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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

2. Learning outcomes Assessment criteria
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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