Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Performances/productions may include:
animations
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
live concerts, e.g. rock concerts, open-air concerts/events
music videos
stage productions, e.g. plays, musicals
television productions.
Relevant personnel may include:
director
director of photography
gaffer
lighting designer
performers/actors
producer
production manager
senior lighting technician
stage manager
supervisor
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Consumables may include:
connectors
gaffer tape
gel
globes
lamp stock
PVC tape.
Floor electrics elements may include:
barn doors
cables
connectors
floor pockets
gels
lighting fixtures
lights, e.g. floods
pracs
shutters
special effects lighting, e.g. strip neon, fibre optic.
Documentation may include:
colour lists
cue sheets
emergency and safety procedures
equipment lists
focus notes
lighting plan
manuals
patch sheets
running sheets
scripts.

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:
knowledge of electricity as it relates to floor electrics
applying safe procedures for working with electricity
communicating effectively with colleagues and clients within the range of situations defined for the job role.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of skills in operating floor electrics for an actual performance on more than one occasion
demonstration of skills in multiple performance contexts and with different types of floor electrics
involvement of and interaction with a team to reflect the collaborative nature of the technical production process
use of industry-standard equipment
access to a venue with the capacity for floor electrics operation
access to floor electrics equipment
access to cueing and other production documentation from which floor electrics are operated
access to a production on which the candidate can work
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
direct observation of a performance where the candidate is responsible for the operation of floor electrics
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features and safety issues
case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidate's ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment.