Required skills

communication skills toshare information with colleagues

literacy skills sufficient to completing a projection report

problem solving skills in the context of monitoring and adjusting processes during screening

safe and proficient use of projection equipment

Required knowledge

operational knowledge of the projector and other film projection equipment

aperture plates and lens functions

correct focus and sound balance

methods of evaluating correct functioning of automation or manual operation

appropriate and safe projection room operational conditions

hazards associated with projection equipment handling and storage of film

correct and precise technical language associated with cinema projection particularly in relation to screening

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

ability to set and maintain all projection technical aspects including screening ratio focus volume and frame alignment throughout the screening

ability to react to any problems as they arise and make necessary adjustments to ensure the smooth screening of the film

safe handling of film and maintenance of safe projection room conditions

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills within a fully equipped projection room

screening of film programs on multiple occasions to ensure that skills can be consistently demonstrated ideally as a component of integrated projection room work activity

screening of a variety of film gauges and reel lengths using different projector types to ensure that skills can be adapted to different equipment contexts

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of screening tasks conducted by the candidate

project activities that allow completion and reporting on a variety of film screening activities

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of typical projection room equipment possible problems and remedies projection room operational conditions and safety issues

review of projection reports prepared by the candidate

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthe job performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

an assembled film program

standard industrycurrent film projectors and other projection equipment

the projection room of a venue where films are to be screened

standard industrycurrent cleaning materials

typical industry projection reports

Screening may involve:

Film reels may include:

Projectors may include:

Film gauge may include:

Automation may include:

Other projection equipment may include:

Cleaning of projection equipment may include:

Appropriate projection room storage conditions must prevent:

Projection room conditions must ensure: