Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret props documentation and read product labels

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities of materials and take basic measurements

Required knowledge

the scope of props items that may be constructed and the factors that impact on whether to construct or acquire by other means

the properties and applications of materials commonly used for prop construction including paper latex foam canvas and leather

the properties and applications of contact adhesives commonly used for props construction

types of tools commonly used for props construction

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

techniques for the manipulation of materials commonly used in prop construction

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

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

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

ability to use techniques materials and equipment safely for the construction of props

knowledge of the properties and applications of different materials tools equipment for different types of props

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the use of techniques materials and equipment to construct a prop

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate using particular techniques tools and equipment

evaluation of items constructed by the candidate in terms of quality of finish

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and safety issues

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

This unit requires access to

materials tools and equipment commonly used for props construction

a workspace in which props can be constructed safely

Props requiring construction may include a vast range of items but props construction at this level would generally involve the use of:

Equipment and tools for prop construction may include:

Safety procedures associated with the use of props construction materials may include:

Typical problems that may occur in props construction may include: