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.

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

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Learning

3.5

• Seeks the views of others to identify ways to improve own performance

Reading

1.1

• Interprets production documentation

Writing

3.5

• Documents outcomes of evaluations

Oral communication

1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.5

• Obtains information by listening and questioning
• Uses clear language to express views

Numeracy

2.2, 2.4

• Performs simple calculations to calculate quantities and to check that expenditure on props meets budget allocations

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 2.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.4

• Takes responsibility for decisions about when and how to complete tasks
• Takes responsibility for meeting health and safety) requirements in constructing props within scope of own role
• Applies organisational procedures and meets expectations associated with own role
• Manages time efficiently

Interact with others

1.1, 1.2, 3.3, 3.5

• Works collaboratively with a range of personnel to make props

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

• Plans and organises own workload
• Makes decisions related to own role and takes responsibility for their outcomes
• Takes account of a range of factors that impact on the process of creating casts and moulds for prop items

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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

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.