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

prepare relevant documentation and production information

work effectively as a team member

communicate effectively on the telephone and using twoway communication devices

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

interpret design documentation scale drawings and set construction specifications and instructions

interpret measurements accurately

initiative and enterprise in the context of being flexible and dealing with the unexpected during productions

technical skills sufficient to

use a range of hand and power tools and equipment to dress sets

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

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

dress sets with props accurately and maintain continuity during productions

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

terminology associated with production scheduling

set etiquette and protocols

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 dressing and maintaining the continuity of sets

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

assemble props required for productions

maintain props continuity during productions

handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner

collaborative approach to work

effective verbal and written communication skills

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

completion of props assembly tasks within typical workplace time constraints

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 assembling props for productions

inspection of props assembled by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and proper procedures followed

review of props continuity documentation 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

CUFPRPA Repair maintain and alter props

CUFPRP201A Repair, maintain and alter props.

Production personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Documentation may be:

Productions may include:

Storage facility may include:

Props may include:

Locations may include:

Sources may include:

OHS regulations may include:

Set dressing may include:

Characteristics may include:

Continuity documentation may include:

Materials may include:

Techniques may include: