Unit of competency Outline

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Make sets

Make sets

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASET401
State Code
WI187
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use a range of techniques to construct elements for sets in productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring that the construction of set elements meets the creative requirements of productions. They may be responsible for supervising others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for set construction
  • 1.1 Confirm set construction requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Discuss visual interpretation of production requirements and ways in which they could be realised
  • 1.3 Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines
  • 1.4 Take measurements for set elements and amend scale drawings as required
  • 1.5 Prepare equipment, tools and materials according to design specifications and construction techniques to be used
2. Construct set elements
  • 2.1 Construct set elements in a logical order and within production timelines
  • 2.2 Follow safety procedures during the construction process according to organisational requirements
  • 2.3 Participate in ongoing trials to establish the best results, determine the effect of lighting and solve problems that arise during the construction phase
  • 2.4 Identify different approaches that could enhance the final outcome and incorporate them into work processes
  • 2.5 Label and code partially finished set elements for identification during the construction phase
3. Finalise set construction
  • 3.1 Complete fireproofing according to relevant state/territory health and safety legislative requirements
  • 3.2 Liaise with relevant personnel to check set elements for accuracy and compliance with design and construction specifications
  • 3.3 Adjust set elements to take account of feedback and discussions, and update documentation as required
  • 3.4 Store sets according to organisational procedures and in ways that avoid loss or damage
  • 3.5 Clean, maintain and store tools, equipment and materials according to workplace and safety requirements
  • 3.6 Contribute to evaluations of set construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1583 CUESET302A Make sets Unit of competency