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

CUFPOS405A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Restore moving images

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUFPOS405A - Restore moving images
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to restore moving images that have originated from film and video material.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application The skills and knowledge described in this unit apply to operators involved predominantly in the restoration of moving image material transferred to digital, digital intermediate workflows and video-based material. Generally, these operators work in production houses specialising in film to digital transfers, film archive organisations, or motion picture film laboratories.In most circumstances, operators at this level work under the supervision of a senior operator.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Media and entertainment production - post-production
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: Clarify work requirements
  • With reference to documentation, identify the type and format of image data received, the level of restoration required, and the required output format
  • In consultation with relevant personnel, identify deadlines for production of completed restoration and ensure work is planned to meet production requirements
       
Element: Power on and calibrate equipment
  • Power on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures
  • Log in to the system and activate restoration equipment
  • Calibrate equipment, e.g. monitor for colour consistency and render nodes for access times
  • Undertake regular equipment checks according to enterprise procedures
       
Element: Operate restoration system
  • Transfer image data from received external media to restoration equipment
  • Import image data onto restoration equipment
  • Apply restoration tools to image data depending on the level of restoration required and the parameters of the tools
  • Assess the resultant image against the original for quality and artefacts, according to the level of restoration required
  • Export image data in the required format according to intended use
       
Element: Complete work operations
  • Send sample image data to client for comment, respond appropriately to feedback and receive final go-ahead
  • Complete documentation and assign metadata as required
  • Archive image data onto appropriate media according to enterprise procedures
  • Transfer completed image data from restoration equipment to external media
  • Transfer or deliver final image data to client
  • Review restoration process and note areas for future improvement
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

restoration of moving images that demonstrates an ability to:

use moving image restoration equipment appropriately

judge image quality for artefacts, stability, and frame rate

connect and use a range of external media

understand and use image data

correctly interpret production schedules/instructions

work to deadlines

a collaborative approach to work

attention to detail.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to appropriate moving image restoration hardware, software and tools

access to suitable image data to restore

access to variety of external media types

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with a review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

direct observation of performance during a series of practical demonstrations using restoration equipment

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer

CUFPOS403A Colour grade moving images.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to:

interpret and clarify restoration requirements

liaise with relevant personnel, e.g. technicians, editors, archivists and external clients

work collaboratively in a production team environment

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

technical skills sufficient to:

use a range of moving image restoration tools and software applications

assess images for quality and artefacts

computer skills sufficient to:

effectively use a mouse and keyboard

open and manipulate files using standard naming conventions

connect external media, e.g. USB, firewire and network drives

transfer image data to external media

calibrate a colour monitor

defragment a hard drive

open and close software applications

receive and send emails

implement image data storage options

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to:

read and interpret restoration documentation and restoration system help files

apply and record time codes and timings

read and interpret calibration look-up tables

complete workplace documentation

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor equipment set-up problems

Required knowledge

industry knowledge:

roles and responsibilities of project team members, e.g. post-production personnel, laboratory technicians, archivists, telecine and video operators

well-developed understanding of current image data formats and their application in post-production

computer terminology and how it applies to restoration equipment

colour space and how it is utilised in image restoration

application of current image restoration tools, their performance level, and the contexts in which they should be applied

issues and challenges that arise in the context of restoring moving images

OHS requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on close-up work on computers

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Documentation may include:

email

online help

paper-based manuals/instructions

work orders

verbal discussions.

Image data formats may include:

digital cinema

still image

video

web streaming.

Relevant personnel may include:

archival staff

clients

editors

laboratory personnel

producer

production management personnel

supervisor

telecine operators

video operators.

Equipment may include:

computer and video monitors

network connections

raid towers and mass storage devices

render farms

restoration software

room lighting

workstations, e.g.:

MS Windows

Mac

Linux-based

other image software, e.g. Photoshop.

External media may include:

CD/DVD

digital linear tape (DLT)

email

network drives

USB/firewire flash memory

USB/firewire hard drive.

Restoration tools may include:

de-flicker

de-interlace

de-shake

dust

frame interpolation

line scratch

noise

replace

sharpen

stabilisation

time stretch.

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
With reference to documentation, identify the type and format of image data received, the level of restoration required, and the required output format 
In consultation with relevant personnel, identify deadlines for production of completed restoration and ensure work is planned to meet production requirements 
Power on equipment according to manufacturer specifications and enterprise procedures 
Log in to the system and activate restoration equipment 
Calibrate equipment, e.g. monitor for colour consistency and render nodes for access times 
Undertake regular equipment checks according to enterprise procedures 
Transfer image data from received external media to restoration equipment 
Import image data onto restoration equipment 
Apply restoration tools to image data depending on the level of restoration required and the parameters of the tools 
Assess the resultant image against the original for quality and artefacts, according to the level of restoration required 
Export image data in the required format according to intended use 
Send sample image data to client for comment, respond appropriately to feedback and receive final go-ahead 
Complete documentation and assign metadata as required 
Archive image data onto appropriate media according to enterprise procedures 
Transfer completed image data from restoration equipment to external media 
Transfer or deliver final image data to client 
Review restoration process and note areas for future improvement 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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