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Install camera supports

Install camera supports

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACAM403
State Code
AWJ71
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1090 CUFCAM403A Plan and implement installation of camera supports Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODD87 CUACAM413 Install camera supports Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZL2 CUA41015 Certificate IV in Broadcast Technology Qualification
AZK7 CUA41215 Certificate IV in Screen and Media Qualification