Unit of competency Outline

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Produce technical photo images

Produce technical photo images

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI510
State Code
AWH62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce technical photo images for institutional clients.It applies to individuals who produce photo images for forensic, medical, scientific (including mining and environmental) and museum or library purposes. Photographers in these roles may work independently or as part of a team within an institutional structure.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for project
  • 1.1 Evaluate requirements of technical photo imaging project with client, including timelines
  • 1.2 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches used in similar technical photo imaging shoots
  • 1.3 Prepare job, usage estimates and creative fee for meeting project requirements
  • 1.4 Discuss with clients their organisational management procedures, liaising with relevant professionals, and sourcing information and specialised equipment that may be required
  • 1.5 Prepare terms, conditions, budget and quotation for shoot and check against initial estimate
  • 1.6 Make agreement and complete contract with client, where applicable
2. Prepare for shoot
  • 2.1 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met, including insurances, releases, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements
  • 2.2 Investigate and address relevant codes of practice and site specific work health and safety issues, consents, licence, permit and any special requirements
  • 2.3 Confirm technical requirements, shoot requirements and shoot responsibilities with appropriate personnel
  • 2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, brief relevant personnel and prepare equipment
  • 2.5 Liaise with necessary people to arrange access to locations and subjects
3. Shoot and produce technical photo images
  • 3.1 Capture in-production images to meet project style, content and specifications
  • 3.2 Collaborate with production team and seek client feedback on shoot progress
  • 3.3 Optimise images and output image products in suitable formats according to industry standards
  • 3.4 Assemble work for electronic or physical dispatch and deliver to agreed location by appropriate methods and within timeframe
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 photo images according to industry standards
  • 4.4 Conclude any organisational procedures and maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes
  • 4.5 Update work samples of technical photo imaging services for marketing and promotional 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
S7726 CUVPHI526A Produce technical photo images Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODI11 CUAPHI520 Produce technical photo images Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM2 CUA50915 Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging Qualification