Required skills

effective communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

work effectively as a member of a production team

interpret lighting plans

understand use of scale lighting symbols and notation conventions

technical skills sufficient to

operate a lighting desk at a basic level

undertake basic maintenance of lighting components eg replacing bulbs checking condition of cables

numeracy skills sufficient to

count and sort equipment and use numerical features of lighting desks

understand and calculate power loadings amperage

Required knowledge

the general scope and potential of lighting operations within different production contexts eg theatre music corporate film and television

basic understanding of electrical theory eg watts amps kilowatts

roles and responsibilities of lighting technicians in different contexts including career paths

the relationship between lighting operations and other technical and performance areas including audio vision systems and performance

lighting system options in a range of venue types

colour recognition

specialised terminology that applies to lighting operations

general features of lanterns and accessories dimmers and control systems

overview of different types of automated lights and the special requirements of this type of technology including

rigging orientation

powering

requirement for data supply and fixture addressing

overview of appropriate use of standard pumppropelled glycolbased atmospheric smoke effects

requirements for storage of lighting equipment

OHS legislation and enterprise standards in relation to lighting operations eg electrical restrictions

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

completion of lightingrelated tasks according to health and safety procedures

recognition of lighting equipment including key features and purpose

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the completion of a range of preparatory and setup tasks with industrystandardlighting equipment

project or work activities that allow knowledge to be applied to specific production contexts and situations

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

direct observation of the candidate completing lightingrelated tasks

inspection of equipment set up by the candidate to determine whether setup meets production requirements

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUSOHSA Follow occupational Health and safety procedures

CUSOHS301A Follow occupational Health and safety procedures

CUETGEB Handle physical elements safely during bump inbump out

CUETGE15B Handle physical elements safely during bump in/bump out.

Relevant personnel may include:

Lights and lighting equipment may include:

Lighting desk may include:

Dimmers may include:

Patch system may include:

Light beam control accessories may include:

Use of lights may include:

Spares and consumables may include: