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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare stage area
   • Refer to stage plan and consult with supervisor to obtain details of work requirements
   • Clear and clean stage area in preparation for staging installation
   • Mark out stage according to stage plan and directions from supervisor
   • Work cooperatively with crews from other departments when sharing the stage
2. Lay up floor and position set pieces
   • Lay up floor according to stage plan and directions from supervisor
   • Move and assemble set pieces according to stage plan and directions from supervisor
   • Follow safety procedures when laying up floor and positioning set pieces
   • Identify adjustments required in consultation with relevant personnel and take appropriate action
3. Finalise activities
   • Clean up and clear surrounding areas to ensure safe work space for all personnel
   • Seek feedback on own work performance and note areas for improvement

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

install flooring and basic set pieces for at least two productions

apply knowledge of the roles and functions of staging departments, staging personnel and staging terminology to work activities

follow instructions and safety procedures

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.

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Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the role of staging personnel and how they relate to other production personnel

in the context of interpreting stage plans, indicate on a stage diagram, where the following positions are:

downstage and upstage

onstage and offstage

opposite prompt (OP)

prompt side (PS)

scenery dock

stage right and stage left

describe the main safety issues associated with the use of common stage machinery and equipment

describe or demonstrate the following aspects of assembling set pieces:

lashing/toggling and pinhinging flats together

running and floating a flat

using tech screws and bolts

describe or demonstrate how to tie the following soft scenery set pieces:

borders

cycloramas

gauzes

legs

scrims

describe or demonstrate how to tie the following knots used to assemble set pieces:

bowline

clove

figure-eight knot (single and double)

half-hitch

hitch

overhand knot

reef knot

rolling hitch

truckie’s hitch

whippings and rope seizing

describe how health and safety requirements apply to staging operations and the handling of hazardous substances.

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