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Apply set construction techniques

Apply set construction techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
CUESET05C
State Code
D1577
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/06/2010
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
28/06/2010
Nominal Hours
140
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to apply basic carpentry skills to the construction of sets within any production in the cultural industries. As such it focuses on the particular A person working under supervision would generally undertake this role. Skills working with hand and power tools would be required to complete this unit.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select equipment and materials for set construction
  • 1.1. Liaise with supervisor to determine the nature of set construction requirements
  • 1.2. Correctly identify and select appropriate materials for set construction in accordance with supervisor's instructions
  • 1.3. Calculate correct quantities of materials required and minimise waste where possible
  • 1.4. Select appropriate equipment and tools in accordance with materials being used and type of set construction required
2. Use set construction techniques
  • 2.1. Correctly use techniques to construct set elements
  • 2.2. Complete the set construction process in a logical manner
  • 2.3. Follow appropriate safety procedures throughout the set construction process in accordance with organisational and legislative requirements
  • 2.4. Work cooperatively with other team members to ensure efficiency and quality in the set construction process
  • 2.5. Identify any problems with the set construction process promptly and take appropriate action within the scope of individual responsibility
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.
Set construction techniques at this level would generally involve construction of the following:
braces
doors built into a flat
flats
flown pieces
treads
windows built into a flat
Set materials may include:
adhesives
craftwood, Masonite, plywood
fabric
fasteners
fibreglass, canvas and other fabrics
metal products, e.g.: bars, tubes, sheets, moulded or cast metal
paper
particle board
plastics, e.g.: moulded
sheet
timber
timber products
Appropriate techniques may include:
fastening
gluing
joining
metalworking, e.g.: welding, cutting
timber construction techniques, e.g. cutting
Occupational and public health and safety legislative requirements may include:
Commonwealth, State and Territory occupational health and safety regulations
relevant local government legislation and regulation
relevant national and international standards, guidelines and codes of practice, e.g. the Building Code of Australia








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:
understanding of the properties, applications and durability of different types of materials that can be used to make set elements
correct and safe use of techniques to construct simple set elements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through construction of set elements on more than one occasion
completion of set construction tasks within realistic workplace timeframes.

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 techniques to construct set elements
evaluation of items constructed by the candidate in terms of quality finishing and appropriate structural soundness
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of set construction and stage geography terminology
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:
materials, tools and equipment required to construct simple set elements
a workspace in which construction can take place.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7216 CUESET05B Apply set construction techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI185 CUASET201 Develop basic skills in set construction Unit of competency