Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate measurements and quantities and to interpret construction plans

Required knowledge

typical ways in which furniture may be used as a prop in different productionevent contexts

types of furniture that might be constructed and those most likely to be acquired by other means

properties and applications of materials commonly used for prop furniture

techniques for trick furniture including how to create a breakaway section

safety issues associated with the use of materials tools and equipment for furniture construction

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

safe and correct use of techniques to make prop furniture

knowledge of the properties of materials used in the making of prop furniture and the associated safety issues

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the creation of prop furniture for a productionevent

construction of furniture items within a commerciallyrealistic timeframe

Method of assessment

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

evaluation of furniture items constructed by the candidate in terms of suitability for production and quality of finish

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues and particular construction techniques

case studies to assess ability to select different techniques to meet varying production requirements

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

equipment tools and materials used to construct prop furniture

work area where prop furniture can be safely constructed

Relevant colleagues may include:

Nature of prop furniture and construction techniques may be impacted by:

Tools and equipment:

Materials used for the creation of prop furniture may include:

Preparation of items for finishing may include: