Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg set designers and continuity personnel

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

explain the features of prop items to others

complete routine workplace documentation

work effectively as a team member

communicate effectively on the telephone

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret design documentation and scale drawings

interpret measurements accurately

account for minor expenditures eg petty cash

technical skills sufficient to

use a range of hand and power tools and equipment to alter and maintain props

use and apply a range of materials eg plaster adhesives and mouldings

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

label and store props in an orderly manner

maintain a clean and safe work area

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in designing and realising productions

understanding the artistic and technical elements of productions

characteristics of different types of props

prop design and construction processes

familiarity with storage and identification processes and systems

methods for the safe handling of hazardous materials

OHS standards as they apply to maintaining and altering props

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

organise and store props in line with production requirements

demonstrate attention to detail when repairing maintaining and altering a range of props

follow directions and instructions

handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

completion of props maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints

access to the tools required to complete repair and maintenance tasks

access to a range of props used in productions

access to productions requiring a range of props

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

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

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

direct observation of the candidate repairing maintaining or altering props

inspection of props repaired maintained or altered by the candidate

review of props maintenance reports prepared by the candidate

written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUEPRPB Apply a general knowledge of props construction

CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction.

Production personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Props may include:

Productions may include:

Faults may include:

OHS regulations may include:

Techniques may include:

Materials may include:

Storage may include:

Sources may include:

Documentation may include: