- CUESET10B - Construct mechanical sets
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
CUESET10B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Construct mechanical sets
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
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Unit of Competency | CUESET10B - Construct mechanical sets |
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| Description | This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct mechanical and flown sets for any type of production/event. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. | ||
| Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
| Learning Outcomes and Application | People assisting with the construction of sets in the screen, media and entertainment industries apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. In this role they construct mechanical set items, that is, any set element that requires the use of a mechanical device for operation. | ||
| Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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| Prerequisites/co-requisites | It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after other set construction units such as:CUESET05C Apply set construction techniques CUESET09B Construct soft scenery CUESET302A Make sets | ||
| Competency Field | Visual communication - sets | ||
| Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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| Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
| Element: Assess requirements for mechanical sets |
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| Element: Select equipment and materials for mechanical sets |
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| Element: Construct mechanical sets |
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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.
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 | The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit: safe and correct use of techniques to integrate the use of mechanical devices into set construction knowledge of specific mechanical devices used within set construction, their uses and associated safety issues. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | The assessment context must provide for: practical demonstration of skills through the construction of more than one mechanical set use of industry-current technology and materials for the construction process. |
Method of assessment | Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include: direct observation of the candidate using equipment, tools and materials to construct mechanical sets evaluation of mechanical sets constructed by the candidate in relation to quality of finish and safe operation case studies to assess ability to adapt construction methods for different production requirements oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues, materials, techniques and equipment review of portfolios of evidence or third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate. |
Guidance information for assessment | Assessment of this unit requires access to: materials, equipment and tools required to construct a range of set elements venue/location in which sets can be constructed set specifications and drawings. |
Submission Requirements
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Assessment Tasks
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Required skills |
literacy skills sufficient to interpret production documentation numeracy skills sufficient to calculate measurements and quantities and to interpret construction plans |
Required knowledge |
typical ways in which mechanical sets are used to meet varying production needs, including the ways in which devices can achieve different effects on stage properties and applications of devices used in mechanical sets, including an understanding of cables, levers, fulcrums and issues associated with electrically-controlled sets safety issues associated with mechanical sets and with the tools, equipment and materials used for construction |
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. | |
Relevant colleagues may include: | designers director director of photography floor manager performers producer production designer technical director other set construction personnel other technical staff |
Mechanical sets may include: | lift traps revolves stage trucks travelator treadmill |
Construction and safety issues for mechanical sets may relate to: | availability of power need for specialised materials specific safety requirements for flown scenery stage or venue capacity, e.g. level of stage mechanisation available |
Equipment and materials specific to mechanical set construction may include: | chains cradles motors pulleys weights winches wiring/cabling |
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 |
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| Liaise with relevant colleagues to confirm requirements for mechanical sets | |||
| Correctly interpret production schedule, specifications, lists and drawings when available | |||
| Assess information to determine construction and safety issues associated with mechanical sets, including safety requirements | |||
| Select appropriate equipment and materials for mechanical set construction based on the way in which the set piece is to be used and the advantages and disadvantages of different options | |||
| Identify relevant budgetary or other constraints when making construction decisions | |||
| Calculate correct quantities of materials avoiding wastage where possible | |||
| Use techniques, tools and materials correctly and safely to create mechanical set pieces | |||
| Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements | |||
| Check and test operation of completed set pieces to ensure safety in accordance with relevant organisational and legislative standards | |||
| Identify the need for adjustments and action accordingly |
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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