Unit of competency Outline
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Rig camera infrastructure
Rig camera infrastructure
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCAM302A
CUFCAM302A
State Code
D1087
D1087
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/10/2008
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
31/10/2008
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install camera infrastructure for a television production.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for cable rigs
- 1. Confirm cabling requirements for shoots with relevant production staff and select appropriate camera cables
- 2. Repair minor cable faults or defects according to safety requirements and manufacturer instructions
- 3. Refer complex repairs to technical specialists according to enterprise procedures
- 4. Complete documentation, according to enterprise requirements
- 5. Ensure that camera cables are operational and available on time at the correct location
Rig camera cables
- 6. Check that power source is appropriate and available
- 7. Use the camera plan and other available cabling information to confirm cable points and cable runs
- 8. Establish cable points, runs and lengths to meet anticipated camera movements and minimise cable cross-overs
- 9. Lay out excess cable to avoid knotting or twisting during use
- 10. Run power cables from power source to cameras and other relevant equipment
- 11. Secure cables to avoid strain on plugs and sockets
- 12. Ensure that cable routing and patching to camera control units, cable slinging and cable ramping is completed according to camera plans and completed in a safe manner
- 13. Check that camera cables are run from correct outlet points to cameras and do not impede the movement of cameras involved in productions
- 14. Ensure that installed camera cables are not a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public
Lay tracks for dolly mounts
- 15. Position tracks according to production requirements and confirm final positioning with relevant production staff
- 16. Lay tracks safely, taking account of ground conditions and according to site safety plans
- 17. Ensure that tracks are placed without risk to production staff involved in shoots and that they are smooth, level and secure throughout the route
- 18. Ensure that tracks do not intrude on proposed shots and allow free movement of camera equipment and staff
- 19. Secure dolly to track and check fastenings
Disassemble camera cables and dolly tracks
- 20. Break down cabling and ensure that cables are coiled or wound onto drums to avoid strains or damage
- 21. Break down and carry track equipment, employing safe lifting techniques
- 22. Report damage to equipment to relevant production staff and complete required documentation
- 23. Clean and safely pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
- 24. Leave worksites in original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Shoots may include:
digital
film
multi-camera
single-camera.
Relevant production staff may include:
camera operator
director
director of photography
floor manager
gaffer
grip
head of department
lighting personnel
other specialist staff
other technical staff
safety officer
supervisor
technical director.
Camera cables may include:
auxiliary cables
camera cables
power cables.
Documentation may include:
camera plan
fault reports
production schedules
rig plans
stock orders
stock reports.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
outside broadcasts
studio.
Power sources may include:
battery power
generator
mains power.
Camera movements may include:
crab
dolly
pan
static
tilt
track in/out.
Equipment may include:
cameras
monitors
power supply
video assists.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
EFP (electronic field production)
ENG (electronic news gathering)
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
music video
short films
television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.
Ground conditions may include:
broken
dry
firm
level
sloping
soft
studio flooring
undulating
wet.
Fastenings may include:
bolts
carabiners harnesses
clamps
fixings
joiners
knots
lashings
ropes.
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.
Shoots may include:
digital
film
multi-camera
single-camera.
Relevant production staff may include:
camera operator
director
director of photography
floor manager
gaffer
grip
head of department
lighting personnel
other specialist staff
other technical staff
safety officer
supervisor
technical director.
Camera cables may include:
auxiliary cables
camera cables
power cables.
Documentation may include:
camera plan
fault reports
production schedules
rig plans
stock orders
stock reports.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
interior
night
outside broadcasts
studio.
Power sources may include:
battery power
generator
mains power.
Camera movements may include:
crab
dolly
pan
static
tilt
track in/out.
Equipment may include:
cameras
monitors
power supply
video assists.
Productions may include:
animated productions
commercials
documentaries
EFP (electronic field production)
ENG (electronic news gathering)
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
music video
short films
television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.
Ground conditions may include:
broken
dry
firm
level
sloping
soft
studio flooring
undulating
wet.
Fastenings may include:
bolts
carabiners harnesses
clamps
fixings
joiners
knots
lashings
ropes.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 following is essential:
correct rigging of cables according to a camera plan in a variety of production contexts
safe construction and laying of dolly tracks
safe work practices
cooperative attitude in a team environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a real or simulated workplace environment that reproduces all the elements of a television production
access to video cables and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate laying cables and setting up dolly tracks on location to determine if correct procedures have been followed
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions
MEM18001C Use hand tools.
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 following is essential:
correct rigging of cables according to a camera plan in a variety of production contexts
safe construction and laying of dolly tracks
safe work practices
cooperative attitude in a team environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a real or simulated workplace environment that reproduces all the elements of a television production
access to video cables and equipment as listed in the range statement
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of the candidate laying cables and setting up dolly tracks on location to determine if correct procedures have been followed
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions
MEM18001C Use hand tools.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ76 | CUACAM302 | Rig camera infrastructure | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D192 | CUF30107 | Certificate III in Media | Qualification |