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Research, obtain and prepare props

Research, obtain and prepare props

Unit of competency
National Code
CUEPRP02B
State Code
D1564
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
23/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
23/03/2011
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, obtain and prepare props for any production within the cultural industries. As such it requires research skills, organisational skills and a sound knowledge of different sources of props and the ways in which props may be used in a production.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine props requirements
  • 1.1. Correctly interpret production documentation to determine production props requirements
  • 1.2. Liaise with relevant personnel to discuss the artistic requirements for props where required
  • 1.3. Confirm the budget and timeframes that affect the acquisition of props with appropriate personnel
2. Source and obtain props
  • 2.1. Undertake research on the style and nature of props required to establish a clear picture of precise requirements
  • 2.2. Correctly identify potential sources of props, including investigation of various options to achieve the optimum result
  • 2.3. Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints
  • 2.4. Complete procedures for the acquisition of props in accordance with organisational requirements
  • 2.5. Document acquisition details accurately
3. Prepare and maintain props during production
  • 3.1. Prepare and check props prior to the performance to ensure that all required items are available and/or in working order, including adequate consumable supplies
  • 3.2. Secure and store props in accordance with organisational procedures before, during and after the production
  • 3.3. Identify the need for and organise appropriate prop replacements or repairs to meet production requirements
  • 3.4. Where appropriate, dispose of props in accordance with environmental and safety requirements
  • 3.5. Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props, including appropriate cataloguing
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 requirements may include:
director's specifications
length of the run of the show
occupational and health and safety requirements
organisation standards
performers' requirements
production schedule
resource constraints
venue requirements
Relevant personnel may include:
designers
directors
set personnel
other specialists
Props may include:
costume props
equipment
furniture
hand props
special effects props
vehicles
Potential sources of props and different options may relate to:
borrowing
buying
having items specially made
hiring
making alterations to existing props








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:
knowledge of different props acquisition sources and options
ability to use research techniques to source props which meet production requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the sourcing of props to meet the needs of a particular production
sourcing of props 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:
evaluation of props sourced by the candidate for a given production
case studies to assess ability to source props for different styles of production
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the scope of props possibilities and sources of props
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 (eg 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:
sources/locations of props.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7203 CUEPRP02A Research, obtain and prepare props Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI167 CUAPRP401 Coordinate props Unit of competency