CUFSET301A - Assemble and maintain sets

CUFSET301A
Assemble and maintain sets

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assemble and maintain sets for productions in television, film, entertainment and interactive media industries.The National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work applies to persons performing dogging and rigging work. Completion of the following units is required for certification at either basic, intermediate or advanced levels.CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform doggingCPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic levelCPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate levelCPCCLRG4001A Licence to perform rigging advanced level.Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering a construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007).Achievement of the unit 'CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry' fulfils this requirement.

Application

Under the overall direction of supervising production staff, members of set construction crews apply the skills and knowledge outlined in this unit. They work closely with set designers, production managers and props personnel to assemble and maintain sets. They are usually involved with the packing and transportation of sets to and from production locations.

During productions, the role includes maintaining the quality of sets and ensuring set continuity is achieved.

As a rule, members of set construction crews need to be well-organised and flexible enough to adapt to unexpected situations, as well as having the technical skills required to carry out repairs and maintenance of set components.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Prepare sets for production	1. Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements 2. Review documentation relevant to production and analyse to ensure set requirements are fully met 3. Document condition of sets from all sources to ensure they meet required quality standards for production 4. Identify and repair faults or arrange with relevant production personnel to carry out specific alterations where applicable 5. Ensure sets are labelled, coded and stored to facilitate production requirements 6. Ensure relevant production personnel are briefed thoroughly on use, functions and placement of sets, including requirements for complying with OHS regulations
Pack sets for transport	7. Assist relevant production personnel to coordinate plans for transport to, and assembly of sets at, production sites 8. Confirm availability of adequate facilities to meet set requirements at production sites 9. Conduct checks on all equipment and sets prior to departure and complete documentation according to enterprise procedures 10. Pack sets in appropriate containers for transport to production sites and load using safe lifting and handling methods 11. Complete stock orders as required and ensure delivery to production sites in line with production requirements
Assemble and strike sets during productions	12. Check availability of set requirements and equipment and confirm with relevant production personnel any variations to original production requirements 13. Brief relevant production personnel about safety features and requirements associated with sets as applicable 14. Assemble sets ensuring all work is completed safely, securely and on time 15. Reassemble or strike sets according to production requirements ensuring continuity and appearance of sets are maintained 16. Assess whether damaged sets can continue to be used in production and arrange for replacements where necessary after referral to relevant production personnel 17. Ensure sets no longer required during production are stored securely and safely or returned to original sources in good condition
Strike sets	18. Strike sets at conclusion of productions and safely pack and load for transportation 19. Arrange return of items and equipment to original sources as applicable 20. Report equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance to relevant production personnel and document requirement 21. Finalise required documentation according to enterprise procedures and protocols 22. Leave production site in original or improved condition, ensuring no adverse impact on the site

Required Skills

Required skills

communication and teamwork skills sufficient to:

liaise with relevant production personnel, e.g. set designers and continuity personnel

understand and carry out instructions and creative directions as required

explain the features of components of sets to others

prepare relevant documentation and production information

work effectively as a team member

communicate effectively on the telephone and using two-way communication devices

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to:

interpret design documentation, scale drawings and set construction specifications and instructions

interpret measurements accurately

initiative and enterprise in the context of being flexible and dealing with the unexpected during productions

technical skills sufficient to:

use a range of hand and power tools and equipment to dress sets

use and apply a range of materials, e.g. paint, plaster, adhesives and mouldings

assemble sets accurately according to production requirements

self-management and planning skills sufficient to:

prioritise work tasks

work under pressure and meet deadlines

make decisions within level of own responsibility

seek expert assistance when problems arise

maintain continuity of sets during productions

store sets in an orderly manner

maintain a clean and safe work area

Required knowledge

industry knowledge, including:

roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in designing and realising productions

understanding the artistic and technical elements of productions

terminology associated with production scheduling

set etiquette and protocols

characteristics of different types of sets, construction materials and methods

set design and construction processes

familiarity with storage and identification processes and systems

methods for the safe handling of hazardous materials

OHS standards as they apply to assembling and maintaining sets

Evidence Required


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	Evidence of the following is essential: ability to: assemble sets for productions in line with production requirements maintain sets continuity during productions handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner collaborative approach to work effective verbal and written communication skills.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: completion of set assembly tasks within typical workplace time constraints access to a range of set components used in productions access to productions requiring a range of set components access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment	A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance direct observation of the candidate assembling sets for productions inspection of sets assembled by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and proper procedures followed review of set continuity documentation prepared by the candidate written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example: CUESET302A Make sets.

Range Statement


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.
Production personnel may include:	art director continuity personnel costume designer designers director director of photography floor manager head of department performers producer production designer production manager set designer sets department personnel sets makers, e.g. carpenters sets manager sets storeman stand-by sets technical director other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:	animatronic devices cable controlled sets day and night deadlines electrically controlled sets flooring hazardous situations hydraulics interior and exterior locations lifts mechanised sets multiple locations pneumatically controlled sets revolves scaffolding special effects sets winches.
Documentation may be:	call sheets colour charts computer generated confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes continuity reports and checklists descriptive checklists of sets fault reports hire agreements manually written manufacture schedules manufacturer specifications and instructions measurement charts memos of instruction paint colour formulas production schedules running sheets set designs sets breakdown lists sets schedules and plans sketches stock orders stock reports technical drawings.
Productions may include:	animations commercials documentaries feature films interactive media live or pre-recorded television productions live theatre and events music videos short films television productions of any type.
Set requirements may include:	construction from various materials, such as: timber metal fibre glass masonite plaster plastic mouldings canvas gauze synthetic and natural fibres gluing metalwork, including: cutting welding brazing moulding materials painting materials sculpting and other shaping methods weight bearing construction woodworking.
Sets may include:	cycloramas and backdrops flats flown pieces functional rooms, e.g. kitchen models, e.g. dinosaurs rostrums soft items, e.g. drapes stairs traps treads.
Sources may include:	corporate sponsors hirers individuals museums retail suppliers, e.g. hardware and timber merchants theatres.
Faults may include:	breakages dirt fire damage marks poor paint match rips stains.
OHS regulations may include:	Australian Recommended Safety Code for Film and Television commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations relevant local government construction rules and regulations relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.
Production sites may include:	in a studio on location - exterior on location - interior outside broadcast sound stage theatre and entertainment venue.
Facilities may include:	caravans catering French braces lock-up facilities offices on-site sheds safes sand bags secure strong boxes warehouses.
Equipment may include:	communication equipment, such as: mobile telephones two-way communication devices fire extinguishers first aid kit generators gloves power sources power tools safety boots safety goggles and masks spray rooms work benches.
Containers may include:	boxes braces cloth bags crates road cases timber frames tubes.
Continuity may include:	condition, e.g. rips and breakages mechanical sets, e.g. lifts miniatures models paint quality placement special requirements for action sequences.

Sectors

Unit sector

Competency Field

Visual communication - sets

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.