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CUAPRP401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Coordinate props

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUAPRP401 - Coordinate props
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to source, obtain, prepare and monitor props for live productions.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously as they take responsibility for coordinating props. They may also be responsible for supervising others.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:

prop specifications

prop materials

production schedules.

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: Determine prop requirements
  • Determine prop requirements with reference to production documentation
  • Consult with relevant personnel about artistic and functional requirements for props as required
  • Confirm budgets and timeframes that affect the purchase of props with relevant personnel
       
Element: Obtain prop items
  • Undertake research on the style and nature of props required to establish a clear picture of requirements
  • Investigate options and potential sources of props, to achieve the best outcome
  • Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints
  • Acquire props and document acquisition details according to organisational procedures
       
Element: Prepare and maintain props during productions
  • Prepare and check prop items prior to performances so that required items are available and in working order
  • Secure and store props according to organisational procedures before, during and after productions
  • Identify the need for and organise appropriate prop replacements and repairs to meet production requirements
  • Return props to suppliers or storage and, where appropriate, dispose of props according to environmental and safety requirements
  • Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props, including appropriate cataloguing
  • Update documentation on sources and suppliers of props for use in future productions
       


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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine prop requirements

1.1 Determine prop requirements with reference to production documentation

1.2 Consult with relevant personnel about artistic and functional requirements for props as required

1.3 Confirm budgets and timeframes that affect the purchase of props with relevant personnel

2. Obtain prop items

2.1 Undertake research on the style and nature of props required to establish a clear picture of requirements

2.2 Investigate options and potential sources of props, to achieve the best outcome

2.3 Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints

2.4 Acquire props and document acquisition details according to organisational procedures

3. Prepare and maintain props during productions

3.1 Prepare and check prop items prior to performances so that required items are available and in working order

3.2 Secure and store props according to organisational procedures before, during and after productions

3.3 Identify the need for and organise appropriate prop replacements and repairs to meet production requirements

3.4 Return props to suppliers or storage and, where appropriate, dispose of props according to environmental and safety requirements

3.5 Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props, including appropriate cataloguing

3.6 Update documentation on sources and suppliers of props for use in future productions

Evidence of the ability to:

organise and maintain props for at least two productions

meet work deadlines

work collaboratively.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided for each of the above points at least once.

To complete the unit requirements the individual must:

describe the broad categories of props used in productions and the role of one-off specialist items

provide examples of where to acquire both period and contemporary prop items

explain safety procedures that need to be followed in relation to working with props.

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.

Elements

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance Criteria

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

1. Determine prop requirements

1.1 Determine prop requirements with reference to production documentation

1.2 Consult with relevant personnel about artistic and functional requirements for props as required

1.3 Confirm budgets and timeframes that affect the purchase of props with relevant personnel

2. Obtain prop items

2.1 Undertake research on the style and nature of props required to establish a clear picture of requirements

2.2 Investigate options and potential sources of props, to achieve the best outcome

2.3 Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints

2.4 Acquire props and document acquisition details according to organisational procedures

3. Prepare and maintain props during productions

3.1 Prepare and check prop items prior to performances so that required items are available and in working order

3.2 Secure and store props according to organisational procedures before, during and after productions

3.3 Identify the need for and organise appropriate prop replacements and repairs to meet production requirements

3.4 Return props to suppliers or storage and, where appropriate, dispose of props according to environmental and safety requirements

3.5 Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props, including appropriate cataloguing

3.6 Update documentation on sources and suppliers of props for use in future productions

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
Determine prop requirements with reference to production documentation 
Consult with relevant personnel about artistic and functional requirements for props as required 
Confirm budgets and timeframes that affect the purchase of props with relevant personnel 
Undertake research on the style and nature of props required to establish a clear picture of requirements 
Investigate options and potential sources of props, to achieve the best outcome 
Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints 
Acquire props and document acquisition details according to organisational procedures 
Prepare and check prop items prior to performances so that required items are available and in working order 
Secure and store props according to organisational procedures before, during and after productions 
Identify the need for and organise appropriate prop replacements and repairs to meet production requirements 
Return props to suppliers or storage and, where appropriate, dispose of props according to environmental and safety requirements 
Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props, including appropriate cataloguing 
Update documentation on sources and suppliers of props for use in future productions 

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