Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Work environment may be:
darkroom equipped with:
appropriate lighting and plumbing
enlargers
film processing and developing requirements
safely installed and managed electrical cabling
digital work area equipped with:
computer
printer
safely installed and managed electrical cabling
scanner
storage for software.
Equipment may include:
analog camera
computer
digital camera
discs and digital media storage cards
enlargers
film and flatbed scanners
imaging applications
monitor
output devices
relevant wet darkroom equipment
timers.
Materials may include:
a range of film types for:
black and white photography
colour photography
colour transparencies
a range of light-sensitive papers
chemicals for wet darkroom film processing and developing
storage folders.
Folders for storage may include:
desktop folders
electronic media transfer and storage devices:
CDs
DVDs
memory cards
negative sleeves/enclosures.
Ways to document work progress may involve:
diagrams
folder of data sheets with notes
recording procedures
visual diary.
Source images may include:
files created from scanned images
files from digital cameras
film negatives
gelatine silver-based films from camera exposures
prints or other subjects (flatbed scanned).
Techniques applied may relate to:
ease of realisation
elements and principles of design
personal affinity with techniques
relationship of the work to traditions of photographic practice.
Enhancement techniques may involve:
burning
contrast
density
digital adjusting of levels or curves
digital correction of colour correction
dodging
spotting and basic retouching
using digital toolbox functions
using photo relevant menu.

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
Evidence of the ability to:
produce multiple proof sheets, work prints and digital files that demonstrate the application of selected techniques consistent with concept or brief.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
materials, resources and equipment needed to safely process, and enhance analog or digital photo images.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate’s skills in using equipment and materials required for the production of proof sheets, work prints and digital files
evaluation of proof sheets, work prints and digital files produced by the candidate
discussion and questioning about the candidate’s intention and the work outcome
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) 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
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVDIG301A Produce digital images.