Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CUASET402 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct mechanical sets

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CUASET402 - Construct mechanical sets
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct set elements that are operated through mechanical devices in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring that mechanical set pieces meet the creative requirements of productions. They may 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:

equipment, tools and materials used to construct mechanical sets

a work area where mechanical set pieces can be constructed safely.

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 requirements for mechanical sets
  • In consultation with relevant colleagues and with reference to production documentation, confirm requirements for mechanical sets
  • Discuss construction and safety issues associated with constructing mechanical sets and plan accordingly
  • Take budgets and other constraints into account when planning work
  • Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines
  • Update construction plans to take account of discussions as required
       
Element: Prepare for construction work
  • Select equipment and materials based on the way in which mechanical set pieces are to be used
  • Consider different construction options and use those that will enhance the final outcome
  • Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible
       
Element: Complete construction work
  • Follow construction plans to create mechanical set pieces, ensuring that safety procedures are followed at all times
  • Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements
  • Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust construction techniques as required
  • Test operation of completed set pieces according to organisational requirements
  • Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance
       


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 requirements for mechanical sets

1.1 In consultation with relevant colleagues and with reference to production documentation, confirm requirements for mechanical sets

1.2 Discuss construction and safety issues associated with constructing mechanical sets and plan accordingly

1.3 Take budgets and other constraints into account when planning work

1.4 Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines

1.5 Update construction plans to take account of discussions as required

2. Prepare for construction work

2.1 Select equipment and materials based on the way in which mechanical set pieces are to be used

2.2 Consider different construction options and use those that will enhance the final outcome

2.3 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

3. Complete construction work

3.1 Follow construction plans to create mechanical set pieces, ensuring that safety procedures are followed at all times

3.2 Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements

3.3 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust construction techniques as required

3.4 Test operation of completed set pieces according to organisational requirements

3.5 Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance

Evidence of the ability to:

construct set pieces that incorporate the use of mechanical devices for at least one production or event

follow safety procedures

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 ways in which mechanical set pieces can be used in productions and events

describe issues and challenges that typically arise when constructing mechanical sets and suggest ways of addressing them

explain the mechanical principles behind the following devices commonly used to construct mechanical set pieces:

cables

fulcrums

levers

explain how common mechanical devices can be used to create different effects on stage

describe safety issues associated with materials, tools and equipment used to construct mechanical sets.

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 requirements for mechanical sets

1.1 In consultation with relevant colleagues and with reference to production documentation, confirm requirements for mechanical sets

1.2 Discuss construction and safety issues associated with constructing mechanical sets and plan accordingly

1.3 Take budgets and other constraints into account when planning work

1.4 Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines

1.5 Update construction plans to take account of discussions as required

2. Prepare for construction work

2.1 Select equipment and materials based on the way in which mechanical set pieces are to be used

2.2 Consider different construction options and use those that will enhance the final outcome

2.3 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

3. Complete construction work

3.1 Follow construction plans to create mechanical set pieces, ensuring that safety procedures are followed at all times

3.2 Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements

3.3 Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust construction techniques as required

3.4 Test operation of completed set pieces according to organisational requirements

3.5 Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance

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
In consultation with relevant colleagues and with reference to production documentation, confirm requirements for mechanical sets 
Discuss construction and safety issues associated with constructing mechanical sets and plan accordingly 
Take budgets and other constraints into account when planning work 
Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines 
Update construction plans to take account of discussions as required 
Select equipment and materials based on the way in which mechanical set pieces are to be used 
Consider different construction options and use those that will enhance the final outcome 
Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible 
Follow construction plans to create mechanical set pieces, ensuring that safety procedures are followed at all times 
Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements 
Seek feedback on work in progress and adjust construction techniques as required 
Test operation of completed set pieces according to organisational requirements 
Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance 

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