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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Establish requirements for image capture
  2. Plan and set up the shoot
  3. Capture and reproduce the required image
  4. Keep records and deliver images

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Scientific imaging techniques

Scientific imaging techniques include one or more of:

photographic (digital, transparencies and prints)

video

other non-visible light sources, such as ultraviolet (UV) light, fluorescence and phosphorescence

direct transformation from images to data, such as reading of DNA sequencing gels

X-ray and auto-radiations

micrographs and electron micrographs

Scientific subjects

Scientific subjects include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

building sites, environmental survey and monitoring sites

accident or incident sites and injuries

forensic evidence

biological specimens

histological sections

live animals

chromatography gels

Purpose of the image

Purpose of the image includes, but is not limited to, one or more of:

publication as a thesis

presentation on the web

temporal serial recording of changes over time

display as a poster, diorama, print or projection

preview, snapshot or proof of an image for production at a later stage

records of data for inclusion in databases

use in forensic investigation or court proceedings

Ethical and legal work practices

Ethical and legal work practices include one or more of :

industry codes of practice, contracts, permits, intellectual property (IP), crediting, plagiarism and copyright

moral rights, model release, etiquette, decorum and sensitivity towards the subject, and confidentiality

Production of images

Production of images includes one or more of:

sending images for processing

processing the images

use of commercial software

Storage of records

Storage of records includes one or more of:

the brief, technical specifications and images

file management (back-ups, data retrieval and storage)

paper-based, electronic or digital

Safety procedures

Safety procedures include, but are not limited to, one or more of:

recognising and observing hazard warnings and safety signs

use of personal protective equipment (PPE), such as hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, safety glasses, goggles, face guards, coveralls, gowns, body suits, respirators and safety boots

following required containment procedures through the use of appropriate equipment, such as biohazard containers, laminar flow cabinets, Class I, II and III biohazard cabinets and Class PCII, PCIII, and PCIV physical containment facilities

use of material safety data sheets (MSDS)

handling and storage of all hazardous materials and equipment in accordance with labelling, MSDS and manufacturer instructions

following established manual handling procedures

Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental management requirements

WHS and environmental management requirements include:

· complying with WHS and environmental management requirements at all times, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation. These requirements must not be compromised at any time

· applying standard precautions relating to the potentially hazardous nature of samples

· accessing and applying current industry understanding of infection control issued by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and State and Territory Departments of Health, where relevant

Performance Evidence

Evidence of competence in this unit must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include demonstration of:

capturing and delivering accurate and reproducible images of at least five (5) scientific subjects using a scientific approach and workplace procedures/protocols to ensure the integrity of the images

creating and interpreting a brief

selecting and applying an imaging technique that best meets the specifications and purpose of the job

planning the job, including:

type of equipment, image and media used

site and conditions

preparation and positioning of the subject

technical requirements

back-up method

specifications of final product

using a back-up system of image capture when shooting images

producing consistent high quality, cost effective outcomes for clients

keeping accurate records that allow future replication of images

working safely and in an ethical manner consistent with legislation, regulations and codes of practice.

Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge of:

workplace policies and procedures for capturing and managing scientific images

repercussions of manipulation of images and differences between adjustment and manipulation

scientific approach and protocols to ensure integrity of images

veracity of different types of storage media

relevant copyright, moral rights and intellectual property (IP) issues and legislation

relevant hazards, work health and safety (WHS) and environment requirements.