Unit of competency Outline
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22/07/2026 9:34 PM AWST
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Assist with a basic camera shoot
Assist with a basic camera shoot
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCAM201A
CUFCAM201A
State Code
D1085
D1085
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100701 - Audio Visual Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with setting up and shooting low-end productions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Prepare for camera shoots
- 1. Organise and prepare equipment for shoots, taking into account location requirements
- 2. Ensure equipment is clean and operational
- 3. Report equipment faults to relevant personnel
- 4. Safely charge batteries according to manufacturer specifications
- 5. Ensure charged batteries are in sufficient supply to meet the needs of the production schedule
- 6. Select required capture format and ensure sufficient supply for the intended production
Assist with camera set-up on location
- 7. Lift camera and other equipment, using safe lifting and handling techniques
- 8. Ensure camera and other equipment is safely secured
- 9. Under direction, assist with positioning the camera to achieve the required shots
- 10. Safely connect cables and camera to power source if required
- 11. Assist with final check of equipment prior to shoot and report faults to relevant personnel
- 12. Label and load capture media
- 13. Check camera tilt and pan functions
Set up lighting
- 14. Mount lighting equipment following safety guidelines
- 15. Run lighting cables and connect safely to power source ensuring they are located securely
- 16. Under direction, position lights to achieve required effect
- 17. Adjust focus and angles of lights as required
- 18. Install colour frames and gels according to lighting requirements for the particular shoot
Shoot video
- 19. Adjust and move equipment as required
- 20. Operate clapperboard if needed
- 21. Operate camera according to manufacturer guidelines and instructions
- 22. Shoot and record sequences as directed
- 23. Time-code recording of takes with descriptions as required
Wrap up shoots
- 24. Clean and pack equipment using safe lifting techniques
- 25. Check that all equipment is accounted for and report faults to relevant personnel
- 26. Ensure recordings are labelled properly, together with relevant documentation
- 27. Leave location in original condition to ensure there is no adverse effect on the site
- 28. Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement
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.
Equipment may include:
cameras, e.g. mini DV
filters
lens adaptors
lenses - fixed, zoom, wide-angle
lighting kit
mounts
tripods.
Shoots may include:
fixed tripod
hand-held
single-camera.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
in studio
interior
night.
Relevant personnel may include:
camera and sound operators
director/producer
members of the public
production assistant
reporter or presenter
technical staff.
Capture formats may include:
CD
DVD
flashcards
P2 solid-state drive
small hard drive
video.
Types of production may include:
corporate/training videos
coverage of events
short current affairs stories
short documentaries
short news items.
Under direction may include direction from:
camera operator
director/producer
reporter/journalist
sound recordist.
Power sources may include:
AC
batteries.
Documentation may include:
fault reports
production schedules
running sheets
scripts
shot lists
sound sheets
stock management and correct labelling.
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.
Equipment may include:
cameras, e.g. mini DV
filters
lens adaptors
lenses - fixed, zoom, wide-angle
lighting kit
mounts
tripods.
Shoots may include:
fixed tripod
hand-held
single-camera.
Locations may include:
day
exterior
in studio
interior
night.
Relevant personnel may include:
camera and sound operators
director/producer
members of the public
production assistant
reporter or presenter
technical staff.
Capture formats may include:
CD
DVD
flashcards
P2 solid-state drive
small hard drive
video.
Types of production may include:
corporate/training videos
coverage of events
short current affairs stories
short documentaries
short news items.
Under direction may include direction from:
camera operator
director/producer
reporter/journalist
sound recordist.
Power sources may include:
AC
batteries.
Documentation may include:
fault reports
production schedules
running sheets
scripts
shot lists
sound sheets
stock management and correct labelling.
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 work effectively as a team member and take direction
ability to assist effectively in location set-ups
competent operation of cameras typically used in low-end productions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to basic camera, lighting and sound equipment
access to a range of varying locations and conditions
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
observation of the candidate assisting with a basic camera shoot to determine whether correct procedures are followed and equipment is operated according to instructions
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities.
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 work effectively as a team member and take direction
ability to assist effectively in location set-ups
competent operation of cameras typically used in low-end productions.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to basic camera, lighting and sound equipment
access to a range of varying locations and conditions
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
observation of the candidate assisting with a basic camera shoot to determine whether correct procedures are followed and equipment is operated according to instructions
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUFLGT101A Apply a general knowledge of lighting to work activities.
Replaced By
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|---|---|---|---|
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