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Projectionists operate and maintain projection equipment in cinema theatres. They inspect the movie films before loading them into the projector. Projectionist make sure that everything runs smoothly during the projection of the movie. They also are responsible for the proper storage of movie films.

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Competences
18
Groups
4
Essential
10
Optional
8

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
projection equipment

The different types of projection equipment, their properties, and usages.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
health and safety regulations

Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.

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Essential skills and competences 8 competences

Occupation specific

4 competences
check film reels

Check the condition of film reels upon arrival and register them according company guidelines.

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load film reels

Load the film reels into the projector and unload them after the projection.

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operate projector

Operate projection equipment manually or with a control panel.

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store film reels

Store film reels safely after projection and after removing the markings.

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3 competences
adjust projector

Adjust the controls of projection equipment to obtain a clear and well-positioned image.

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assist multimedia operator

Take over tasks from the multimedia operator as required. Call cues for the multimedia operator or operate the multimedia equipment yourself.

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use a telecine

Operate a Cathode-ray tube (CRT) system or a charge-coupled device telecine (CCD), which produce white light to colour grade images on film by exposing them to this light.

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apply health and safety standards

Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.

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Optional knowledge 3 competences

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Cross-sector

3 competences
copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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electricity

The principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.

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optics

The science that studies the elements and reaction of light.

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Optional skills and competences 5 competences

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3 competences
glue film reels

Glue film reels together with a splicer.

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maintain projection equipment

Maintain, test and repair the projection equipment to safeguard the quality of the images and sound.

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mark film reels

Mark beginning, end, and light and sound extinguishing or increasing markers on the reel.

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synchronise sound with images

Synchronise recorded sound with footage.

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Cross-sector

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manage rented goods returns

Organise the return of rented goods to the distributor.

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