Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:42 AM AWST
23/07/2026 4:42 AM AWST
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Provide photographic portrait services
Provide photographic portrait services
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI506
CUAPHI506
State Code
AWH65
AWH65
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce portrait images for personal, family or corporate collections.It applies to individuals who document and produce professional portrait images in key moments, moods and events based around individuals, families and gatherings. People in this role may be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan portrait photo imaging services
- 1.1 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to photographic portraits
- 1.2 Develop studio style for intended target audience
- 1.3 Create work samples representative of studio style for marketing and promotional purposes
- 1.4 Prepare pricing schedule, order forms, terms of trade and contracts
- 1.5 Establish professional practice arrangements including insurances, releases, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements and codes of practice
- 1.6 Promote and market portrait photo imaging services
2. Prepare for shoot
- 2.1 Discuss and confirm with client creative aspects of shoot, product formats and pricing
- 2.2 Assess shoot requirements and take test shots to refine approach
- 2.3 Develop shoot management timelines, prepare equipment and confirm production team support where necessary
- 2.4 Confirm with necessary parties access to locations and subjects
3. Shoot and produce images
- 3.1 Interact with client to capture photo images to agreed style, content and specifications
- 3.2 Generate proof images and seek feedback from client on shoot progress and image selection
- 3.3 Optimise images to agreed client specifications using industry standards
- 3.4 Output optimised images or integrated presentation products to client specifications using agreed service suppliers
- 3.5 Prepare invoice and deliver with completed creative product to client
4. Wrap up and review shoot
- 4.1 Check and reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition
- 4.2 Review client feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
- 4.3 Catalogue and archive optimised images or integrated presentation products according to industry standards
- 4.4 Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
- 4.5 Update work samples of domestic photo imaging services for self-promotion purposes
- 4.6 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7722 | CUVPHI522A | Provide domestic portrait services | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODH70 | CUAPHI536 | Provide photographic portrait services | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZM2 | CUA50915 | Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging | Qualification |