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Unit 40: Plan and Organise the Photographic Assignment

Unit code: M/600/8978

QCF level: 3

Credit value: 7

Guided learning hours: 50

Unit aim

The unit aims to enable learners to prepare for photographic assignments. It covers the administrative activities involved in setting up and carrying these out, finding a location, hiring equipment and materials, and relevant legal and ethical issues.

Learning outcomes and assessment criteria

In order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all the learning outcomes for the unit. The assessment criteria determine the standard required to achieve the unit. On completion of this unit a learner should:

Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

1 Be able to maintain good business practice when planning photographic assignments

1.1 Identify good environmental practice relevant to the assignment

1.2 Identify potential problems relevant to the assignment

2 Be able to carry out administrative arrangements for the photographic assignment

2.1 Arrange activities in order of priority, to fulfil the photographic assignment

2.2 Identify possibilities and constraints presented by non-studio locations

2.3 Obtain relevant permissions to take photographs

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

2.4 Identify insurance requirements and conditions for photographic equipment and location

2.5 Identify the photographic equipment needed to complete the assignment

2.6 Make arrangements to acquire any equipment or material required, complying with organisational policies

2.7 Maintain records for all aspects of the assignment

3 Be able to liaise with relevant parties

3.1 Work with relevant parties to resolve any questions about the assignments

3.2 Identify the relevant dress code, behaviour and language for the assignment

3.3 Agree with relevant parties the arrangements for working together

3.4 Notify relevant parties in good time if it proves impossible to undertake assignments or resolve problems

3.5 Maintain a professional approach with clients and other relevant parties

4 Understand legislation, ethics and business requirements relevant to the photographic assignment

4.1 Identify key aspects of legislation relevant to the photographic assignment

4.2 Identify aspects of codes of ethics/conduct relevant to planning and organising the photographic assignment

4.3 Address any potential legal and ethical issues arising from the nature of the assignment

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Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

5 Understand health and safety requirements relevant to photographic assignments

5.1 Identify key aspects of health and safety legislation and regulations relevant to own work environment

5.2 Identify appropriate action to minimise potential risks and hazards involved in the assignments