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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills to

respond appropriately to constructive feedback on own performance

respond appropriately to directions during rehearsals

present confidently in rehearsal

deal constructively with conflict that arises during rehearsals

initiative and enterprise skills to

adapt own performance in response to direction

respond appropriately to the unexpected during rehearsals

learning skills to improve live performance skills and expression through practice

listening skills to monitor and adjust performance as required

selfmanagement and planning skills to

plan practice time

identify areas of weakness and plan practice accordingly

maintain an appropriate standard of personal presentation for rehearsals

technical skills to use a range of techniques in area of specialisation

Required knowledge

OHS principles and legislation relevant to particular performance contexts such as

hearing protection

performance anxiety

protection of body against overuse injury

safe lifting procedures

issues and challenges that arise in the context of rehearsing performances

performance and rehearsal protocols

relationship between rehearsal and performance

repertoire relevant to the performance or production

performance vocabulary and terminology

principles and techniques in area of specialisation

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

demonstrate appropriate performance skills

demonstrate progression of performance skills over the rehearsal period

provide critical analyses of own and others performances

work collaboratively with the production team

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

opportunities for full rehearsal practice

wellequipped stage or performance area in which to conduct rehearsals

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence

thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

observation of candidate contributing to discussions about own performance and that of others

verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of rehearsing performances

review of participants work performance during rehearsal

direct observation or video recording of candidate during rehearsals

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands eg literacy and the needs of particular groups eg people with disabilities and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English remote communities and those with interrupted schooling

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUAPRFA Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

CUAPRF402A Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer

CUAPRFA Use technique in performance

CUAPRF406A Use technique in performance.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Purpose and parametersmay include:	practice of individual performance progression of skills rehearsal of key scenes before filming rehearsal to establish moves and staging requirements rehearsal to refine staging requirements rehearsal to refine delivery of lines.
Types of rehearsalsmay include:	ensemble rehearsal first reading of script full dress rehearsal rehearsal before filming rehearsal of key scenes or parts rehearsal for publicity purposes technical run-through.
Members of the rehearsal teammay include:	artistic director audiovisual artist choreographer costume designer designer lighting designer or operator make-up artist performers production manager props master set designer and builder sound designer and operator stage director stage manager.
Protocols and behaviourmay include:	attendance at rehearsals awareness of rehearsal team hierarchy bans on visitors constructive approach to skills development constructive response to direction demeanour positive approach to performances by others positive attitude presentation privacy considerations publicity considerations punctuality set lock-down.
Rehearsal requirementsmay include:	attendance times costume fitting equipment preparation liaison with ensemble or other performers.
Aspects of own partmay include:	awareness of sight lines and marks interaction with other performers lines moves routines.
Techniques may include:	acrobatics acting circus clown dance improvisation mask mime movement physical theatre puppetry and object manipulation voice.