Elements and Performance Criteria

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:
clients
colleagues
managers
supervisors.
Features of an appropriately equippedwork space may include:
benches
electricity
materials and equipment
plumbing
process-specific needs
required darkroom layout
safe lights
storage facilities
ventilation
wet areas.
Materials may include:
chemicals for a range of emulsions
data sheets for processing and developing
different film types
papers other than photographic papers
surfaces for a range of emulsions:
fabric
glass
perspex
wood
time/temperature charts.
Equipment may include:
a range of cameras of various formats
contrast filters
developing trays
drying cabinet for negatives
enlargers
focus scope
measuring jugs and stirrers
negative carriers
paintbrushes
personal protective equipment (PPE) and clothing
process tank
safe lights
scissors
spirals
sponges
thermometer
tongs.
Photographs may be:
a series or sequence
prints on a range of photographic or other papers
prints on:
fabric
glass
metal
wood
unique state.
Concept may relate to:
design elements and principles:
balance
form
line
repetition
tone
scope of the photography:
series
unique state (e.g. photogram)
subject matter or theme of photographs:
caricature
fauna
flora
issues:
cultural
political
spiritual concerns
landscape
personal or imaginative narrative
portraits
still life
the body.
Ways to prepare materials may involve:
consulting manufacturers’ sheets, data and charts
consulting MSDS
consulting time and temperature data
preparing chemicals.
Techniques may include:
cyanotypes and/or other antique processes
dodging and burning (selective exposure)
emulsion transfer and liquid emulsions
image modifications that are subject to specific regulations and standards
image tone modification and toning
making a pin hole camera and developing exposed film for this camera
photograms and chemograms
processing for archival permanence
pseudo solarisation (sabattier effect)
techniques for developing film from various formats
techniques that manipulate the image:
multiple exposure
multiple printing
using contrast control filters
using a range of print developers:
high contrast
warm tone.
Ways to test capabilities may involve making:
proof sheets
test strips
work prints.
Ways to review techniques may involve:
adjustment to subject matter or theme
adjustment to take account of principles of design for image making
adjustment to use extended capabilities of techniques.
Ways to document work progress may involve:
diagrams
discussion
folder of data sheets and notes
visual diary
written reports.
Ways to clean and maintain equipment may involve:
ensuring all tools and equipment are dust free and lenses are clean
removing reject prints
replacing protective covers
restoring equipment and settings.

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 ability to:
produce multiple monochrome photographs that:
demonstrate the application of selected techniques consistent with concepts
are suitable for display or reproduction.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
materials, resources and equipment needed to produce monochrome photographs.
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 observation of the candidate using processing and printing techniques for monochrome photographs
evaluation of photographs produced by the candidate
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
case studies and scenarios as a basis for discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of producing monochrome photographs
review of portfolios of evidence
review of third-party reports from experienced practitioners.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) 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
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUVPHI303A Process photo images to work-print and file stage.