Required skills

communication skills sufficient to visualise and interpret creative concepts

literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation construction specifications instructions and drawings

numeracy skills sufficient to calculate measurements

technical skills sufficient to

draw including perspectivetechnical drawing and drawing to scale

safely handle hazardous materials typically used in set construction

use a range of set construction equipment including hand and power tools

use a range of set construction techniques including carpentry and joinery

work with specialised materials

Required knowledge

behaviour of materials finishes painting techniques and colours under lighting and other production conditions

copyright moral rights and intellectual property issues and legislation

current and emerging technology relevant to set construction

legislative and organisational OHS standards in relation to set construction

principles and techniques of set construction and painting

properties and characteristics of materials before and after art finishing

properties applications and durability of materials used for set construction

safe handling techniques for hazardous materials typically used in set construction

testing finished and unfinished materials such as fabric leather vinyl plastic foam latex found objects straw paper and cardboard

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

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to correctly and safely use techniques and processes to realise the creation of sets

ability to interpret set designs and documentation in order to meet production requirements

ability to interpret specifications correctly to determine appropriate construction techniques for a range of sets

knowledge and understanding of the properties applications and durability of different types of materials used to make set elements

This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed Assessment should only address those variable circumstances listed in the range of variables statements which apply to the chosen context

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement

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

access to set specifications and drawings

access to venueslocations in which sets can be constructed

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the oracy language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

case studies to assess candidates ability to determine construction techniques for a range of different set requirements

evaluation of sets created by candidate in terms of construction quality and adherence to specifications

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

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

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFPPMA Coordinate film and media production services and resources

CUFPPM403A Coordinate film and media production services and resources

CUFSETA Assemble and maintain sets

CUFSET301A Assemble and maintain sets

MEMC Use hand tools

MEM18001C Use hand tools.

Relevant personnel may include:

Set construction methods may include:

Production requirements may include:

Set item may include:

Relevant documentation may include: