Assessor Resource

CUASET301
Construct soft scenery

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct cloth-based set items, such as legs and borders for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.

At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.

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

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Evidence Required

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 soft scenery construction

1.1 Confirm soft scenery requirements with relevant personnel and with reference to set plans

1.2 Select materials for soft scenery according to production requirements

1.3 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

1.4 Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of soft scenery being constructed

2. Undertake construction activities

2.1 Use a range of techniques to construct soft scenery elements

2.2 Complete the construction process in a logical sequence within agreed timeframes

2.3 Follow safety procedures throughout the construction process according to organisational requirements

2.4 Work cooperatively with team members to ensure work efficiency and quality of soft scenery

3. Complete soft scenery construction tasks

3.1 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust techniques and approach as required

3.2 Promptly identify problems and take action within scope of own responsibility

3.3 Complete workplace documentation as required

Evidence of the ability to:

construct soft scenery elements for at least one production

follow safety procedures

meet deadlines

work collaboratively.

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 the features of a range of materials used for soft scenery construction, the context in which they are used and the reason for using them

describe techniques used to construct different soft scenery items and the reasons for using them

describe typical formats for technical drawings used in set construction plans and the way in which they are used during the process of constructing soft scenery items

explain organisational safety requirements in relation to safe manual-handling techniques and working with hazardous substances.

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:

materials, tools and equipment required to construct soft scenery

a work space in which construction can take place.

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

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare for soft scenery construction

1.1 Confirm soft scenery requirements with relevant personnel and with reference to set plans

1.2 Select materials for soft scenery according to production requirements

1.3 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

1.4 Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of soft scenery being constructed

2. Undertake construction activities

2.1 Use a range of techniques to construct soft scenery elements

2.2 Complete the construction process in a logical sequence within agreed timeframes

2.3 Follow safety procedures throughout the construction process according to organisational requirements

2.4 Work cooperatively with team members to ensure work efficiency and quality of soft scenery

3. Complete soft scenery construction tasks

3.1 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust techniques and approach as required

3.2 Promptly identify problems and take action within scope of own responsibility

3.3 Complete workplace documentation as required

Evidence of the ability to:

construct soft scenery elements for at least one production

follow safety procedures

meet deadlines

work collaboratively.

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 the features of a range of materials used for soft scenery construction, the context in which they are used and the reason for using them

describe techniques used to construct different soft scenery items and the reasons for using them

describe typical formats for technical drawings used in set construction plans and the way in which they are used during the process of constructing soft scenery items

explain organisational safety requirements in relation to safe manual-handling techniques and working with hazardous substances.

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:

materials, tools and equipment required to construct soft scenery

a work space in which construction can take place.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm soft scenery requirements with relevant personnel and with reference to set plans 
Select materials for soft scenery according to production requirements 
Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible 
Select equipment and tools according to materials being used and type of soft scenery being constructed 
Use a range of techniques to construct soft scenery elements 
Complete the construction process in a logical sequence within agreed timeframes 
Follow safety procedures throughout the construction process according to organisational requirements 
Work cooperatively with team members to ensure work efficiency and quality of soft scenery 
Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust techniques and approach as required 
Promptly identify problems and take action within scope of own responsibility 
Complete workplace documentation as required 

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