Unit of competency Outline
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Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
Use casting and moulding techniques to make props
Unit of competency
National Code
CUEPRP04B
CUEPRP04B
State Code
D1566
D1566
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to construct props using casting and moulding techniques. It covers assessment of the need for casting/moulding, and both the selection and use of the optimum construction technique to meet production requirements.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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designers
directors
performers
technical colleagues, eg costume, lighting
other props personnel
other workshop personnel, eg set builder, scenic artist
cable controlled props
costume props, eg armour, weapons, jewellery
electrically controlled
equipment
furniture
hand props, eg food and beverage, blood, gore
mechanised props
pneumatically controlled props
pre-production prototypes
special effects props
vehicles
Selection of
availability of materials
level of detail required
number of times prop is to be used
proximity of audience/potential use of filming
time and budgetary factors
clay
elastomer
fibre glass
latex
plaster
silicone
directors
performers
technical colleagues, eg costume, lighting
other props personnel
other workshop personnel, eg set builder, scenic artist
cable controlled props
costume props, eg armour, weapons, jewellery
electrically controlled
equipment
furniture
hand props, eg food and beverage, blood, gore
mechanised props
pneumatically controlled props
pre-production prototypes
special effects props
vehicles
Selection of
availability of materials
level of detail required
number of times prop is to be used
proximity of audience/potential use of filming
time and budgetary factors
clay
elastomer
fibre glass
latex
plaster
silicone
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:
safe and correct use of casting/moulding techniques which result in a prop which meets production requirements
knowledge of the properties of materials used in casting/moulding and the associated safety issues.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of multiple props using casting and moulding techniques
production of the item within a commercially-realistic timeframe.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using particular techniques
evaluation of props produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues, different techniques and options
case studies to assess ability to select different techniques to meet varying production requirements
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit requires access to:
casting and moulding materials, tools and equipment used for props construction
a workspace in which props can be constructed safely.
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:
safe and correct use of casting/moulding techniques which result in a prop which meets production requirements
knowledge of the properties of materials used in casting/moulding and the associated safety issues.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the production of multiple props using casting and moulding techniques
production of the item within a commercially-realistic timeframe.
Method of assessment
Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge, and might include:
direct observation of the candidate using particular techniques
evaluation of props produced by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues, different techniques and options
case studies to assess ability to select different techniques to meet varying production requirements
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit requires access to:
casting and moulding materials, tools and equipment used for props construction
a workspace in which props can be constructed safely.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7205 | CUEPRP04A | Use casting and moulding techniques to make props | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI168 | CUAPRP402 | Use casting and moulding techniques to make props | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D194 | CUF30307 | Certificate III in Scenery and Set Construction | Qualification |