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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Participate in technical and creative run-throughs
  2. Prepare to operate floor electrics
  3. Operate floor electrics
  4. Shut down and disassemble equipment

Required Skills

Required skills

effective communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

work with other technicians and designers in a production environment

interpret lighting plans

interpret equipment and production documentation including backup systems used in conjunction with lighting control

problem solving skills particularly in relation to installation and operation of floor electrics

technical skills sufficient to operate floor electrics in a range of production environments

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

major types of floor electrics equipment and their uses in different production contexts

lighting terminology particularly in relation to the operation of floor electrics

relationship of floor electrics to other lighting and staging effects

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 the testing installation and operation of floor electrics

Evidence Required

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

knowledge of electricity as it relates to floor electrics

applying safe procedures for working with electricity

communicating effectively with colleagues and clients within the range of situations defined for the job role

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

demonstration of skills in operating floor electrics for an actual performance on more than one occasion

demonstration of skills in multiple performance contexts and with different types of floor electrics

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

use of industrystandard equipment

access to a venue with the capacity for floor electrics operation

access to floor electrics equipment

access to cueing and other production documentation from which floor electrics are operated

access to a production on which the candidate can work

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 a performance where the candidate is responsible for the operation of floor electrics

verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features and safety issues

case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidates ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUFLGTA Record and operate standard lighting cues

CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues

CUFLGTA Prepare install and test lighting equipment

CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Performances/productions may include:

animations

documentaries

feature films

interactive media productions

live concerts, e.g. rock concerts, open-air concerts/events

music videos

stage productions, e.g. plays, musicals

television productions.

Relevant personnel may include:

director

director of photography

gaffer

lighting designer

performers/actors

producer

production manager

senior lighting technician

stage manager

supervisor

technical director

other technical/specialist staff.

Consumables may include:

connectors

gaffer tape

gel

globes

lamp stock

PVC tape.

Floor electrics elements may include:

barn doors

cables

connectors

floor pockets

gels

lighting fixtures

lights, e.g. floods

pracs

shutters

special effects lighting, e.g. strip neon, fibre optic.

Documentation may include:

colour lists

cue sheets

emergency and safety procedures

equipment lists

focus notes

lighting plan

manuals

patch sheets

running sheets

scripts.