Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Purpose and parametersmay include:
practice of individual performance
progression of skills
rehearsal of key scenes before filming
rehearsal to establish moves and staging requirements
rehearsal to refine staging requirements
rehearsal to refine delivery of lines.
Types of rehearsalsmay include:
ensemble rehearsal
first reading of script
full dress rehearsal
rehearsal before filming
rehearsal of key scenes or parts
rehearsal for publicity purposes
technical run-through.
Members of the rehearsal teammay include:
artistic director
audiovisual artist
choreographer
costume designer
designer
lighting designer or operator
make-up artist
performers
production manager
props master
set designer and builder
sound designer and operator
stage director
stage manager.
Protocols and behaviourmay include:
attendance at rehearsals
awareness of rehearsal team hierarchy
bans on visitors
constructive approach to skills development
constructive response to direction
demeanour
positive approach to performances by others
positive attitude
presentation
privacy considerations
publicity considerations
punctuality
set lock-down.
Rehearsal requirementsmay include:
attendance times
costume fitting
equipment preparation
liaison with ensemble or other performers.
Aspects of own partmay include:
awareness of sight lines and marks
interaction with other performers
lines
moves
routines.
Techniques may include:
acrobatics
acting
circus
clown
dance
improvisation
mask
mime
movement
physical theatre
puppetry and object manipulation
voice.

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 ability to:
demonstrate appropriate performance skills
demonstrate progression of performance skills over the rehearsal period
provide critical analyses of own and others’ performances
work collaboratively with the production team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
opportunities for full rehearsal practice
well-equipped stage or performance area in which to conduct rehearsals.
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
third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
observation of candidate contributing to discussions about own performance and that of others
verbal or written questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit
discussion of issues and challenges that arise in the context of rehearsing performances
review of participant’s work performance during rehearsal
direct observation or video recording of candidate during rehearsals.
Assessment methods should closely reflect workplace demands (e.g. literacy) 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
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUAPRF402A Develop conceptual and expressive skills as a performer
CUAPRF406A Use technique in performance.