Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply basic carpentry skills to the construction of sets within any production in the cultural industries. As such it focuses on the particular A person working under supervision would generally undertake this role. Skills working with hand and power tools would be required to complete this unit. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
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 use hand and power tools, and a range of materials and techniques, to create simple set elements such as flats and treads. At this level their work would be closely supervised. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Select equipment and materials for set construction |
1.1. Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of set construction requirements 1.2. Correctly identify and select appropriate materials for set construction in accordance with supervisor's instructions 1.3. Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible 1.4. Select appropriate equipment and tools in accordance with materials being used and type of set construction required |
2. Use set construction techniques |
2.1. Correctly use techniques to construct set elements 2.2. Complete the set construction process in a logical manner 2.3. Follow appropriate safety procedures throughout the set construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements 2.4. Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in the set construction process 2.5. Identify any problems with the set construction process promptly and take appropriate action within the scope of individual responsibility |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
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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:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
The assessment context must provide for:
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Method of assessment |
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands and the needs of particular groups (e.g. people with disabilities, and people who may have literacy or numeracy difficulties such as speakers of languages other than English, remote communities and those with interrupted schooling). |
Guidance information for assessment |
Assessment of this unit requires access to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Set construction techniques at this level would generally involve construction of the following: |
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Set materials may include: |
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Appropriate techniques may include: |
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Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - sets |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
This unit has linkages with a range of other general building and construction units and set construction units. It is strongly recommended that this unit be assessed with or after the following units: |
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CPCCCM1005A |
Carry out measurements and calculations |
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MEM18001C |
Use hand tools |