This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate cameras under special conditions for film or television productions. Individuals undertake planning for the shoot, select required equipment and operate camera equipment according to production requirements.

The unit applies to those who may be working on productions that require capturing shots from moving vehicles, aircraft, trains or underwater, using digital or film cameras. Generally, they work under direction but in situations such as deep underwater shoots, they carry responsibility for most, if not all, of the filming.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.