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Repair, maintain and alter props
Repair, maintain and alter props
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFPRP201A
CUFPRP201A
State Code
D1182
D1182
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/03/2012
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
09/03/2012
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare props for use in a range of productions.People in this position are responsible for the care, maintenance and storage of props for productions in the film, television, entertainment and interactive media industries. They need to be proficient in the use of a range of hand and power tools.In some circumstances, they may be required to demonstrate functions of props to actors and presenters during productions.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Check condition of props
- 1. Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements
- 2. Check props required for production to identify faults that need to be repaired or alterations that need to be made
- 3. Demonstrate features of props to cast and crew members as required
- 4. Ensure all props are capable of functioning throughout production
- 5. Ensure props are labelled, coded and stored safely in an appropriate order to meet production requirements
- 6. Ensure consumable or hazardous props are handled correctly and according to relevant OHS regulations
Make alterations to props
- 7. Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm required alterations
- 8. Clean props, ensuring delicate or problem materials are serviced with care
- 9. Undertake reconditioning of props as required
- 10. Complete minor repairs to props as appropriate and store to enable ease of retrieval
- 11. Use appropriate techniques to make alterations to props as required
- 12. Ensure sufficient supplies of materials are available to cover needs during production
Maintain props during productions
- 13. Maintain all props in storage as required ensuring they are ready to meet production requirements
- 14. Check state of props continuously during production and carry out modifications and running repairs promptly as required
- 15. Ensure repaired props are replaced correctly taking into account continuity requirements of production
- 16. Ensure props are returned in good condition to correct sources at conclusion of production
- 17. Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures
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.
Production personnel may include:
art director
continuity
director
director of photography
floor manager
head of department
producer
production designer
production manager
props department personnel
props designer
props production staff
props supervisor and manager
set dresser
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
day and night
deadlines
hazardous situations
in a studio
on location - exterior
on location - interior
outside broadcast.
Props may include:
cable controlled props
consumables, such as:
food
beverages
blood and gore
costume props, such as:
armour
weapons
jewellery
electrically controlled props
equipment
furniture
hand props
mechanised props
pneumatically controlled props
pre-production prototypes
vehicles.
Productions may include:
animations
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events
interactive media productions
live or pre-recorded productions of any type:
music
drama
comedy
variety
sport
news and current affairs
game shows
forums or special events
live theatre or events
music videos
short films .
Faults may include:
breakages
chips
dirt
marks
mechanical dysfunction
rips
stains
weathering.
OHS regulations may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
relevant local government construction rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.
Techniques may include:
gluing
metalwork, e.g.:
cutting
welding
brazing
moulding materials
painting materials
sculpting and other shaping methods
woodworking.
Materials may include:
adhesives
fabrics
fasteners
fibre glass
gaffer tape
leather
metal products, e.g.:
bars
sheets
tubes
nails and screws
paints
paper products
plaster
plaster board
plastics
polystyrene
putties of various types
spare parts
thermoplastic
timber
timber products, e.g.:
plywood
particle board
craftwood
tools.
Storage may include:
containers
offices
on location
refrigeration
shelving
temporary buildings
warehouses.
Sources may include:
hire companies
in-house props department
museums
opportunity shops
private individuals
retail stores
theatre companies.
Documentation may include:
colour charts
computer generated
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
descriptive props checklists
fault reports
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications and instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
paint colour formulas
petty cash dockets
production schedules
props breakdown lists
props design
props maintenance reports
props schedules and plans
running sheets
sketches
stock orders
stock reports
technical drawings.
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.
Production personnel may include:
art director
continuity
director
director of photography
floor manager
head of department
producer
production designer
production manager
props department personnel
props designer
props production staff
props supervisor and manager
set dresser
technical director
other technical/specialist staff.
Production requirements may include:
day and night
deadlines
hazardous situations
in a studio
on location - exterior
on location - interior
outside broadcast.
Props may include:
cable controlled props
consumables, such as:
food
beverages
blood and gore
costume props, such as:
armour
weapons
jewellery
electrically controlled props
equipment
furniture
hand props
mechanised props
pneumatically controlled props
pre-production prototypes
vehicles.
Productions may include:
animations
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events
interactive media productions
live or pre-recorded productions of any type:
music
drama
comedy
variety
sport
news and current affairs
game shows
forums or special events
live theatre or events
music videos
short films .
Faults may include:
breakages
chips
dirt
marks
mechanical dysfunction
rips
stains
weathering.
OHS regulations may include:
commonwealth, state and territory OHS regulations
relevant local government construction rules and regulations
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia.
Techniques may include:
gluing
metalwork, e.g.:
cutting
welding
brazing
moulding materials
painting materials
sculpting and other shaping methods
woodworking.
Materials may include:
adhesives
fabrics
fasteners
fibre glass
gaffer tape
leather
metal products, e.g.:
bars
sheets
tubes
nails and screws
paints
paper products
plaster
plaster board
plastics
polystyrene
putties of various types
spare parts
thermoplastic
timber
timber products, e.g.:
plywood
particle board
craftwood
tools.
Storage may include:
containers
offices
on location
refrigeration
shelving
temporary buildings
warehouses.
Sources may include:
hire companies
in-house props department
museums
opportunity shops
private individuals
retail stores
theatre companies.
Documentation may include:
colour charts
computer generated
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
descriptive props checklists
fault reports
manually written
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications and instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
paint colour formulas
petty cash dockets
production schedules
props breakdown lists
props design
props maintenance reports
props schedules and plans
running sheets
sketches
stock orders
stock reports
technical drawings.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to:
organise and store props in line with production requirements
demonstrate attention to detail when repairing, maintaining and altering a range of props
follow directions and instructions
handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
completion of props maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints
access to the tools required to complete repair and maintenance tasks
access to a range of props used in productions
access to productions requiring a range of props
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of the candidate repairing, maintaining or altering props
inspection of props repaired, maintained or altered by the candidate
review of props maintenance reports prepared by the candidate
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to:
organise and store props in line with production requirements
demonstrate attention to detail when repairing, maintaining and altering a range of props
follow directions and instructions
handle hazardous materials and equipment in a safe manner
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
completion of props maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints
access to the tools required to complete repair and maintenance tasks
access to a range of props used in productions
access to productions requiring a range of props
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
direct observation of the candidate repairing, maintaining or altering props
inspection of props repaired, maintained or altered by the candidate
review of props maintenance reports prepared by the candidate
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUEPRP03B Apply a general knowledge of props construction.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWH08 | CUAPRP202 | Repair, maintain and alter props | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D191 | CUF20107 | Certificate II in Creative Industries (Media) | Qualification |
| J696 | CUA30413 | Certificate III in Live Production and Services | Qualification |
| D194 | CUF30307 | Certificate III in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |