Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 6:10 AM AWST
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Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge
Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge
Unit of competency
National Code
CUVPHI01B
CUVPHI01B
State Code
D1721
D1721
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/09/2008
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
18/09/2008
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, apply and update a general knowledge of the photoimaging industry, including industry structure and operation, employment obligations and the impact of new technology. This knowledge underpins effective performance in all work roles within the photoimaging industry. In-depth knowledge is not required.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Source and apply information on the structure and operation of the photoimaging industry.
- 1.1 Correctly identify and access sources of information on the photoimaging industry, including information relating to:industry structure, different sectors and the products and services availablemajor industry bodies relationship between photoimaging and allied industrieseconomic and social significance of the industry.1.2 Use knowledge of the photoimaging industry appropriately to enhance the quality of work performance.
2 Source and apply knowledge on industry employment obligations and opportunities.
- 2.1 Obtain information to assist in effective work performance in the photoimaging industry, including information on:career opportunitiesroles, responsibilities and employment rights of contracted workersunions and employer bodiesprofessional associationsindustrial relations issues.2.2 Apply knowledge of industry employment obligations and opportunities appropriately within day-to-day work activities.
3 Seek information on new technology.
- 3.1 Correctly identify sources of information on new technology.3.2 Obtain relevant information to assist effective work performance, including information on:advances in technology and equipmentlikely effects of new technology on current work practices and the structure of the industryways of upgrading skills to allow for the use of new technologysources of technical advice and support.3.3 Correctly apply information on technological advances in day-to-day work activities.
4 Seek opportunities to update industry knowledge.
- 4.1 Identify and use a range of opportunities to update knowledge of the photoimaging industry and monitor current issues of concern to the industry.4.2 Share updated knowledge with colleagues and peer group as appropriate, and incorporate into day-to-day work activities.
5 Seek information on ethical and legal work practices.
- 5.1 Correctly identify sources of information on ethical and legal work practices.5.2 Obtain relevant information on:legal requirementspermitscontractscopyrightmoral rightsindustry codes of practice.
- 5.3 Correctly apply information on ethical and legal work practice in day-to-day work activities.
6 Seek information on operating a business.
- 6.1 Correctly identify sources of information on business practices for photoimaging.6.2 Obtain relevant information on business practices and incorporate into work activities.6.3 Share knowledge with colleagues and peer group as appropriate.
discussions with industry practitioners and colleagues
exhibitions/events
industry associations and organisations
industry journals
Internet
media
personal observations and experience (may be industry placement)
policy and procedures manuals
reference manuals
retail and wholesale suppliers of goods and services
seminars/master classes/workshops/symposiums/ conferences/industry functions and other professional development opportunities
unions and other sources of industrial relations information.
The term photoimaging industry covers the supply of services incorporating the production of photographic images made via digital or analogue methods and the use of the images in a range of products. Sectors for
advertising
destination/natural history
editorials
fashion
illustrative work
medical/scientific/technical
photo/social-documentary
photoimaging in a graphics and multimedia context
photoimaging in a visual arts context
press and public relations
retail and wholesale suppliers of goods and services for photoimaging
wedding/portrait.
Other industries with which the
fashion
film, TV, radio, multimedia
journalism
music
public relations
retail
scientific/technical/medical
sport
tourism
visual arts, craft and design.
changing nature of communication in society
changing nature of technology
changing nature of the marketplace
government initiatives
industry contraction and/or expansion
labour issues.
business name registration
financial/taxation issues
insurance requirements.
exhibitions/events
industry associations and organisations
industry journals
Internet
media
personal observations and experience (may be industry placement)
policy and procedures manuals
reference manuals
retail and wholesale suppliers of goods and services
seminars/master classes/workshops/symposiums/ conferences/industry functions and other professional development opportunities
unions and other sources of industrial relations information.
The term photoimaging industry covers the supply of services incorporating the production of photographic images made via digital or analogue methods and the use of the images in a range of products. Sectors for
advertising
destination/natural history
editorials
fashion
illustrative work
medical/scientific/technical
photo/social-documentary
photoimaging in a graphics and multimedia context
photoimaging in a visual arts context
press and public relations
retail and wholesale suppliers of goods and services for photoimaging
wedding/portrait.
Other industries with which the
fashion
film, TV, radio, multimedia
journalism
music
public relations
retail
scientific/technical/medical
sport
tourism
visual arts, craft and design.
changing nature of communication in society
changing nature of technology
changing nature of the marketplace
government initiatives
industry contraction and/or expansion
labour issues.
business name registration
financial/taxation issues
insurance requirements.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
general knowledge of the photoimaging industry as detailed under Underpinning skills and knowledge
understanding of how industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance
knowledge of ways to maintain currency of knowledge.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply industry information to specific contexts and work activities.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include:
case studies to assess application of knowledge to different industry contexts and situations
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the photoimaging industry
review of portfolios of evidence or 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 (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
Assessment of this unit requires access to sources of information on the photoimaging industry.
This unit underpins effective performance in all industry work practices and as such could be assessed and/or trained in conjunction with other operational and technical units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
general knowledge of the photoimaging industry as detailed under Underpinning skills and knowledge
understanding of how industry knowledge can be applied to work activities to maximise effective performance
knowledge of ways to maintain currency of knowledge.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
project or work activities that allow the candidate to access and apply industry information to specific contexts and work activities.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include:
case studies to assess application of knowledge to different industry contexts and situations
oral or written questions to assess knowledge of different aspects of the photoimaging industry
review of portfolios of evidence or 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 (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
Assessment of this unit requires access to sources of information on the photoimaging industry.
This unit underpins effective performance in all industry work practices and as such could be assessed and/or trained in conjunction with other operational and technical units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6523 | CUVPHI01A | Source and apply photoimaging industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7706 | CUVPHI301A | Develop and apply photo imaging industry knowledge | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C621 | CUV40403 | Certificate IV in Photoimaging | Qualification |