Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to follow instructions for a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical charts or diagrams relevant to the use of a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent

Required knowledge

general knowledge of the use of a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety procedures in relation to photoimaging work with a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent

general knowledge about other photographers their work ideas and techniques

general knowledge about the elements and principles of design as applied to the use of a mm SLR cameras or digital equivalent

cleaning and maintenance techniques for the use of a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

use of correct processes and techniques to produce images for specific purposes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills using a mm SLR camera or digital equivalent to capture images for specific purposes

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate using a camera

evaluation of images captured by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of camera techniques and features

discussion andor written report of the nominated techniques applied to selected subject matter

written or verbal reports

review of portfolios of evidence

third party workplace reports of performance by the candidate

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Assessment of this unit requires access to the materials resources and equipment needed to capture images

Safely means in accordance with:

The subject matter may be:

Controls are:

Techniques to capture photographic images may relate to:

Equipment may include:

Process and output may refer to:

Documenting the processes may involve the use of:

Preparing equipment for storage may involve:

Equipment and materials must include: