Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret set construction schedules and specifications, and to produce sets for any production within the cultural industries. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret set construction schedules and specifications, and to produce sets for any production within the cultural industries. It builds on the skills found in the unit CUESET05C Apply set construction techniques to include the full construction of a wider range of set elements and liaison with other technical and creative personnel. This unit also underpins units that focus on set construction planning and the use of experimentation to meet design requirements. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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. Determine set requirements |
1.1. Correctly interpret the set production schedule, set specifications, lists and scale drawings 1.2. Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm the set construction requirements 1.3. Contemplate and consider set construction methods and techniques to ensure that correct visual interpretation of the production requirements is met through close liaison with relevant personnel |
2. Prepare for set construction |
2.1. Determine the accurate measurements for the construction of the set item and make appropriate alterations to the scale drawings 2.2. Determine the appropriate methods and techniques to be used for the production of the set, in accordance with the design and specification requirements 2.3. Select and prepare the required equipment, tools and materials in accordance with the design and specification requirements |
3. Construct sets |
3.1. Construct sets using selected materials, construction techniques and finishes 3.2. Construct various set elements in a logical order and to meet production timelines 3.3. Follow safety procedures during the construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements 3.4. Participate in any ongoing production technique trials to establish the best results and solve any problems during the construction of the set items, including: colour mixes, textures, materials, construction techniques, construction of prototypes and painting styles 3.5. Identify potential different approaches that may enhance the final outcome and incorporate those into the work process |
4. Finish and check the set |
4.1. Complete required fireproofing in accordance with occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements 4.2. Liaise with relevant personnel to evaluate and check the set items for accuracy and compliance with design and construction specification requirements 4.3. Identify and make any necessary adjustments in accordance with discussions, making accurate changes to relevant documentation 4.4. Correctly label and code all partially finished set items for identification during the construction phase 4.5. Store the set in accordance with organisational procedures and the nature of the set, to avoid loss or damage 4.6. Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials in accordance with relevant workplace and safety requirements |
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 |
Evidence of the following is essential:
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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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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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Set construction methods may include: |
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Production requirements may include: |
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Set item may include: |
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Relevant documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - sets |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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