CUACAM312Rig camera infrastructure

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What an assessment for CUACAM312 must cover

43 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 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 for cable rigs

  • 1.1Confirm production requirements for shoots with required personnel and select applicable camera cables
  • 1.2Identify and repair minor cable faults safely and in line with manufacturer instructions
  • 1.3Identify and refer complex repairs to technical specialists in line with organisational procedures
  • 1.4Complete workplace documentation in line with organisational procedures
  • 1.5Check camera cables are operational and ready for use on location

2 Rig camera cables

  • 2.1Check available power source meets production requirements
  • 2.2Confirm plans for cable points and cable runs from camera
  • 2.3Establish cable points, runs and lengths according to production requirements
  • 2.4Avoid knotting or twisting during use by laying out excess cable
  • 2.5Run power cables from power source to cameras and other equipment and secure according to production requirements
  • 2.6Complete cable routing and patching to camera control units, cable slinging, and cable ramping safely and according to production requirements
  • 2.7Check camera cables run from correct outlet points to cameras
  • 2.8Check installed camera cables meet organisational safety standards

3 Lay tracks for dolly mounts

  • 3.1Position and lay tracks according to production requirements and confirm final positioning with required personnel
  • 3.2Secure dolly to track and check fastenings

4 Disassemble camera cables and dolly tracks

  • 4.1Break down cabling according to organisational procedures
  • 4.2Break down and carry track equipment using safe lifting techniques
  • 4.3Identify and report additional equipment damage to required personnel and complete required documentation
  • 4.4Clean and safely pack equipment and prepare for transport
  • 4.5Leave locations in original or improved condition

Performance evidence

  • rig camera infrastructure for at least three different production requirements.
  • check cables are safe and ready for use prior to location shoots
  • lay out cables and ensure they are: connected safely to cameras and power sources according to camera plans, not crossed over and do not impede movement of cameras during shoots
  • safely lay tracks for moving dollies during shoots and ensure they: are smooth, level and secure throughout route, do not intrude on proposed shots, allow free movement of camera equipment and required personnel
  • disassemble camera equipment and accessories at the conclusion of shoots
  • ensure cables are coiled or wound onto drums
  • work collaboratively with others before and during location shoots.

Knowledge evidence

  • roles and responsibilities of camera and lighting personnel and technical specialists for common camera infrastructure
  • typical cable plans used to rig camera infrastructure
  • typical problems that can arise in the context of rigging camera infrastructure
  • compatibility issues in relation to different types of video cameras, cables, connectors and power sources
  • organisational safety standards that apply to handling cables and dolly tracks
  • legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of own role and work context
  • organisational procedures for referring complex repairs to technical specialists
  • organisational standards that address duty of care considerations to colleagues and the general public for personnel required to rig camera infrastructure.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Determines cabling requirements by extracting, evaluating and comparing numerical information
  • Oral communication: Listens carefully and responds to verbal instructions and creative directions as required Reports results and faults using selected language
  • Reading: Interprets textual documentation to determine plans and requirements
  • Writing: Completes production documentation using specific language
  • Initiative and enterprise: Makes decisions directly related to own role Identifies and responds to routine problems, seeking assistance when problems are beyond immediate responsibilities or experience
  • Planning and organising: Plans, organises and implements routine tasks according to production requirements
  • Self-management: Takes responsibility for meeting safety, legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of own role Completes tasks according to production requirements by following instructions
  • Teamwork: Achieves results working collaboratively with technical experts

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Questions about assessing CUACAM312

What does an assessment tool for CUACAM312 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACAM312 needs to address all 43 unit components: 4 elements with 20 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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