Unit of competency Outline

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Rig camera infrastructure

Rig camera infrastructure

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACAM312
State Code
ODH96
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install camera infrastructure for television and other relatively complex multi-camera productions such as live sport or entertainment events. This includes preparing cabling to be rigged, ensuring equipment is operational and packing equipment at the conclusion of production activities.The unit applies to those who work under supervision to rig cabling and dolly tracks according to predetermined camera plans. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for cable rigs
  • 1.1 Confirm production requirements for shoots with required personnel and select applicable camera cables
  • 1.2 Identify and repair minor cable faults safely and in line with manufacturer instructions
  • 1.3 Identify and refer complex repairs to technical specialists in line with organisational procedures
  • 1.4 Complete workplace documentation in line with organisational procedures
  • 1.5 Check camera cables are operational and ready for use on location
2. Rig camera cables
  • 2.1 Check available power source meets production requirements
  • 2.2 Confirm plans for cable points and cable runs from camera
  • 2.3 Establish cable points, runs and lengths according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Avoid knotting or twisting during use by laying out excess cable
  • 2.5 Run power cables from power source to cameras and other equipment and secure according to production requirements
  • 2.6 Complete cable routing and patching to camera control units, cable slinging, and cable ramping safely and according to production requirements
  • 2.7 Check camera cables run from correct outlet points to cameras
  • 2.8 Check installed camera cables meet organisational safety standards
3. Lay tracks for dolly mounts
  • 3.1 Position and lay tracks according to production requirements and confirm final positioning with required personnel
  • 3.2 Secure dolly to track and check fastenings
4. Disassemble camera cables and dolly tracks
  • 4.1 Break down cabling according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2 Break down and carry track equipment using safe lifting techniques
  • 4.3 Identify and report additional equipment damage to required personnel and complete required documentation
  • 4.4 Clean and safely pack equipment and prepare for transport
  • 4.5 Leave locations in original or improved condition
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ76 CUACAM302 Rig camera infrastructure Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGT8 CUA31020 Certificate III in Screen and Media Qualification