This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of basic techniques, materials and equipment to construct props.

At this level, individuals are under broad supervision and are expected to act autonomously within established parameters as they take responsibility for assisting with props and set dressing in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for prop construction	1.1 Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of props to be constructed 1.2 Select materials for prop construction according to instructions and intended use of prop items 1.3 Calculate correct quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible 1.4 Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of props being constructed
2. Construct simple props	2.1 Use techniques to construct props, including the safe use of adhesives 2.2 Complete the prop construction process in a logical manner 2.3 Follow safety procedures throughout the prop construction process 2.4 Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure team efficiency and quality of props items
3. Finalise prop construction	3.1 Identify problems with prop construction promptly and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor 3.2 Seek feedback on own construction techniques and note ways to improve own work performance 3.3 Contribute to evaluations of prop construction processes

Evidence of the ability to:

use basic techniques, materials and equipment to construct simple props for at least one production

follow safety procedures

work cooperatively with others.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must describe:

properties and applications of materials commonly used for prop construction

types of tools and techniques commonly used for prop construction

safety and environmental issues associated with the use of tools, materials and adhesives

link between the intended use of a prop and the selection of materials and construction method.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to basic materials and equipment used in prop construction.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Prepare for prop construction	1.1 Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of props to be constructed 1.2 Select materials for prop construction according to instructions and intended use of prop items 1.3 Calculate correct quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible 1.4 Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of props being constructed
2. Construct simple props	2.1 Use techniques to construct props, including the safe use of adhesives 2.2 Complete the prop construction process in a logical manner 2.3 Follow safety procedures throughout the prop construction process 2.4 Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure team efficiency and quality of props items
3. Finalise prop construction	3.1 Identify problems with prop construction promptly and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor 3.2 Seek feedback on own construction techniques and note ways to improve own work performance 3.3 Contribute to evaluations of prop construction processes

Evidence of the ability to:

use basic techniques, materials and equipment to construct simple props for at least one production

follow safety procedures

work cooperatively with others.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must describe:

properties and applications of materials commonly used for prop construction

types of tools and techniques commonly used for prop construction

safety and environmental issues associated with the use of tools, materials and adhesives

link between the intended use of a prop and the selection of materials and construction method.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to basic materials and equipment used in prop construction.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of props to be constructed
Select materials for prop construction according to instructions and intended use of prop items
Calculate correct quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible
Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of props being constructed
Use techniques to construct props, including the safe use of adhesives
Complete the prop construction process in a logical manner
Follow safety procedures throughout the prop construction process
Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure team efficiency and quality of props items
Identify problems with prop construction promptly and take action within scope of own responsibility or report to supervisor
Seek feedback on own construction techniques and note ways to improve own work performance
Contribute to evaluations of prop construction processes

Assessment Cover Sheet

CUAPRP201 - Develop basic prop construction skills

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CUAPRP201 - Develop basic prop construction skills

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