Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver DEFGEN021, 'Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Take photographs suitable for publication within Defence' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare to take a photograph

1.1 Identify potential need, type and context of photographs to accompany a story.

1.2 Check photographic equipment for serviceability.

1.3 Rectify and report any equipment faults to appropriate personnel, or obtain replacement equipment, or take an alternative approach.

1.4 Assess and determine most appropriate way to get the photograph.

1.5 Seek permission to take the photograph from relevant Defence personnel.

1.6 Explain context of the proposed photograph to the subject to gain willing cooperation and permission.

1.7 Identify and factor operational, security, safety and other considerations affecting taking photographs into planning.

1.8 Detail and record captions.

2. Take a photograph

2.1 Prepare photographic equipment and select correct technical settings.

2.2 Brief subjects on proceedings.

2.3 Set up photographic sequence, compose and take the photograph.

2.4 Produce photographs of a high quality illustrating stories and suitable for commercial reproduction.

3. Arrange for processing of photographs

3.1 Retrieve images.

3.2 Make arrangements for photographs to be developed, scanned or otherwise made ready for publication.

4. Transmit photographs

4.1 Select most suitable means for transmitting photographs.

4.2 Forward photographs for publication.

4.3 Maintain record of transmission.


Qualifications and Skillsets

DEFGEN021 appears in the following qualifications:

  • DEF40417 - Certificate IV in Defence Reporting