CUACAM311 — Shoot material for screen productions

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What an assessment for CUACAM311 must cover

59 assessable components: 6 elements (31 performance criteria), 9 performance evidence and 12 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 shoots

1.1Confirm production and post-production requirements by participating in pre-production briefings
1.2Arrange equipment and accessories for shoots as directed
1.3Confirm there are adequate supplies of charged batteries and capture media to meet production requirements
1.4Prepare and pack lighting equipment
1.5Identify and report equipment faults to required production personnel
1.6Complete minor repairs on faulty equipment
1.7Complete workplace documentation according to organisational procedures prior to shoots

2 Set up on location

2.1Contribute ideas to production concepts in discussion with required personnel
2.2Plan camera positions that ensure composition of shots provides visual interpretation of material or subject according to production requirements
2.3Set up and secure cameras and other equipment
2.4Plan repositioning of equipment and accessories during shoots according to production requirements
2.5Label and load capture media and check camera functions
2.6Position microphones according to production requirements and conduct audio check

3 Set up lighting

3.1Determine whether correction is required by assessing quality and quantity of available light according to production requirements
3.2Mount and position lighting equipment safely
3.3Run lighting cables and connect to power sources safely
3.4Install colour frames and gels according to production requirements
3.5Select lenses and filters appropriate to prevailing weather conditions

4 Position and operate camera

4.1Select camera shots and angles that produce effective cuts between shots according to production requirements
4.2Shoot and record sequences as directed according to production and post-production requirements
4.3Implement planned or rehearsed shots according to direction from required personnel by checking camera movements

5 Manipulate cables and camera positioning

5.1Confirm final camera and cable movements by participating in rehearsals
5.2Position and move camera cabling during shoots according to instructions and cues from required personnel
5.3Avoid undue lapses in timing by responding to cues from required personnel
5.4Move cameras and cabling without impeding work of camera operators in cooperation with required personnel
5.5Handle cabling without damaging equipment or causing injury to others

6 Wrap up shoots

6.1Use safe lifting techniques when packing equipment and accessories
6.2Label recorded material and associated documentation according to organisational procedures
6.3Identify and report additional equipment faults and complete required documentation
6.4Leave shoot locations in original or improved condition
6.5Review and reflect on own performance and note areas for improvement

Performance evidence

shoot at least two examples of material for screen productions.
contribute to pre-production discussions about: ways to capture desired style of moving images; location, schedules and timelines of shoot
assemble equipment and accessories in readiness for camera shoots
position camera on location so shots are captured from the best angles
safely set up and test equipment and accessories
safely operate different professional video camera equipment and accessories to capture shots as directed and in a way that facilitates post-production editing
work according to project requirements
work as a team member to position equipment before and during shoots and pack up gear at conclusion of shoots
assist with moving cables and cameras during shoots.

Knowledge evidence

roles and responsibilities of production and post-production personnel
typical problems that arise in the context of shooting material for screen productions and ways to address them
different image capture media and their uses
labelling procedures used for capture media
basic framing techniques and methods of composition
characteristics of microphones and audio equipment commonly used for shooting screen productions
impact of different light sources, lenses and filters on lighting sets and talent
basic principles of lighting that apply in the context of shooting material for screen productions
techniques for handling and attaching cabling
legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of own role and work context
strategies to work collaboratively with a team
work health and safety (WHS) and security procedures that apply to shooting on location.

Foundation skills

Oral communication: Listens carefully and responds to verbal and non-verbal instructions; Reports results and faults using appropriate language
Reading: Interprets textual information to determine production requirements and plans
Writing: Completes production documentation according to requirements
Initiative and enterprise: Makes decisions directly related to own role; Identifies and responds to predictable routine problems; Seeks 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 legal and regulatory responsibilities within scope of role; Follows instructions to complete tasks according to production requirements
Teamwork: Achieves desired results working collaboratively with technical experts

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Questions about assessing CUACAM311

What does an assessment tool for CUACAM311 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACAM311 needs to address all 59 unit components: 6 elements with 31 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUACAM311?

Auditori pulls the current release of CUACAM311 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

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