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CUAPRP301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assemble and maintain props

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPRP301 - Assemble and maintain props
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble and maintain props required for productions in the film, television, media and entertainment industry sectors.It applies to individuals who work in a team environment, assist in dressing sets and are responsible for maintaining continuity of props during productions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

a range of props

prop storage space

tools, equipment and materials relevant to prop assembly and maintenance.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare props for productions
  • Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements
  • Review and analyse all documentation relevant to productions
  • Confirm availability of secure storage facility for props on location and arrange for safe transport to destination well in time for production
  • Check props are labelled and stored correctly, including provision and care of consumables where required
  • Document condition of props from all sources to ensure they meet required quality standards for production
  • Brief production personnel thoroughly on use, functions and placement of props, including requirements for complying with work health and safety (WHS) regulations
       
Element: Dress sets
  • Assist relevant production personnel to safely handle and dress sets according to production requirements
  • Record accurately, placement of props on set, and make duplicates available where applicable
  • Complete and check the set dressing in time to meet production calls
  • Confirm variations to initial production plans with relevant production personnel
  • Identify and sequence set strike and re-dress tasks according to production requirements and deadlines
  • Observe on-set etiquette and protocols at all times
       
Element: Maintain continuity during productions
  • Check changes to continuity are updated continually, and are accurately recorded on script breakdown
  • Arrange for replacement props to maintain continuity during productions, including reliability of supplies
  • Dress sets throughout productions to replicate or adjust from previous takes or scenes as directed
  • Refer at all times to continuity documentationduring productions, and carry out dressing duties as required
       
Element: Maintain condition of props
  • Use appropriate materials, tools and techniques to complete minor repairs or alterations as required
  • Assess whether damaged props can continue to be used in production and arrange for replacements where necessary in consultation with relevant production personnel
  • Handle and store consumable props according to WHS regulations and enterprise procedures
  • Store, securely and safely, props no longer required during production or return to original sources in good condition
  • Finalise required documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures and protocols
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare props for productions

1.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements

1.2 Review and analyse all documentation relevant to productions

1.3 Confirm availability of secure storage facility for props on location and arrange for safe transport to destination well in time for production

1.4 Check props are labelled and stored correctly, including provision and care of consumables where required

1.5 Document condition of props from all sources to ensure they meet required quality standards for production

1.6 Brief production personnel thoroughly on use, functions and placement of props, including requirements for complying with work health and safety (WHS) regulations

2. Dress sets

2.1 Assist relevant production personnel to safely handle and dress sets according to production requirements

2.2 Record accurately, placement of props on set, and make duplicates available where applicable

2.3 Complete and check the set dressing in time to meet production calls

2.4 Confirm variations to initial production plans with relevant production personnel

2.5 Identify and sequence set strike and re-dress tasks according to production requirements and deadlines

2.6 Observe on-set etiquette and protocols at all times

3. Maintain continuity during productions

3.1 Check changes to continuity are updated continually, and are accurately recorded on script breakdown

3.2 Arrange for replacement props to maintain continuity during productions, including reliability of supplies

3.3 Dress sets throughout productions to replicate or adjust from previous takes or scenes as directed

3.4 Refer at all times to continuity documentationduring productions, and carry out dressing duties as required

4. Maintain condition of props

4.1 Use appropriate materials, tools and techniques to complete minor repairs or alterations as required

4.2 Assess whether damaged props can continue to be used in production and arrange for replacements where necessary in consultation with relevant production personnel

4.3 Handle and store consumable props according to WHS regulations and enterprise procedures

4.4 Store, securely and safely, props no longer required during production or return to original sources in good condition

4.5 Finalise required documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures and protocols

Evidence of the ability to:

prepare, assemble and maintain the quality and supply of props required for productions within typical time constraints

maintain props continuity during productions and respond flexibly to production variations

complete minor repairs or alterations

comply with on-set protocols and etiquette

handle hazardous props, materials and equipment in a safe manner

brief others on safe use, functions and placement of props

maintain set continuity documentation.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

describe materials, tools and techniques to complete minor repairs or alterations to props

identify production scheduling and continuity issues that may impact prop maintenance and assembly

describe prop storage and identification processes and systems

identify work health and safety standards as they apply to the safe handling of props, materials and prop repair equipment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare props for productions

1.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements

1.2 Review and analyse all documentation relevant to productions

1.3 Confirm availability of secure storage facility for props on location and arrange for safe transport to destination well in time for production

1.4 Check props are labelled and stored correctly, including provision and care of consumables where required

1.5 Document condition of props from all sources to ensure they meet required quality standards for production

1.6 Brief production personnel thoroughly on use, functions and placement of props, including requirements for complying with work health and safety (WHS) regulations

2. Dress sets

2.1 Assist relevant production personnel to safely handle and dress sets according to production requirements

2.2 Record accurately, placement of props on set, and make duplicates available where applicable

2.3 Complete and check the set dressing in time to meet production calls

2.4 Confirm variations to initial production plans with relevant production personnel

2.5 Identify and sequence set strike and re-dress tasks according to production requirements and deadlines

2.6 Observe on-set etiquette and protocols at all times

3. Maintain continuity during productions

3.1 Check changes to continuity are updated continually, and are accurately recorded on script breakdown

3.2 Arrange for replacement props to maintain continuity during productions, including reliability of supplies

3.3 Dress sets throughout productions to replicate or adjust from previous takes or scenes as directed

3.4 Refer at all times to continuity documentationduring productions, and carry out dressing duties as required

4. Maintain condition of props

4.1 Use appropriate materials, tools and techniques to complete minor repairs or alterations as required

4.2 Assess whether damaged props can continue to be used in production and arrange for replacements where necessary in consultation with relevant production personnel

4.3 Handle and store consumable props according to WHS regulations and enterprise procedures

4.4 Store, securely and safely, props no longer required during production or return to original sources in good condition

4.5 Finalise required documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures and protocols

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements 
Review and analyse all documentation relevant to productions 
Confirm availability of secure storage facility for props on location and arrange for safe transport to destination well in time for production 
Check props are labelled and stored correctly, including provision and care of consumables where required 
Document condition of props from all sources to ensure they meet required quality standards for production 
Brief production personnel thoroughly on use, functions and placement of props, including requirements for complying with work health and safety (WHS) regulations 
Assist relevant production personnel to safely handle and dress sets according to production requirements 
Record accurately, placement of props on set, and make duplicates available where applicable 
Complete and check the set dressing in time to meet production calls 
Confirm variations to initial production plans with relevant production personnel 
Identify and sequence set strike and re-dress tasks according to production requirements and deadlines 
Observe on-set etiquette and protocols at all times 
Check changes to continuity are updated continually, and are accurately recorded on script breakdown 
Arrange for replacement props to maintain continuity during productions, including reliability of supplies 
Dress sets throughout productions to replicate or adjust from previous takes or scenes as directed 
Refer at all times to continuity documentationduring productions, and carry out dressing duties as required 
Use appropriate materials, tools and techniques to complete minor repairs or alterations as required 
Assess whether damaged props can continue to be used in production and arrange for replacements where necessary in consultation with relevant production personnel 
Handle and store consumable props according to WHS regulations and enterprise procedures 
Store, securely and safely, props no longer required during production or return to original sources in good condition 
Finalise required documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures and protocols 

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