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Evidence Guide: CUFCAM302A - Rig camera infrastructure

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CUFCAM302A - Rig camera infrastructure

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for cable rigs

  1. Confirm cabling requirements for shoots with relevant production staff and select appropriate camera cables
  2. Repair minor cable faults or defects according to safety requirements and manufacturer instructions
  3. Refer complex repairs to technical specialists according to enterprise procedures
  4. Complete documentation, according to enterprise requirements
  5. Ensure that camera cables are operational and available on time at the correct location
Confirm cabling requirements for shoots with relevant production staff and select appropriate camera cables

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Repair minor cable faults or defects according to safety requirements and manufacturer instructions

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Refer complex repairs to technical specialists according to enterprise procedures

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Complete documentation, according to enterprise requirements

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Ensure that camera cables are operational and available on time at the correct location

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Rig camera cables

  1. Check that power source is appropriate and available
  2. Use the camera plan and other available cabling information to confirm cable points and cable runs
  3. Establish cable points, runs and lengths to meet anticipated camera movements and minimise cable cross-overs
  4. Lay out excess cable to avoid knotting or twisting during use
  5. Run power cables from power source to cameras and other relevant equipment
  6. Secure cables to avoid strain on plugs and sockets
  7. Ensure that cable routing and patching to camera control units, cable slinging and cable ramping is completed according to camera plans and completed in a safe manner
  8. Check that camera cables are run from correct outlet points to cameras and do not impede the movement of cameras involved in productions
  9. Ensure that installed camera cables are not a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public
Check that power source is appropriate and available

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Use the camera plan and other available cabling information to confirm cable points and cable runs

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Establish cable points, runs and lengths to meet anticipated camera movements and minimise cable cross-overs

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Lay out excess cable to avoid knotting or twisting during use

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Run power cables from power source to cameras and other relevant equipment

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Secure cables to avoid strain on plugs and sockets

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Ensure that cable routing and patching to camera control units, cable slinging and cable ramping is completed according to camera plans and completed in a safe manner

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Check that camera cables are run from correct outlet points to cameras and do not impede the movement of cameras involved in productions

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Ensure that installed camera cables are not a hazard to personnel involved in shoots or to the general public

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Lay tracks for dolly mounts

  1. Position tracks according to production requirements and confirm final positioning with relevant production staff
  2. Lay tracks safely, taking account of ground conditions and according to site safety plans
  3. Ensure that tracks are placed without risk to production staff involved in shoots and that they are smooth, level and secure throughout the route
  4. Ensure that tracks do not intrude on proposed shots and allow free movement of camera equipment and staff
  5. Secure dolly to track and check fastenings
Position tracks according to production requirements and confirm final positioning with relevant production staff

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Lay tracks safely, taking account of ground conditions and according to site safety plans

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Ensure that tracks are placed without risk to production staff involved in shoots and that they are smooth, level and secure throughout the route

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Ensure that tracks do not intrude on proposed shots and allow free movement of camera equipment and staff

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Secure dolly to track and check fastenings

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Disassemble camera cables and dolly tracks

  1. Break down cabling and ensure that cables are coiled or wound onto drums to avoid strains or damage
  2. Break down and carry track equipment, employing safe lifting techniques
  3. Report damage to equipment to relevant production staff and complete required documentation
  4. Clean and safely pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
  5. Leave worksites in original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites
Break down cabling and ensure that cables are coiled or wound onto drums to avoid strains or damage

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Break down and carry track equipment, employing safe lifting techniques

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Report damage to equipment to relevant production staff and complete required documentation

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Clean and safely pack equipment to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required

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Leave worksites in original or improved condition, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

correct rigging of cables according to a camera plan in a variety of production contexts

safe construction and laying of dolly tracks

safe work practices

cooperative attitude in a team environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a real or simulated workplace environment that reproduces all the elements of a television production

access to video cables and equipment as listed in the range statement

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance

observation of the candidate laying cables and setting up dolly tracks on location to determine if correct procedures have been followed

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUFCAM301A Shoot material for screen productions

MEM18001C Use hand tools.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communication skills sufficient to interpret camera plans

initiative in the context of making practical suggestions that result in minor modifications to camera plans

technical skills sufficient to:

undertake basic repairs to a range of different cables

use tools and test equipment required to install and maintain cables

ability to work and communicate closely with other team members

problem solving skills in the context of anticipating and addressing equipment set-up problems

self-management skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

literacy skills sufficient to interpret written and verbal instructions

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of production personnel

broadcast/film language and terminology

issues and challenges that arise in the context of rigging camera infrastructure

compatibility of a range of video cameras and camera equipment with:

a range of cables and connectors

different power sources

OHS regulations and requirements, and procedures in relation to the use of electrical equipment, cables and dolly tracks

duty of care to colleagues and the general public

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Shoots may include:

digital

film

multi-camera

single-camera.

Relevant production staff may include:

camera operator

director

director of photography

floor manager

gaffer

grip

head of department

lighting personnel

other specialist staff

other technical staff

safety officer

supervisor

technical director.

Camera cables may include:

auxiliary cables

camera cables

power cables.

Documentation may include:

camera plan

fault reports

production schedules

rig plans

stock orders

stock reports.

Locations may include:

day

exterior

interior

night

outside broadcasts

studio.

Power sources may include:

battery power

generator

mains power.

Camera movements may include:

crab

dolly

pan

static

tilt

track in/out.

Equipment may include:

cameras

monitors

power supply

video assists.

Productions may include:

animated productions

commercials

documentaries

EFP (electronic field production)

ENG (electronic news gathering)

feature films

filmed events or performances

live or prerecorded television productions

music video

short films

television productions, e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport.

Ground conditions may include:

broken

dry

firm

level

sloping

soft

studio flooring

undulating

wet.

Fastenings may include:

bolts

carabiners harnesses

clamps

fixings

joiners

knots

lashings

ropes.