Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUACAM403 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install camera supports

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUACAM403 - Install camera supports
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, erect and install mounts for cameras for a range of screen productions. It applies to individuals who work from camera plans provided by technical producers. For productions such as live broadcasts of sporting or entertainment events, they can be responsible for laying dolly tracks and erecting towers and platforms from which cameras are operated by remote control.A scaffolder’s licence is required for the erection of camera towers and platforms.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

professional equipment used to install camera supports

productions that require installation of camera supports

WHS guidelines relevant to installing camera supports.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan camera support installation
  • Refer to camera plans and confirm equipment and support requirements for production
  • Assess risks and work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports
  • Develop strategies to minimise risk and address WHS issues and incorporate these strategies into the planning process
  • Identify aspects of camera plans that may require modification and negotiate changes to camera plans with relevant production staff
  • Recommend alternative camera mounts where risk or cost of mount outweighs value of required shots
  • Purchase supplies and equipment within budget constraints
  • Check equipment is operational and organise repair of faults as required
  • Confirm availability of equipment and supports for installation on location, according to production schedules
  • Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements
       
Element: Erect camera platforms and towers
  • Construct platforms and towers that are level, secure, on solid ground and capable of holding the required maximum load
  • Secure equipment fastenings and personnel harnesses
  • Check operational and electrical equipment meet WHS guidelines
  • Review final structures and confirm they are safe
       
Element: Prepare cranes for cameras
  • Confirm camera cranes are in safe working order before work commences
  • Confirm the maximum safe working load of cranes before camera mounting commences
  • Display signage on cranes to indicate their safe working load
  • Fix snap plates or hothead mounts according to manufacturer’s specifications
       
Element: Attach and secure cameras
  • Attach cameras to mounts so they are secure, level and steady
  • Attach appropriate camera mounts to supports or directly to moving object or vehicle being used to capture shots
  • Check power supply is appropriate and run power cables from source to cameras and remote-control consoles and monitors
  • Confirm camera operators are able to operate equipment without being a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public
  • Secure cameras and cabling safely to avoid damage and exposure to the elements when unattended
       
Element: Disassemble tracks, platforms and towers
  • Use safe manual handling techniques to break down and carry equipment
  • Clean and pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport
  • Report and document equipment that requires repairs or maintenance according to enterprise procedures
  • Leave worksite in original or improved condition
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan camera support installation

1.1 Refer to camera plans and confirm equipment and support requirements for production

1.2 Assess risks and work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports

1.3 Develop strategies to minimise risk and address WHS issues and incorporate these strategies into the planning process

1.4 Identify aspects of camera plans that may require modification and negotiate changes to camera plans with relevant production staff

1.5 Recommend alternative camera mounts where risk or cost of mount outweighs value of required shots

1.6 Purchase supplies and equipment within budget constraints

1.7 Check equipment is operational and organise repair of faults as required

1.8 Confirm availability of equipment and supports for installation on location, according to production schedules

1.9 Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements

2. Erect camera platforms and towers

2.1 Construct platforms and towers that are level, secure, on solid ground and capable of holding the required maximum load

2.2 Secure equipment fastenings and personnel harnesses

2.3 Check operational and electrical equipment meet WHS guidelines

2.4 Review final structures and confirm they are safe

3. Prepare cranes for cameras

3.1 Confirm camera cranes are in safe working order before work commences

3.2 Confirm the maximum safe working load of cranes before camera mounting commences

3.3 Display signage on cranes to indicate their safe working load

3.4 Fix snap plates or hothead mounts according to manufacturer’s specifications

4. Attach and secure cameras

4.1 Attach cameras to mounts so they are secure, level and steady

4.2 Attach appropriate camera mounts to supports or directly to moving object or vehicle being used to capture shots

4.3 Check power supply is appropriate and run power cables from source to cameras and remote-control consoles and monitors

4.4 Confirm camera operators are able to operate equipment without being a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public

4.5 Secure cameras and cabling safely to avoid damage and exposure to the elements when unattended

5. Disassemble tracks, platforms and towers

5.1 Use safe manual handling techniques to break down and carry equipment

5.2 Clean and pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport

5.3 Report and document equipment that requires repairs or maintenance according to enterprise procedures

5.4 Leave worksite in original or improved condition

Evidence of the ability to:

plan safe installation of camera supports to meet production requirements

undertake pre-shoot checks of equipment and supplies

erect safe camera towers and platforms and attach camera mounts in line with production requirements

construct a variety of rigs for moving and static objects safely

deconstruct and remove camera supports at conclusion of shoots safely

apply work health and safety (WHS) guidelines when working with electrical equipment, camera cranes and supports.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline roles and responsibilities of production and crew members involved in installing camera supports

identify typical problems that arise in the context of installing camera supports for film and television shoots, and briefly describe solutions

describe features of support equipment used to mount a range of cameras

explain basic techniques for harnessing, rigging and fastening when mounting cameras on supports

describe WHS regulations and requirements that apply to installing camera supports.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan camera support installation

1.1 Refer to camera plans and confirm equipment and support requirements for production

1.2 Assess risks and work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports

1.3 Develop strategies to minimise risk and address WHS issues and incorporate these strategies into the planning process

1.4 Identify aspects of camera plans that may require modification and negotiate changes to camera plans with relevant production staff

1.5 Recommend alternative camera mounts where risk or cost of mount outweighs value of required shots

1.6 Purchase supplies and equipment within budget constraints

1.7 Check equipment is operational and organise repair of faults as required

1.8 Confirm availability of equipment and supports for installation on location, according to production schedules

1.9 Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements

2. Erect camera platforms and towers

2.1 Construct platforms and towers that are level, secure, on solid ground and capable of holding the required maximum load

2.2 Secure equipment fastenings and personnel harnesses

2.3 Check operational and electrical equipment meet WHS guidelines

2.4 Review final structures and confirm they are safe

3. Prepare cranes for cameras

3.1 Confirm camera cranes are in safe working order before work commences

3.2 Confirm the maximum safe working load of cranes before camera mounting commences

3.3 Display signage on cranes to indicate their safe working load

3.4 Fix snap plates or hothead mounts according to manufacturer’s specifications

4. Attach and secure cameras

4.1 Attach cameras to mounts so they are secure, level and steady

4.2 Attach appropriate camera mounts to supports or directly to moving object or vehicle being used to capture shots

4.3 Check power supply is appropriate and run power cables from source to cameras and remote-control consoles and monitors

4.4 Confirm camera operators are able to operate equipment without being a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public

4.5 Secure cameras and cabling safely to avoid damage and exposure to the elements when unattended

5. Disassemble tracks, platforms and towers

5.1 Use safe manual handling techniques to break down and carry equipment

5.2 Clean and pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport

5.3 Report and document equipment that requires repairs or maintenance according to enterprise procedures

5.4 Leave worksite in original or improved condition

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Refer to camera plans and confirm equipment and support requirements for production 
Assess risks and work health and safety (WHS) issues associated with installing camera supports and operating cameras from supports 
Develop strategies to minimise risk and address WHS issues and incorporate these strategies into the planning process 
Identify aspects of camera plans that may require modification and negotiate changes to camera plans with relevant production staff 
Recommend alternative camera mounts where risk or cost of mount outweighs value of required shots 
Purchase supplies and equipment within budget constraints 
Check equipment is operational and organise repair of faults as required 
Confirm availability of equipment and supports for installation on location, according to production schedules 
Complete documentation according to enterprise requirements 
Construct platforms and towers that are level, secure, on solid ground and capable of holding the required maximum load 
Secure equipment fastenings and personnel harnesses 
Check operational and electrical equipment meet WHS guidelines 
Review final structures and confirm they are safe 
Confirm camera cranes are in safe working order before work commences 
Confirm the maximum safe working load of cranes before camera mounting commences 
Display signage on cranes to indicate their safe working load 
Fix snap plates or hothead mounts according to manufacturer’s specifications 
Attach cameras to mounts so they are secure, level and steady 
Attach appropriate camera mounts to supports or directly to moving object or vehicle being used to capture shots 
Check power supply is appropriate and run power cables from source to cameras and remote-control consoles and monitors 
Confirm camera operators are able to operate equipment without being a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public 
Secure cameras and cabling safely to avoid damage and exposure to the elements when unattended 
Use safe manual handling techniques to break down and carry equipment 
Clean and pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport 
Report and document equipment that requires repairs or maintenance according to enterprise procedures 
Leave worksite in original or improved condition 

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