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Operate vision systems

Operate vision systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CUEAUD03C
State Code
D1622
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/10/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2011
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
09/03/2011
Nominal Hours
75
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate a range of vision systems during a live production or event. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Participate in technical or creative run through
  • 1.1. Liaise with relevant personnel and read production documents to determine the technical and production requirements for vision systems
  • 1.2. Participate in any required technical or creative run- through, note any equipment deficiencies or technical adjustments to be made
  • 1.3. Plot and run through cues on direction from relevant personnel and according to equipment, sequencing, timing and speed requirements
  • 1.4. Make any necessary changes to cues and modify cue sheets as required
  • 1.5. Execute any necessary changes to equipment according to modifications required
2. Prepare for vision system operation
  • 2.1. Check that final requirements for vision systems operation have been identified, implemented and documented
  • 2.2. Check communications equipment to ensure that it is in working order
  • 2.3. Power up and conduct a check on all primary and back-up equipment and accessories to ensure that they are in working order
  • 2.4. Rectify any faults or problems and inform relevant personnel of any ongoing problems
3. Operate vision systems
  • 3.1. Execute on cue all vision system operations in accordance with the running sheet and/or direction from relevant personnel
  • 3.2. Use all equipment features correctly and liaise with other technical personnel, as required, to ensure delivery of the required vision system effect
  • 3.3. Modify cues, as required, to cater for unexpected contingencies
  • 3.4. React to any equipment malfunctions by rectifying the fault safely and efficiently and inform relevant personnel
  • 3.5. Use back-up systems appropriately if required
4. Shut down and disassemble the equipment
  • 4.1. Safely power down the equipment following manufacturer instructions and enterprise procedures
  • 4.2. Secure vision systems to avoid damage when unattended
  • 4.3. Break down and carry vision system and, accessories employing safe lifting techniques
  • 4.4. Safely pack all equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport if required
  • 4.5. Leave the work site in the original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on the site
  • 4.6. Complete any organisational documentation accurately and provide copies to relevant personnel
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
client
designer
director
editors
graphic artists
head of department
lighting and stage crew
photographers
sound engineers
supervisor
other specialist staff
Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including:
attractions and theme parks
clubs
events
festivals
hotels
live theatre, front or back of house
meeting and conference facilities
outdoor venues
shopping centres
showgrounds
Equipment may include:
amplifiers and PA systems
cable or infra-red controllers
communications systems (talkback)
computerised operating console
computers
connectors
lighting control or computers
lighting fixtures
microphones (cabled and wireless)
monitors
projection equipment, including:
35mm slides
data grade projectors
film of any gauge
overhead projectors
surtitles
video projectors
recording and playback devices for audio and images
show relay
speakers
televisions
two-way communication sets
video players
video, digital and still cameras
Accessories may include:
chains and other rigging
curtaining
flats
masking
mounting brackets
rostrum
screens
stands
trolleys
truss
other staging effects








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
The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit:
technical knowledge of and ability to operate functions of a range of vision systems
collect interpretation of vision system running sheets
effective communication with clients and other technical personnel
knowledge of occupational health and safety principles, procedures and regulations, especially safe lifting techniques.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills using a variety of vision systems during a live production or event
operating vision systems within typical workplace time constraints
operation of equipment according to more than one running/cue sheet to ensure that skills can be adapted to different contexts and vision system requirements
use of industry-current equipment.

Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess practical skills and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the operation of vision systems by the candidate
evaluation of vision system presentations operated by the candidate
project or role play activities which allow the candidate to demonstrate skills in interpreting and amending running/cue sheets
role play and test activities which highlight fault detection and rectification
written or oral questioning to test technical knowledge of typical vision systems and occupational health and safety issues and regulations
review of portfolios of evidence and 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:
use of vision system running/cue sheets
a range of standard industry current vision systems
a venue where a full range of vision systems can be operated.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7257 CUEAUD03B Operate vision systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI232 CUAVSS302 Operate vision systems Unit of competency