Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to repair, maintain and alter scenic art elements used in various productions.
It applies to individuals who work under supervision as members of set construction crews to maintain the condition of scenic art elements for productions. To do this they use a range of hand and power tools, and are also responsible for painting and colouring a full range of textures associated with sets and props.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Clarify maintenance requirements | 1.1 Confirm production requirements and timelines with relevant production personnel 1.2 Check scenic art elements to identify faults that need to be repaired or alterations that need to be made 1.3 Discuss priorities for repair and maintenance of scenic art elements with relevant production personnel 1.4 Label, code and store elements safely, in line with production and enterprise procedures |
2. Repair scenic art elements | 2.1 Confirm repairs that need to be undertaken with relevant personnel 2.2 Check stock of materials needed for repairs and purchase items as required in line with individual level of responsibility 2.3 Clean scenic art elements, taking particular care with delicate or problematic materials 2.4 Apply paint to areas of scenic art elements as required 2.5 Complete minor repairs to scenic art elements within agreed timelines and place in storage according to enterprise procedures 2.6 Comply with health and safety standards when handling consumable or hazardous materials and using hand or power tools |
3. Alter scenic art elements | 3.1 Interpret instructions about alterations that need to be made to scenic art elements 3.2 Complete alterations as instructed or seek assistance from others if work is outside individual level of responsibility 3.3 Label altered components and store as required 3.4 Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures 3.5 Maintain a clean and safe work area and store materials and equipment in accordance with enterprise procedures |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
set priorities for scenic art maintenance tasks in line with production requirements
follow instructions for repairing, altering and maintaining the condition of scenic art elements
organise and store scenic art elements in line with production requirements
meet work deadlines
follow procedures for completing workplace documentation
handle tools and materials in a safe manner
collaborate with others to clarify and confirm alterations required.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in constructing sets and creating scenic art
describe characteristics of a range of materials used in scenic art elements
describe techniques for maintaining the condition of scenic art elements
outline systems for storing and identifying scenic art elements
explain health and safety standards that apply to using tools and hazardous materials for maintaining the condition of scenic art elements.
Assessment Conditions
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 work space and equipment to complete repairs and alterations to scenic art
productions requiring scenic art elements
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.5, 3.1 | Interprets textual information from relevant sources to determine production requirements |
Writing | 1.4, 3.4 | Records accurate identification information and completes workplace documentation requirements |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.2 | Uses clear and relevant language and listening and questioning to clarify instructions and confirm requirements |
Numeracy | 2.2 | Calculates material purchase requirements |
Navigate the world of work | 2.5, 2.6, 3.2 | Recognises organisational expectations and follows explicit regulatory safety requirements and enterprise procedures when planning and completing tasks Seeks clarification or assistance as required |
Interact with others | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 3.2 | Uses appropriate communication methods and practices to confirm scenic art requirements and priorities with relevant personnel |
Get the work done | 1.2, 1.4, 2.2-2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 3.5 | Plans and implements routine tasks methodically according to production requirements with input from others Analyses maintenance and repair requirements to make decisions about equipment, materials and processes required Completes alterations to scenic art elements according to instructions, and categorises and stores items to requirements Organises and maintains an orderly and safe work area |
Sectors
Visual Communication – Scenic Art