Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:31 PM AWST
22/07/2026 5:31 PM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props
Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props
Unit of competency
National Code
CUESET04C
CUESET04C
State Code
D1576
D1576
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake research and experiment with various techniques and media to achieve new props and props effects. This unit builds on the skills found in other props construction units.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the potential or need for new construction techniques and media
- 1.1. Analyse design or production elements to determine areas where research and experimentation may be appropriate
- 1.2. Pro-actively assess the potential for the use of new construction techniques and media to maximise the effectiveness of props
2. Conduct research
- 2.1. Undertake relevant research to identify the historical, cultural and other factors that might influence construction techniques or media
- 2.2. Research, adapt and use relevant ideas and approaches from other practitioners with consideration of intellectual property, moral rights and copyright requirements
- 2.3. Identify appropriate specialists who may be able to contribute to the overall props realisation
- 2.4. Maintain references in an accessible form to allow for use by other colleagues as required
- 2.5. Use research material to adapt styles for practical construction and performance needs
3. Experiment with props construction techniques and different media
- 3.1. Conduct or coordinate trials to establish the best ways in which the desired props effect can be achieved, including experimentation with: materials, colour, texture, construction techniques and painting styles.
- 3.2. Follow appropriate safety procedures during experimentation in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
- 3.3. Assess results of experimentation balancing the need for creative effectiveness and construction and cost practicality
- 3.4. Consider safety issues for production and performance personnel in the development of new approaches to set construction
- 3.5. Select, adapt or introduce new materials, tools, equipment or technology for the achievement of different effects
- 3.6. Liaise with colleagues to provide information on the results of experimentation and to make appropriate decisions on new techniques and media
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
The need for research and experimentation on props techniques and media may be related to requirements for:
budgetary limitations
overall creative direction
special effects
Techniques may include:
gluing
metalwork, e.g.: cutting, welding, brazing
moulding
painting
sculpting and other shaping methods
woodworking
Media for props construction may include:
adhesives
fabric
fabrics
fasteners
fibreglass
leather
masonite
metal products, e.g.:
bars
tubes
sheets
moulded or cast metal
mouldable materials
moulded or cast metal
paper products
plaster
plastics, e.g.: moulded sheet
polystyrene
thermoplastic
timber
timber products, e.g.:
plywood
particle board
craftwood
masonite
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.
The need for research and experimentation on props techniques and media may be related to requirements for:
budgetary limitations
overall creative direction
special effects
Techniques may include:
gluing
metalwork, e.g.: cutting, welding, brazing
moulding
painting
sculpting and other shaping methods
woodworking
Media for props construction may include:
adhesives
fabric
fabrics
fasteners
fibreglass
leather
masonite
metal products, e.g.:
bars
tubes
sheets
moulded or cast metal
mouldable materials
moulded or cast metal
paper products
plaster
plastics, e.g.: moulded sheet
polystyrene
thermoplastic
timber
timber products, e.g.:
plywood
particle board
craftwood
masonite
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment
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:
in depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for prop construction
ability to create innovative props effects through appropriate research and experimentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
creative collaboration with others in a process to experiment with new techniques to achieve effects for a particular production requirement.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of effects developed by the candidate to meet a particular brief
evaluation of ideas and methods developed by the candidate to create a range of different effects and production contexts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
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:
set designs, set elements and devices, materials and techniques.
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.
Overview of assessment
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:
in depth knowledge of a wide range of techniques and media that may be used and adapted for prop construction
ability to create innovative props effects through appropriate research and experimentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
creative collaboration with others in a process to experiment with new techniques to achieve effects for a particular production requirement.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
evaluation of effects developed by the candidate to meet a particular brief
evaluation of ideas and methods developed by the candidate to create a range of different effects and production contexts
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of materials and techniques
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
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:
set designs, set elements and devices, materials and techniques.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7210 | CUESET04B | Use research, innovation and experimentation to create props | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI126 | CUAINN501 | Adopt an innovative approach to creating production elements | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D200 | CUF40607 | Certificate IV in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |
| D206 | CUF50607 | Diploma of Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |