Elements and Performance Criteria
- Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the photoimaging industry.
- industry structure, different sectors and the products and services available
- major industry bodies
- relationship between photoimaging and allied industries
- economic and social significance of the industry.
- Source and apply knowledge on industry employment obligations and opportunities.
- career opportunities
- roles, responsibilities and employment rights of contracted workers
- unions and employer bodies
- professional associations
- industrial relations issues.
- Seek information on new technology.
- advances in technology and equipment
- likely effects of new technology on current work practices and the structure of the industry
- ways of upgrading skills to allow for the use of new technology
- sources of technical advice and support.
- Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge.
- Seek information on ethical and legal work practices.
- legal requirements
- permits
- contracts
- copyright
- moral rights
- industry codes of practice.
- Seek information on operating a business.