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.
Maintenance of equipment may include:
camera and sound equipment, including:
cleaning and dusting equipment
cleaning microphones and replacing inserts
replacing batteries
cleaning heads on recorders and playback units
checking continuity of cables
correct storage of equipment
aligning and adjusting recording and playback units
cleaning recording playback medium
making back-up copies of recordings
lighting equipment, including:
cleaning exteriors and interiors of lanterns, bulbs, lenses, reflector assembly and lantern accessories
checking cables for intact insulation, operational restraining glands and correct fitting of plug tops
logging lamp hours and replacement
maintaining lighting dimmers, control desks and faders:
trimming top and bottom settings in analogue systems
connectors
continuity of cables
socket outlets
dimmer curve in digital dimmers
checking equipment, including:
focus knobs and mechanisms
Par Lamps
colour runners
locking knobs and clamping mechanisms
shutters and barn doors
safety chains
lamp bases
lamp alignment
light leakage
continuity and polarity of power and data cables
maintaining control desks, including:
cleaning surface of control desk and peripherals
cleaning faders and push-button switches
checking that all connectors are in good order
checking operation of desk and peripherals
modifying operator position
checking and cleaning disk drive and back-up system
where a person has a restricted electrical licence, maintenance may include checking:
that jug plugs or other connectors are in good working order
that internal wiring is correctly connected and in good condition
continuity of earth
continuity of circuit from plug top to lamp
that there is no connection between earth and either neutral or active wires
vision systems, including:
dusting and cleaning exteriors and interiors of all types of vision systems
cleaning lenses
cleaning microphones and replacing inserts
cleaning heads on recorders and playback units
checking cords and cables are in good condition with insulation intact
checking locking and clamping mechanisms are in good order
testing and replacing batteries
aligning and adjusting playback equipment
checking and replacing globes
checking control units, focus and slide trays
checking and cleaning screens
replacing consumable or readily exchangeable parts, e.g. globes, batteries, gels, filters, screens and lenses
checking and storing audiovisual materials and copying materials
preparing back-up copies of materials.
Accessories may include:
camera mounts
batteries and battery packs
lighting accessories, e.g.:
focus knobs and mechanisms
suspension bolts and brackets
shutters and barn doors
safety chains
lamp bases
lamp alignment
sound accessories, e.g.:
microphone leads
windsocks
brackets and stands
connectors
fuses
spare faders
headphones
vision system accessories, e.g.:
truss
rostrums and lecterns
curtaining
masking
trolleys
stands
mounting brackets
chains and other rigging (within scope of licensing requirements)
camera pedestals
camera controls, e.g. hot head.
Organisational procedures may include:
documenting repair and maintenance activities
providing back-up materials
updating contact lists for repair specialists and suppliers
writing and attaching labels to faulty equipment.
Spares and consumables may include:
batteries
cables
connectors
disks, e.g. DVD and CD
filters
fuses
gels
globes
head cleaners
lenses
pegs and screws
screens
soldering iron and solder
springs
tapes
test tapes
testing equipment
voltmeter.
Equipment may include:
lighting, including:
lanterns and luminaires
fresnels
moving lights
control desk peripherals
dimmers
mirror balls
strobe lights
smoke machines
fog machines
accessories
sound, including:
microphones of all types
amplifiers
speakers
mixing desk
effects rack
tape machines
headphones and headsets
digital recorders
CD and DVD players
sequencer and sampler
test equipment, e.g. voltmeters and diagnostic tools
two-way communication devices
vision systems, including:
lenses
cameras and accessories
control desks
mixers
camera control unit (CCU)
monitors
screens.
Productions may include:
animations
backstage monitoring
documentaries
events and performances
feature films
festivals
front of house displays
interactive media productions
live theatre
outside broadcasts
short films
sporting events.
Locations may include:
attractions and theme parks
auditoriums and classrooms
clubs and hotels
conference venues
film locations
outdoor venues
outside broadcasts
public spaces and buildings
studios
theatres.
Documentation may include:
back-up materials
equipment diagrams and design specifications
fault reports
inventories
maintenance schedules
manufacturer instructions
operating manuals
supplier information.
Relevant personnel may include:
camera crews
clients
designers
editors
graphic artists
heads of departments
lighting directors
photographers
sound technicians and engineers
staging or lighting crew
suppliers
technical producers and directors
technical specialists
vision operators.
Minor repairs may be:
for camera and sound equipment, e.g.:
replacing or tagging items that do not require electrical or electronic skills
making up leads
replacing connectors
replacing parts of microphones and stands
replacing fuses and faders
for lighting equipment, e.g.:
replacing faulty globes in lanterns, work lights, emergency lights, dressing-rooms and other areas of a venue
replacing defective colour
replacing blown fuses in dimmers
replacing faulty control desk faders and push-button switches
replacing faulty control desk cards or modules
for vision systems, e.g.:
any instance where a faulty item can be removed and replaced simply and tagged without specific electrical or electronic skills
changing blown globes
replacing fuses, faders, parts of microphone stands and sound equipment connectors
exchanging parts of equipment, such as cables, lenses, trays, microphones, sound recording and playback equipment
changing faulty control systems, mixers, patch bays, cables, remote units, speakers and projectors.
Licensed personnel may include:
accredited equipment specialists, e.g. for telephony
qualified electricians
riggers.

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:
ability to undertake routine repairs and maintenance on equipment used in a specified production area
correct selection and use of tools
application of logical fault detection procedures
correct interpretation of service and technical manuals
knowledge of the technical features of major types of equipment in a specified production area
knowledge of OHS principles and issues in relation to the repair and maintenance of equipment in a specified production area.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills within an environment with a range of operational and industry-current equipment on which the candidate can work
completion of fault detection, repair and maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints
access to a venue where repairs and maintenance can be completed
access to the tools required to complete repair and maintenance tasks
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 the candidate undertaking repair and maintenance tasks
inspection of items repaired or maintained by the candidate
review of repair report prepared by the candidate
written or oral questioning to test knowledge of typical production equipment and OHS issues and regulations.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFCAM201A Assist with a basic camera shoot
CUFLGT301A Prepare, install and test lighting equipment.