Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret set plans

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate quantities and take measurements

Required knowledge

terminology used in relation to soft scenery including types of soft scenery and associated parts

stage geography terminology

particular types of materials used for soft scenery construction rationale for selection of these materials and their properties applications and durability

particular techniques used to construct different soft scenery items and rationale

format and meaning of technical drawings used to inform set constructions

organisational and legislative occupational health and safety requirements in particular with regard to safe manual handling techniques and working with hazardous substances

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

understanding of the properties applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used to make soft scenery

correct and safe use of techniques to construct soft scenery elements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through construction of soft scenery on more than one occasion

completion of soft scenery construction tasks within realistic workplace timeframes

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 construct soft scenery

evaluation of soft scenery items constructed by the candidate in terms of quality finishing and appropriate structural soundness

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of soft scenery construction techniques and stage geography terminology

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

materials tools and equipment required to construct soft scenery

a work space in which construction can take place

Soft scenery refers to any item where the main materials used are cloth, canvas or other pliable material. It must include:

Materials may include:

Techniques for constructing soft scenery may include:

Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include: