Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Maintain appearance of special effects items

1.1 Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm appearance of special effects items

1.2 Check special effects items for dirt, stains or marks

1.3 Clean items, taking particular care with delicate or problematic materials

1.4 Apply new paint or other finish as required

1.5 Label, code and store special effects according to enterprise procedures

2. Repair special effects items

2.1 Identify faults, rips or breakages in special effects items

2.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, agree on minor repairs to be made in line with individual level of responsibility

2.3 Use appropriate techniques, materials and tools to complete minor repairs to special effects items within agreed timeframes

2.4 Organise repair of items requiring specialist expertise in line with enterprise procedures

2.5 Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures

2.6 Follow up specialist repairs to check special effects items are available on location and functioning correctly in line with production schedules

2.7 Advise relevant personnel of repair-related problems requiring attention in a timely manner

3. Make alterations to special effects

3.1 Confirm alterations that need to be made in consultation with production personnel

3.2 Read and interpret instructions and scale drawings relevant to the required alterations

3.3 Complete alterations in line with individual level of responsibility or refer them to other personnel for action

3.4 Comply with health and safety procedures and industry safety guidelines while working on special effects items

3.5 Complete relevant workplace documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures

4. Maintain special effects items during productions

4.1 Assist with the safe packing and loading of special effects items for transportation to production locations

4.2 Confirm techniques, materials and tools required to assemble special effects items on location

4.3 Participate in discussions throughout the assembly process to check special effects design requirements are met

4.4 Store partially finished special effects items and equipment during assembly to avoid loss or damage

4.5 Assemble and disassemble special effects items throughout productions in line with production requirements, checking continuity of appearance is maintained

4.6 Disassemble special effects items at the conclusion of productions and safely pack and load them for transportation

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.5, 2.5, 3.2

• Interprets relevant textual information to establish job requirements

Writing

1.5, 2.5, 3.5

• Records accurate and detailed information in required formats using specific language and industry terminology
• Completes workplace documentation according to enterprise procedures

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.2, 2.7, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Uses listening and questioning to clarify and confirm understanding
• Provides information and ideas using clear and direct language

Numeracy

3.2

• Interprets mathematical information in scale drawings and instructions

Navigate the world of work

1.5, 2.5, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.6

• Understands the scope of role and responsibilities for tasks
• Complies with legal and regulatory safety requirements and enterprise procedures in planning and completing work

Interact with others

1.1, 2.2, 2.7, 3.1, 4.2, 4.3

• Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to confirm requirements, convey information and discuss work progress with personnel
• Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve joint outcomes

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.4, 4.5, 4.6

• Plans and implements a methodical approach for maintenance, repair and alteration of special effects items, with input from others
• Follows instructions to make alterations in accordance with manufacturer, safety and organisational requirements
• Analyses repair and maintenance requirements to decide on materials, equipment and processes

Code and title  

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

CUASFX301 Maintain and repair special effects items

CUFSFX301A Maintain and repair special effects items

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages.

Minor edits to performance criteria.

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.