Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
24/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
24/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
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Produce media photo images
Produce media photo images
Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPHI507
CUAPHI507
State Code
AWH64
AWH64
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100303 - Photography
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to produce photo images for media services. It applies to individuals who interpret editorial team assignments, work with journalists and liaise with public safety services and the general public. They usually work unsupervised and may also work with journalists and a range of creative personnel.No licensing, legislative or certification conditions apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for media assignment
- 1.1 Meet with editor, team or journalist to define or refine shoot requirements, objectives and deadlines
- 1.2 Evaluate intended use, style and theme of media assignment and confirm publication platform with relevant personnel
- 1.3 Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to similar subject material
2. Prepare for shoot
- 2.1 Review shoot requirements against assignment objectives
- 2.2 Confirm professional practice arrangements are met, including insurances, releases, licences, permits, intellectual property, privacy and other relevant legal requirements
- 2.3 Investigate and address media codes of practice and work health and safety requirements specific to assignment
- 2.4 Develop shoot management timelines, liaise with relevant personnel and prepare equipment
- 2.5 Liaise with necessary people to arrange access to locations and other subjects
3. Shoot and produce images
- 3.1 Capture images within shoot context safely and ethically, and record necessary detail for captions
- 3.2 Optimise images and complete caption details to meet necessary specifications using media industry standards
- 3.3 Output and transmit photo images as required
4. Wrap up and review shoot
- 4.1 Check and reinstate equipment to original condition
- 4.2 Review feedback from relevant personnel and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
- 4.3 Catalogue and archive images according to industry standards
- 4.4 Update work samples of media photo images for promotional purposes
- 4.5 Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S7723 | CUVPHI523A | Produce media photo images | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODE82 | CUAPHI537 | Produce media photo images | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZM2 | CUA50915 | Diploma of Photography and Photo Imaging | Qualification |