This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

communicate effectively with ADF personnel when taking photographs

use inservice cameras

identify newsworthy opportunities

take photographs in a range of environments

how to take photos in a field operation without endangering lives

Required Knowledge

photograph newsworthiness

types of photographs publications prefer for particular stories eg left facing right facing vertical or horizontal photographs

technical photographic knowledge eg the effects of light exposure flash and climate on photographs

characteristics and capabilities of inservice cameras

ADF public affairs objectives and the characteristics of Defence public affairs organisations

Defence News Editorial Board guidelines

Australian Journalists Association Code of Ethics

Relevant legislation

Code of Behaviour

Professional Code of Practice

range of operational situations

role and responsibility of photographer

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify and take photographs that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication Reporters must do this in a manner particularly in a field operation that does not place themselves or others in danger

The reporter must at all times demonstrate an awareness of current affairs and Defence issues and conduct themselves in a fair and nonintrusive manner with full regard to privacy defamation and issues such as gender race religion and disability

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and in a range of environments that are both controlled and uncontrolled

Evidence should be gathered using correct technology and processes and again when significant new technology and processes are introduced into service

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an office and under operational conditions or in a simulated environment Simulation should recreate realistic office and operational scenarios in a wide range of situations that may be encountered by the Defence reporter and should cover all of the critical aspects of evidence

Evidence should be provided through the submission of a variety of photographs taken in a range of contexts that are suitable for incorporation within a Defence publication Practical assessment should be supported by targeted questioning to assess underpinning knowledge

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

satellite telephone

email

film cameras

digital cameras and accessories such as lenses normal wideangle telephoto and zoom flashes and filters tripod equipment bag military webbing

Guidance information for assessment

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA Public Safety Training Package

Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Photographs may be used in

Photographic equipment may include

Caption details may include

Transmitting methods may include