Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to construct props for theatre and screen productions using casting and moulding techniques.
Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for making props using casting and moulding techniques. They may also be responsible for supervising others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication - props
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine prop requirements |
1.1 Confirm prop production requirements in consultation with relevant colleagues and with reference to props documentation 1.2 Decide which casting and moulding techniques are best suited to the types of props required |
2. Prepare for prop construction |
2.1 Select most appropriate mould based on an analysis of how prop items are to be used and the advantages and disadvantages of different options 2.2 Take budget and timelines into account when making decisions about constructing props 2.3 Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the casting or moulding technique to be used 2.4 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible |
3. Construct props |
3.1 Use techniques, tools and materials to create moulds and casts, 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 techniques as required 3.4 Prepare items in readiness for finishing, according to production requirements 3.5 Contribute to evaluation of prop construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance |
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 |
Learning |
3.5 |
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Reading |
1.1 |
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Writing |
3.5 |
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Oral communication |
1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.5 |
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Numeracy |
2.2, 2.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.5 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUAPRP402 Use casting and moulding techniques to make props (Release 2) |
CUAPRP402 Use casting and moulding techniques to make props (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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