Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 1:00 AM AWST

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Produce media photo images

Produce media photo images

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI537
State Code
ODE82
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, produce and review photo images for media services. The unit applies to those who interpret editorial team assignments, work with journalists and liaise with public safety services and the general public. They usually work unsupervised and may also work with journalists and a range of creative personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for media assignment
  • 1.1 Confirm with required personnel specifications of the shoot
  • 1.2 Evaluate intended use, style and theme of media assignment and confirm publication platform with required personnel
  • 1.3 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to similar subject material
2. Prepare for shoot
  • 2.1 Review shoot requirements against assignment objectives
  • 2.2 Establish professional practice arrangements for media photo images
  • 2.3 Investigate and address media codes of practice and work health and safety requirements specific to assignment
  • 2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, liaise with required personnel and prepare equipment
  • 2.5 Arrange access to locations and other subjects with required personnel
3. Shoot and produce images
  • 3.1 Capture images within shoot context safely and ethically, and record necessary detail for captions
  • 3.2 Meet necessary specifications by optimising images and completing caption details
  • 3.3 Output and transmit photo images where required
4. Review shoot
  • 4.1 Review feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
  • 4.2 Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
  • 4.3 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
5. Wrap up shoot
  • 5.1 Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
  • 5.2 Update work samples of media photo images for self-promotional purposes
  • 5.3 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWH64 CUAPHI507 Produce media photo images Unit of competency