Required skills

communication skills sufficient to interpret and provide information to others about

plans for safe construction of camera of mounts and structures

safe working load requirements

safe height construction

technical skills sufficient to

erect support equipment eg scaffolding boltsclamps joiners

repair and maintain camera support equipment

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates

selfmanagement and teamwork skills sufficient to

work to deadlines

coordinate other team members as required

respond quickly to changes in production requirements

follow workplace documentation eg codes of practice and operating procedures

literacy skills sufficient to interpret written instructions eg camera plans construction briefs

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of production team members

broadcastfilm language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of installing camera supports for filmtelevisionshoots

features of a range of support equipment for a range of camera types

basic techniques of harnessing rigging and fastening including the use of ropes lashings carabiners harnesses knots and fixings

OHS regulations and requirements as they relate to

statutory and legal requirements for construction of scaffolding

procedures for use of electrical equipment and construction of scaffolding

duty of care to colleagues and the general public

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to plan the safe installation of camera supports to meet production requirements

strong teamwork capacities including the ability to work under direction and to supervise others

safe construction of a variety of rigs for moving and static objects on more than one occasion

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to professional equipment based on items listed in the range statement

opportunities to work on productions that require the installation of camera supports

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

inspection of camera supports installed by the candidate to determine whether safe work practices have been followed

observation of the candidate installing camera supports on location

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFCAMA Rig camera infrastructure

CUFCAM302A Rig camera infrastructure.

Equipment and supports may include:

Shoots may include:

Production staff may include:

Productions may include:

Locations may include:

Documentation may include:

Fastenings may include:

Camera cranes may include:

Moving objects or vehicles used to capture shots may include: