Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with other production staff eg other spot operators

respond to cues and directions in an effective and efficient manner

interpret and update production documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of changing lighting cues quickly and effectively to accommodate unexpected movements by performers during productions

problem solving skills sufficient to identify and rectify follow spot problems during productions with minimum disruption to work flows

technical skills sufficient to

demonstrate handeye coordination skills

operate follow spots and beam and associated computer programs including how to adjust for colour temperature

selfmanagement skills sufficient to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Required knowledge

features and operations optical and mechanical of the main types of lanterns eg

profile

fresnel

pebbleconvex

flood

moving lanterns

PAR parabolic aluminised reflector lamps

lantern accessories

different types of follow spots and their features including incandescent and discharge units

relationship between follow spot operation and other lighting effects

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

impact of technology on production operations

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of a production

duty of care to colleagues and the general public especially on location

OHS procedures as they relate to installing and operating follow spots

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

application of excellent handeye coordination skills to follow spot operation for productions with extensive movement on stage

knowledge of different techniques for effective follow spot operation

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the operation of a follow spot for an actual production on more than one occasion and for more than one production

involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the process

access to follow spots and accessories as identified in the range statement

access to a production and production venue

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

observation of the candidate operating follow spots during productions

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

CUFLGTA Prepare install and test lighting equipment

CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment

CUFLGTA Record and operate standard lighting cues

CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues.

Follow spots may include:

Accessories may include:

Documentation may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Faults or problems may include: