Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 8:18 AM AWST
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Operate a telecine
Operate a telecine
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFBRD02A
CUFBRD02A
State Code
C4128
C4128
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2002
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
19/04/2002
Nominal Hours
10
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Documentation may be:
computer generated
manually written
in bar code format
Relevant personnel may include:
supervisor
head of department
technical director
other technical staff
other specialist staff
floor manager
station manager
transmission operators
presentation operators
tape library personnel
tape operators
master control
news editor
producer
editor
tape editor
Recorded material may include:
tape
computer
digital
analog
Film may be:
film of any gauge
Format suitable for television transmission may be:
digital tape
analog tape
any digital media
Media may include:
tape
computer
digital
analog
computer generated
manually written
in bar code format
Relevant personnel may include:
supervisor
head of department
technical director
other technical staff
other specialist staff
floor manager
station manager
transmission operators
presentation operators
tape library personnel
tape operators
master control
news editor
producer
editor
tape editor
Recorded material may include:
tape
computer
digital
analog
Film may be:
film of any gauge
Format suitable for television transmission may be:
digital tape
analog tape
any digital media
Media may include:
tape
computer
digital
analog
Underpinning skills and knowledge
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
familiarity with specific telecine equipment
ability to check equipment is working to specifications
interpretation of specifications for equipment
television standards PAL, NTSC, SECAM, CCIR 601, as required
sources of advice, information and technical support
basic understanding of television broadcast systems and transmission facilities
concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality
film library procedures
tape documentation
tape handling and care
time-coding
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
basic maintenance of equipment, eg cleaning of film and tape paths
communication - oral and written reports
time management techniques
colour grading
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the interpretation of production schedules/instructions
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
effective verbal and written communication with a range of individuals
Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.
Communicating ideas and information
(1)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)
Planning and organising activities
(2)
Working with others and in teams
(2)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)
Solving problems
(1)
Using technology
(2)
Assessment must include evidence of essential knowledge of, and skills in, the following areas:
familiarity with specific telecine equipment
ability to check equipment is working to specifications
interpretation of specifications for equipment
television standards PAL, NTSC, SECAM, CCIR 601, as required
sources of advice, information and technical support
basic understanding of television broadcast systems and transmission facilities
concept and judgement of image and audio broadcast quality
film library procedures
tape documentation
tape handling and care
time-coding
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
basic maintenance of equipment, eg cleaning of film and tape paths
communication - oral and written reports
time management techniques
colour grading
Linkages to other units
This unit has linkages to the following units and combined training delivery and/or assessment is recommended:
CUSGEN01A Use and adapt to changes in technology
Critical aspects of evidence
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
the interpretation of production schedules/instructions
ability to judge picture to sound synchronisation
effective verbal and written communication with a range of individuals
Method and context of assessment
Assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a mix of both of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment.
Assessment methods must include observation of performance during a practical demonstration. Direct observation may need to occur on more than one occasion to establish consistency of performance. A range of methods to assess the application of essential underpinning knowledge must support this and might include:
work samples or simulated workplace activities
oral questioning/interview
projects/reports/logbooks
third party reports and authenticated prior achievements
portfolios of evidence
Resource requirements
Assessment requires access to a range of equipment listed in the range of variables statement, currently used by the cultural industries.
Communicating ideas and information
(1)
Collecting analysing and organising information
(1)
Planning and organising activities
(2)
Working with others and in teams
(2)
Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(1)
Solving problems
(1)
Using technology
(2)
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1078 | CUFBRD403A | Transfer film to digital formats | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C407 | CUF40401 | Certificate IV in Screen | Qualification |