Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation

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

Required knowledge

detailed knowledge of the properties applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used for prop construction and how these can be combined

legislative and organisational occupational health and safety standards including safe handling of hazardous materials

the behaviour of various materials finishes painting techniques and colours under lighting

the properties and characteristics of a variety of materials before and after art finishing

general knowledge of the properties of materials used in props construction

environmental issues associated with tools and materials used in props

awareness of copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation

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

use of safe techniques to create mixedmedia props to meet production requirements

detailed knowledge of the props construction process the use of different media and the effects that can be achieved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the creation of mixedmedia props for a nominated production

involvement of and interaction with a production team to reflect the collaborative nature of the production process

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 techniques to create props

evaluation of items created by the candidate in terms of suitability of construction methods and quality of finishing

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

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

Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands 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

Assessment of this unit requires access to

equipment and materials used to make props

design specifications for props

Props may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Methods and techniques within this unit could be quite broad in nature and may include:

Props must be constructed from a range of different media. Media may include:

Documentation may include: