CUF40607 - Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction
Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the construction of sets, props and scenery for productions, events or exhibitions in the film, television and entertainment industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Props maker
Scenic artist
Set builder.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 14
4 core units
10 elective units
8 elective units must be selected from the elective list below.
The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the elective units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
Industry context
CUFIND301B Work effectively in the screen and media industries
or
CUEIND01C Source and apply entertainment industry knowledge
CUESTA06B Apply a general knowledge of theatrical rigging
Sustainability
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Workforce development
TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills
Selecting electives for different outcomes
The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.
TAADEL301B Provide training through instruction and demonstration of work skills.
Pathways...
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations
There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.
National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work
The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.
CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level
CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level
CPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.
National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work
Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).
Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' from the CPC08 Construction and Plumbing Integrated Framework Training Package fulfils this requirement.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by a set builder based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
interpreting and completing workplace documentation
interpreting design briefs, and design and technical specifications
negotiating solutions to problems that arise in the workplace
negotiating with resource suppliers
presenting options for discussion with colleagues and/or clients and responding to feedback
advising licensed rigger of work requirements
Teamwork
working as a member of a production team
providing staff briefings
leading a team and promoting team effectiveness
working with a licensed rigger
Problem-solving
adjusting equipment in the case of malfunction
finding solutions to unusual set construction requests
calculating costs
calculating scale, proportion and dimension to produce technical drawings
developing solutions to budget overruns
identifying and responding appropriately to a safety issue
Initiative and enterprise
contributing ideas for and participating in quality improvement activities
making scale models that present required concepts
developing a range of feasible set construction options that take budgetary and other constraints into account
exploring options in response to design briefs
brainstorming ideas with colleagues to come up with innovative solutions to set construction issues
adapting equipment to allow for achievement of different effects
Planning and organising
assessing staff workloads and preparing workflow documentation
monitoring safety procedures and record keeping systems
organising construction materials and resources
planning and managing set construction projects
sourcing and costing resources
researching options for new set construction methods or media
Self-management
observing OHS procedures in the workplace
prioritising work tasks
seeking expert assistance when problems arise
sourcing information and reference material in a timely fashion
working under pressure and meeting deadlines
Learning
identifying and participating in professional development activities
providing information and training to colleagues on OHS issues
keeping up to date with industry developments and trends
improving performance/product through experimentation
Technology
using the internet for research
using common features of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
using a range of hand and power tools
assessing technology options for set construction projects
