CUAPHI536 — Provide photographic portrait services

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What an assessment for CUAPHI536 must cover

51 assessable components: 5 elements (21 performance criteria), 8 performance evidence and 14 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 Plan portrait photo imaging services

1.1Research styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches to photographic portraits
1.2Develop studio style for intended target audience
1.3Create work samples representative of studio style for marketing and promotional purposes
1.4Prepare pricing schedule, order forms, terms of trade and contracts
1.5Establish professional practice arrangements
1.6Promote and market portrait photo imaging services

2 Prepare for shoot

2.1Confirm with required personnel specifications of shoot
2.2Assess shoot requirements and take test shots to refine approach
2.3Develop shoot management timelines, prepare equipment and confirm production team support
2.4Confirm access to locations and subjects with required personnel

3 Shoot and produce images

3.1Collaborate with required personnel when evaluating shoot style, content and specifications
3.2Generate proof images and seek feedback from client on shoot progress and image selection
3.3Optimise images to agreed client specifications using industry standards
3.4Output optimised images or integrated presentation products to client specifications using agreed service suppliers
3.5Prepare invoice and deliver with completed creative product to client

4 Review shoot

4.1Review feedback and evaluate personal performance in shoot context
4.2Catalogue and archive photo images according to industry standards
4.3Maintain contractual and financial records for business and taxation purposes

5 Wrap up shoot

5.1Reinstate equipment and shoot site to original condition according to manufacturer’s standards
5.2Update work samples of portrait photo images for self-promotional purposes
5.3Identify future opportunities, work directions, equipment needs and workflow changes resulting from shoot

Performance evidence

produce one or more portraits according to at least two different shoot specifications.
interpret the brief and confirm requirements with required personnel
organise professional practice arrangements that include insurances, releases, intellectual property, contracts, licences, permits and invoices following standard business practices
devise a shoot schedule and organise photo imaging equipment, subjects and locations to shoot portrait photo images according to legal requirements
apply imaging skills to capture and optimise portrait photo images, in collaboration with others
process, catalogue and archive photo images in accordance with industry standards
apply work health and safety practices during photo shoot and image production
evaluate own performance and creative products and identify one or more areas for future improvement.

Knowledge evidence

styles and conceptual and aesthetic approaches that apply to portrait photo images in a common industry contexts
features and capabilities of portrait photo imaging capture technologies
techniques to proof, optimise and process portrait photo images
key business and taxation practices associated with a portrait photo imaging practice
professional practice arrangements and codes of practice applicable to a portrait photographer, including to those relating to:
insurances
releases
intellectual property
contracts
licences
permits
invoices
work health and safety
legal matters.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and evaluates extensive visual and textual information of varying complexity and purpose
Writing: Prepares detailed business practice and compliance documents, including contracts, invoices and necessary correspondence, using industry recognised structure, formats, language and terminology
Oral Communication: Participates in discussions with required personnel when gathering and conveying information and determining requirements using appropriate tone, language and non-verbal features Uses active listening and questioning techniques to seek agreement and feedback
Numeracy: Performs accurate calculations to analyse service costs and prepare quotes and invoices
Self-management: Meets workplace expectations for preparation and conduct of portrait services in compliance with codes of practice, business practice, privacy and intellectual property requirements and other relevant legislation
Teamwork: Identifies and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to participate in discussions and negotiate agreement with clients and other project stakeholders Seeks feedback from clients to confirm work progress meets their requirements Develops and implements communication strategies to build rapport to engage clients and others in effective relationships
Planning and organising: Uses analytical thinking and aesthetic and technical judgements to develop a signature style for own business, produce samples and conduct own promotion Uses systematic planning and processes when preparing resources, schedules and location requirements and managing required communication for portrait shoots Monitors work progress and quality with client input to select images for enhancement and manages product output to industry standards and client specifications
Initiative and enterprise: Reviews shoot outcomes and feedback when evaluating own performance, identifying future opportunities and establishing the follow-on changes required in work practice

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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Questions about assessing CUAPHI536

What does an assessment tool for CUAPHI536 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUAPHI536 needs to address all 51 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 14 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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