AHCECR201 — Capture digital media for fieldwork

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What an assessment for AHCECR201 must cover

47 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to take digital media

1.1Determine the intended purpose of digital media
1.2Confirm imagery and audio specification for subject, purpose and workplace requirements
1.3Source and follow workplace health and safety policies and procedures
1.4Obtain permits and releases have been obtained according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements

2 Identify and select equipment

2.1Select digital capture device suitable for the intended purpose
2.2Select and prepare accessories to use with digital capture device
2.3Select, install and check digital capture equipment for power and correct operation
2.4Transport and store equipment and accessories to prevent damage

3 Record digital media

3.1Implement safety controls and safe work practices
3.2Set up digital capture device according to operator instructions
3.3Select digital capture device settings to suit conditions and subject
3.4Compose and sequence imagery and audio according to the subject, situation and purpose of the shoot
3.5Capture digital media according to operator instructions and intended purpose
3.6Check captured digital media is fit for purpose
3.7Use capture techniques for subject, environment and purpose
3.8Record field notes according to workplace procedures

4 Perform basic editing, store and catalogue digital media files

4.1Transfer digital media from camera to storage device according to workplace procedures
4.2Edit digital media using basic software according to intended purpose
4.3Name digital image files according to workplace naming convention
4.4Check, edit and enter metadata according to workplace procedures
4.5Maintain imagery records and filing system according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements

Performance evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that, on at least one occasion, the individual has captured digital media in the field using compact camera, smartphone or tablet for any two of the following media types: still photographs, video, video with audio, audio.
There must also be evidence that the individual has: determined the purpose and requirements of the imagery
ensured that permissions and releases have been obtained for planned work
followed work health and safety policies and procedures
selected, transported and stored the digital capture devices and accessories for work
set up and adjusted digital capture device settings to obtain planned outcomes
recorded field notes according to purpose and workplace procedures
transferred digital media from capture device to storage/editing device
edited digital media to achieve performance required
named and stored digital media and metadata according to workplace procedures and copyright requirements.

Knowledge evidence

basic digital capture devices used in the field, including: compact cameras, mobile smartphones, wireless touch screen personal computers (tablets)
simple digital media and its use in conservation and land management, including: still photographs, video and video with audio, audio
basic methods of photography, photographic techniques and audio capture applicable to fieldwork
legal requirements for capturing and using digital images and audio, including: copyright, privacy and model releases, site access and permission to use images and audio, releases
environmental protection relating to taking photos for fieldwork
work health and safety hazards, risks and controls
purpose, setting up and operation of digital capture devices used in fieldwork
principles of digital photography
principles of video
principles of audio capture
media and methods used for documenting conservation activities
managing digital media files, including: file names, storing and transferring files, managing image metadata
use of basic software applications to manipulate digital images and audio files.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret digital media equipment operating instructions to ensure correct operation Interpret policies and procedures for permission and model release forms
Writing: Complete model release and permission forms accurately

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What does an assessment tool for AHCECR201 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCECR201 needs to address all 47 unit components: 4 elements with 21 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 13 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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