Elements and Performance Criteria

Vision systems used will be determined by the equipment used within an organisation but may include:
projection equipment, including overhead projectors, 35mm slides, surtitles, film of any gauge, video projectors, data grade projectors
computers
televisions
monitors
video players
amplifiers and PA systems
speakers
communications systems (talkback)
show relay
cable or infra-red controllers
lighting control or computers
recording and playback devices for audio and images
video, digital and still cameras
connectors
computerised operating console
lighting fixtures
microphones (cabled and wireless)
two-way communication sets

Vision systems may be used in a range of environments, including:
live theatre, front or back of house
meeting and conference facilities
outdoor venues
festivals
events
shopping centres
hotels
clubs
attractions and theme parks
showgrounds

Accessories may include:
screens
truss
rostrum
curtaining
flats
masking
trolleys
stands
mounting brackets
chains and other rigging
other staging effects

Appropriate personnel may include:
supervisor
head of department
designer
director
other specialist staff
client
editors
graphic artists
photographers
sound engineers
lighting and stage crew

Underpinning knowledge and skills
Assessment must include evidence of the following knowledge and skills: (
the role and responsibilities of the vision systems technician during the actual operation of a production/performance, including appropriate protocols to be followed
problem solving techniques during live production in relation to issues which arise with vision systems
the technical operational aspects of the main types vision systems
the performance capacities and limitations of various projectors and other elements used in vision systems
understanding other technical elements of the production/event such as staging, lighting and sound elements to be used in conjunction with vision systems
general knowledge of rigging procedures, including licencing requirements and restrictions
relevant organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements, including safe manual handling techniques
effective communication techniques for working with others during a live performance/production
literacy skills sufficient to interpret documentation and plans, running sheets

Linkages to other units

It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following unit:

CUEAUD06A Apply a general knowledge of vision systems to work activities

This unit also has strong linkages to the following units, and combined training and/or assessment with those units may be appropriate, eg:

CUEAUD02B Prepare, rig, test and modify vision systems

Critical aspects of evidence

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

Method and context of 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

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 (eg 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).

Resource requirements

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

Communicating ideas and information
Interpreting running sheets (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Providing briefings to the customer (2)

Planning and organising activities
Testing equipment prior to operation (1)

Working with others and in teams
Liaising with other technical personnel (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Calculating times (1)

Solving problems
Resolving problems during performance (2)

Using technology
Operating vision systems equipment (1)