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 mechanical sets are used to meet varying production needs including the ways in which devices can achieve different effects on stage

properties and applications of devices used in mechanical sets including an understanding of cables levers fulcrums and issues associated with electricallycontrolled sets

safety issues associated with mechanical sets and with the tools equipment and materials used for 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 integrate the use of mechanical devices into set construction

knowledge of specific mechanical devices used within set construction their uses and associated safety issues

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the construction of more than one mechanical set

use of industrycurrent technology and materials for the construction 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 equipment tools and materials to construct mechanical sets

evaluation of mechanical sets constructed by the candidate in relation to quality of finish and safe operation

case studies to assess ability to adapt construction methods for different production requirements

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

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

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

materials equipment and tools required to construct a range of set elements

venuelocation in which sets can be constructed

set specifications and drawings

Relevant colleagues may include:

Mechanical sets may include:

Construction and safety issues for mechanical sets may relate to:

Equipment and materials specific to mechanical set construction may include: