CUALGT211 — Develop basic lighting skills

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What an assessment for CUALGT211 must cover

35 assessable components: 3 elements (15 performance criteria), 4 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 lighting tasks

1.1Confirm lighting plans and types of lights required for production
1.2Sort lights and lighting equipment in preparation for set-up
1.3Identify materials to use with different lighting components
1.4Identify rigging and positioning points and assist with rigging lights as required

2 Complete lighting tasks

2.1Use lighting desk according to instructions
2.2Cut and label lighting gel according to instructions
2.3Patch DMX cables under supervision from required personnel
2.4Attach accessories as required
2.5Apply safe manual-handling techniques
2.6Identify and resolve issues with equipment within scope of own responsibility
2.7Confirm availability of production equipment at specified locations
2.8Communicate with required personnel, clients and the public regarding lighting tasks

3 Complete post-production tasks

3.1Store equipment according to organisational procedures
3.2Perform routine check of equipment
3.3Report repair and maintenance issues to required personnel

Performance evidence

complete basic lighting tasks for at least two different productions.
complete tasks safely and according to instructions
apply knowledge of key features and purpose of lighting equipment and accessories to work activities
use lighting terminology correctly when communicating with others.

Knowledge evidence

general scope and potential of lighting operations in different production contexts
key aspects of electrical power: watts, amps, kilowatts
general features of lanterns and accessories, DMX cables, RDM and control systems
beam angles, throws and the functions of common lamps
roles and responsibilities of lighting technicians in different contexts
types of automated lights and any special operational requirements, including LED lighting
standard requirements for storing of lighting equipment
work health and safety procedures in relation to handling and operating lighting equipment and accessories.

Foundation skills

Reading: Applies an understanding of scale, lighting symbols and notation conventions when interpreting lighting plans
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
Numeracy: Counts and sorts equipment Uses numerically-based controls on equipment Calculates power loadings (amperage)
Self-management: Follows safety and workplace procedures Understands and completes main tasks and responsibilities within the boundaries of own role
Teamwork: Works collaboratively to complete lighting tasks
Planning and organising: Plans and completes routine tasks
Problem solving: Recognises and responds to predictable routine problems related to own role Seeks assistance when problems are beyond immediate responsibilities or experience
Technology: Operates lighting desks at a basic level

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What does an assessment tool for CUALGT211 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUALGT211 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 15 performance criteria, 4 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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