CUALGT313 — Install and test lighting equipment

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What an assessment for CUALGT313 must cover

56 assessable components: 7 elements (31 performance criteria), 9 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 Determine lighting requirements for productions

1.1Confirm overall lighting requirements with reference to lighting documentation and in consultation with production personnel
1.2Calculate power requirements and confirm power sources and locations meet production requirements
1.3Identify patching, colour and focus requirements according to enterprise procedures
1.4Identify and acquire additional equipment or materials needed according to enterprise procedures

2 Prepare lighting equipment for installation

2.1Confirm lighting equipment is safe and operational according to enterprise requirements
2.2Identify and address routine faults and repairs
2.3Refer complex matters to technical specialists according to enterprise procedures
2.4Prepare and assemble colour, equipment, lanterns and accessories in preparation for installation and transportation
2.5Prepare extension leads, looms and cables to comply with design specifications, enterprise standards and legal requirements

3 Install lighting

3.1Install rigging and accessories according to legislative and enterprise safety requirements
3.2Test, install and hang lanterns and accessories according to lighting plans, scale and manufacturer’s specifications
3.3Install power supplies according to lighting plans, location standards, manufacturer’s specifications and safety regulations
3.4Patch lanterns and accessories according to lighting and patch plans
3.5Label rated cabling correctly and secure cabling according to safety requirements
3.6Install lanterns according to lighting plans and artistic requirements
3.7Check safety of equipment during and after installation according to industry practice and legal requirements

4 Install lighting control system

4.1Install and configure control desk and peripherals according to production requirements and required timeframes
4.2Run and connect control cables according to safety requirements
4.3Patch DMX, address fixtures and set fixture modes according to requirements

5 Check electrical safety

5.1Complete installation and testing according to legislative and work health and safety (WHS) requirements
5.2Check three-phase distribution and power calculations in collaboration with licensed electricians as required
5.3Check and adjust power supply according to safety standards as required
5.4Check cables used are correctly rated
5.5Check cabling and connectors meet legislative and WHS requirements, and seek assistance as required

6 Test and adjust lighting

6.1Test lighting, including communication system, control desk and peripherals according to industry practice and safety requirements
6.2Confirm lighting installation meets requirements in consultation with production personnel
6.3Complete and update lighting documentation as required

7 Disassemble, package and document lighting equipment

7.1Disassemble and carry lighting equipment and accessories in line with safety procedures
7.2Clean and safely pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport
7.3Report and document equipment that is damaged or requires maintenance to required production personnel
7.4Restore worksite to original or improved condition

Performance evidence

install and test lighting equipment for at least two different productions.
determine lighting installation requirements from information in lighting plans
check availability and condition of lighting equipment
install and disassemble lighting equipment, lanterns and accessories in line with production requirements and organisational and safety procedures
check power sources at locations are adequate and safe
connect inputs to lighting control desks using safety procedures
allow adequate time to test and modify lighting equipment and control desks prior to production
report the need to repair damaged or malfunctioning equipment and accessories in a timely fashion
produce and adjust documentation throughout process according to organisational procedures.

Knowledge evidence

roles and responsibilities of production personnel involved in lighting operations
typical problems with installing and testing lighting equipment and how to resolve them
key components of lighting plans, including scale, position and orientation, and how they are used when setting up lighting
process for hanging lanterns, essential hardware used, and basic principles used, such as accommodating key, fill and back light
use of different combinations of lanterns and accessories, and lighting and lighting control systems for different types of productions
how colours are used in lighting
general features of DMX cables, RDM and control systems
safety requirements and procedures that apply to the installation of lighting equipment and working with electrical power, including manual handling.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets various forms of documentation such as complex legislative and safety regulations, building specifications, lighting plans, production and equipment schedules, and manufacturer specifications
Writing: Uses clear and specialised industry language in written correspondence Records job outcomes legibly and concisely and communicates follow-up requirements as required
Oral Communication: Uses clear and required language to convey information and report operational problems Participates in an exchange of information, using listening and questioning techniques to clarify and confirm instructions
Numeracy: Calculates power requirements according to industry protocol and information from required personnel Demonstrates ability to operate a colour temperature meter, scale ruler and different types of light-measuring devices Enters data accurately into lighting documentation
Self-management: Accepts responsibility for tasks within boundaries of own role, and seeks assistance as required Makes decisions about adjustments to lighting and takes steps to ensure installation meets lighting plan, production and safety requirements
Teamwork: Works collaboratively to complete lighting tasks Makes practical suggestions that result in minor modifications to lighting plans
Problem solving: Adopts a logical and methodical approach to safe preparation, assembly and testing of equipment Responds to predictable problems related to own role Ensures workplace protocols and procedures, and legal and regulatory safety requirements are met in the planning and completion of lighting tasks
Technology: Uses tools and test equipment necessary to install and maintain lighting equipment

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What does an assessment tool for CUALGT313 need to cover?

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