• CUEAUD02C - Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems

CUEAUD02C
Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret vision system plans, install equipment and conduct pre-production/event checks in accordance with the plans. The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' fulfils this requirement.

Application

Vision system technicians who operate equipment in a range of live production or event environments require these skills.

This unit also has strong linkages to the following units, and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, e.g.:

CUEAUD03C Operate vision systems.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify requirements and prepare vision systems

1.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and interpret the vision system plan to determine and confirm the vision system requirements

1.2. Identify rigging, cabling and power requirements and calculate accurately in accordance with the vision system plan

1.3. Select, assemble and test equipment and accessories and consumables to ensure that they are working and prepared for installation

1.4. Recognise faults and take appropriate remedial action

1.5. Pre-rig all relevant vision system equipment as required by the vision system plan and in accordance with licencing regulations

1.6. Prepare, roll, test and service extension leads, looms and cables in accordance with design specifications, enterprise and legislative requirements

1.7. Construct or devise effects and masking as required

1.8. Establish contingency plans in the event of equipment malfunction and prepare back-up equipment

2. Install vision systems

2.1. Determine the positioning of all vision systems and the necessary support requirements

2.2. Install supports or check that any rigging and mounts have been installed in the appropriate position

2.3. Use safe lifting and handling techniques to install all vision systems, primary and back-up, according to the requirements of the plan

2.4. Lay and secure power and other cables to avoid damage and hazardous situations

3. Test and modify vision systems

3.1. Patch and test all equipment and accessories to ensure operational efficiency and working order

3.2. Check all equipment in conjunction with other technical operations as required

3.3. Identify any problems and modify the installation or technical elements of the equipment in consultation with relevant personnel

3.4. Complete any documentation according to enterprise procedures and provide copies to relevant personnel as required

Required Skills

Required skills

reading and interpreting documentation and plans

calculating power loads, lengths and areas and other mathematical requirements

key operational features of different types of vision systems

Required knowledge

the capacities and limitations of various type of projectors and other elements used in vision systems

general understanding of other technical elements of the production/event such as staging, lighting and sound elements to be used in conjunction with vision systems

general knowledge of rigging procedures, including licencing requirements and restrictions

relevant organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements, including those related to safe manual handling techniques and working at heights

Evidence Required

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

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

technical knowledge of the operating functions of a range of audiovisual equipment

correct interpretation of vision system plans

knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, procedures and regulations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for:

the installation and testing of a variety of vision systems, including sound, lighting and projection equipment

completion of installation and testing tasks within typical workplace time constraints

installation and testing of equipment according to more than one plan to ensure that skills can be adapted to different contexts and vision system requirements

use of industry-current equipment.

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:

direct observation of installation and testing tasks conducted by the candidate

project or role play activities which allow the candidate to demonstrate skills in interpreting plans and choosing correct equipment

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of typical vision systems

written or oral questioning to test knowledge of occupational health and safety issues and regulations

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the job performance by the candidate.

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. 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).

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to:

vision system plans

a range of standard industry-current vision systems

a venue where vision systems can be installed and tested.


Range Statement

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.

Relevant personnel may include:

client

designer

director

editors

graphic artists

head of department

lighting and staging crew

photographers

production manager

sound engineers

stage manager

supervisor

technical director

other specialist/technical staff

Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including:

attractions and theme parks

clubs

events

festivals

hotels

live theatre, front or back of house

meeting and conference facilities

outdoor venues

shopping centres

showgrounds

Testing may include ensuring that:

all equipment is patched correctly

all operational functions are working correctly

correct accessories are fitted

vision system, lighting, sound, and staging elements can function sympathetically

Accessories may include:

chains and other rigging

curtaining

flats

masking

mounting brackets

rostrum

screens

stands

trolleys

truss

other staging effects

Consumables may include:

batteries

cables

CDs

computer discs

connectors

DVDs

filters

gels

globes

lenses

screens

Vision system equipment may include:

amplifiers and PA systems

cable or infra-red controllers

communications systems (talkback)

computerised operating console

computers

connectors

lighting control or computers

lighting fixtures

microphones (cabled and wireless)

monitors

projection equipment, including:

35mm slides

data grade projectors

film of any gauge

overhead projectors

surtitles

video projectors

recording and playback devices for audio and images

show relay

speakers

televisions

two-way communication sets

video players

video, digital and still cameras


Sectors

Unit sector


Competency Field

Media and entertainment production - vision systems


Co-Requisites

It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:

CUEAUD06B

Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.