Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to

liaise with relevant production personnel eg scenic art designer scenic artists and set construction crew

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

complete routine workplace documentation

work effectively as a team member

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to accurately interpret scale drawings and measurements

technical skills sufficient to use a range of hand and power tools and materials to prepare scenic art cloths

selfmanagement and planning skills sufficient to

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

seek expert assistance when problems arise

label and store finished scenic art elements 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

characteristics of a range of materialsused inscenic art including paints andcloths

scenic art design and construction processes

different types of construction materials and techniques

familiarity with storage and identification processes and systems

methods for the safe handling of hazardous materials

OHS standards as they apply to preparing and priming scenic art cloths

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 scenic art elements in line with production requirements

demonstrate attention to detail when preparing and priming scenic art cloths

follow directions and instructions

correctly interpret scenic art specifications and documentation

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 scenic art preparation tasks within typical workplace time constraints

access to the tools materials and equipment required to prepare scenic art cloths

access to productions requiring scenic art cloths

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 preparing and priming scenic art cloths

inspection of scenic art cloths prepared by the candidate to determine whether correct procedures have been followed and production requirements have been met

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

CUESCEB Apply a general knowledge of scenic art

CUESCE05B Apply a general knowledge of scenic art

CUFSCEA Repair maintain and alter scenic art

CUFSCE202A Repair, maintain and alter scenic art.

Production personnel may include:

Production requirements may include:

Documentation may include:

Scenic art cloth may include:

Equipment may include:

Materials may include:

Scenic art elements may include:

Productions may include:

OHS regulations may include: