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.
Dimmers may include:
analogue dimmers
multiplexed analogue dimmers, single-unit (follow spot) dimmers, e.g. Model 1 or Monopak
multiplexed digital dimmers, e.g. DMX512
MUX and DMUX units, e.g. analogue conversion
small self-contained dimmable controllers, e.g. Fourpack, Quadpak.
Control desks/consoles may include:
controlled lighting effects
manual/memory desks
manually operated desks.
Peripheral accessories and control devices may include:
back-up units
control cables
desk lamp
effects unit
external memory storage
lanterns, e.g.:
theatre-based units, e.g. profiles, fresnels
PAR (parabolic aluminised reflector) lamps
architectural fixtures
monitors
printers
riggers' controls
special effects units, e.g.:
smoke machines
fog machines
hazers
ultraviolet lights
chasers
strobes
mirror balls.
Productions may include:
animations
documentaries
feature films
interactive media productions
live concert performances, e.g. rock concerts, open-air concerts/events
music videos
stage productions, e.g. plays, musicals
television productions, e.g. drama, sport, comedy.
Production parameters may include:
animation discs
automated lighting
colour scrollers
dedicated controllers for moving lights and remotely controlled lighting effects
fibre optic displays
gobo rotators
other accessories, e.g. mirror balls, architectural lighting.
Aspects of control systems to be tested may include:
correct functionality of:
lighting board
dimmer channels
peripherals
designer and riggers' controls
DMX line/signal.
correct selection of control protocols
soft patch configuration.
Production personnel may include:
choreographer
director
director of photography
gaffer
lighting designer
producer
production manager
senior lighting technician
stage manager
supervisor
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Cue types may include:
automatically linked fades
chases
conditional fades
manual changes
multiple simultaneous fades
operator's visual cues.
Documentation may include:
cue sheets
fault reports
floor plans
grid layouts
lighting plans
memorandums
operational manuals
scripts
technical manuals.

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 use the full range of console features to set up, record and operate lighting cues and effects
knowledge of lighting control terms and dimmer control protocols, including those related to advanced features
effective communication and problem solving skills
collaborative approach to work.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the set-up, recording and operation of lighting cues and effects for more than one production
involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process
use of industry-standard equipment
access to a production venue and a selection of lighting equipment identified in the range statement
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
evaluation of lighting effects produced by the candidate
evaluation of reports produced by the candidate on the processes undertaken to produce lighting for a given set of requirements
case studies projects to develop lighting for different types of productions
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment features.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFLGT302A Record and operate standard lighting cues.