Elements and Performance Criteria

Vision systems used will be determined by the equipment used within an organisation but may include:
projection equipment, including overhead projectors, 35mm slides, surtitles, film of any gauge, video projectors, data grade projectors
computers
televisions
monitors
video players
amplifiers and PA systems
speakers
communications systems (talkback)
show relay
cable or infra-red controllers
lighting control or computers
recording and playback devices for audio and images
video, digital and still cameras
connectors
computerised operating console
lighting fixtures
microphones (cabled and wireless)
two-way communication sets

Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including:
live theatre, front or back of house
meeting and conference facilities
outdoor venues
festivals
events
shopping centres
hotels
clubs
attractions and theme parks
showgrounds

Accessories may include:
screens
truss
rostrum
curtaining
flats
masking
trolleys
stands
mounting brackets
chains and other rigging
other staging effects

Consumables may include:
globes
batteries
gels
filters
screens
lenses
connectors
cables
CDs
DVDs
computer discs

Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
head of department
designer
director
stage manager
technical director
production manager
other specialist staff
client
editors
graphic artists
photographers
sound engineers
lighting and staging crew
other technical support staff

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

Underpinning knowledge and skills

Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills:

key operational features of different types of vision systems
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
reading and interpreting documentation and plans
calculating power loads, lengths and areas and other mathematical requirements
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

Linkages to other units

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

CUEAUD06A Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities

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

CUEAUD03B Operate vision systems

Critical aspects of evidence

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

Method and context of 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

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 (eg 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).

Resource requirements

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

Communicating ideas and information
Interpreting audiovisual plans (2)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Completing documentation (1)

Planning and organising activities
Selecting and organising equipment (2)

Working with others and in teams
Liaising with other technicians (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Calculating measurements (1)

Solving problems
Testing equipment and making adjustments (2)

Using technology
Using vision systems equipment (1)