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Make prop furniture

Make prop furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
CUEPRP05B
State Code
D1567
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
07/03/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
07/03/2011
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to make a range of prop furniture, and would generally include the construction of trick furniture. This unit relates to the construction of furniture for use in a theatrical or event context and does not cover general furniture construction skills, which are found in the LMF02 Furnishing Training Package.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the need for prop furniture
  • 1.1. Liaise with relevant colleagues to confirm props production requirements
  • 1.2. Read and correctly interpret the props production schedule, props specifications, lists and scale drawings when available
  • 1.3. Assess the precise nature of prop furniture requirements based on review of documentation and in consultation with relevant colleagues
2. Select prop furniture construction techniques and equipment
  • 2.1. Select the most appropriate furniture construction technique based on an analysis of how the prop is to be used, including whether the prop needs to be weight-bearing
  • 2.2. Correctly identify any budgetary or other constraints when making furniture construction decisions
  • 2.3. Select correct tools, equipment and materials for prop furniture construction in accordance with construction plan
  • 2.4. Calculate correct quantities of materials, avoiding wastage where possible
3. Make prop furniture
  • 3.1. Use techniques, tools and materials correctly and safely to create prop furniture items
  • 3.2. Correctly interpret and follow furniture construction plans
  • 3.3. Check furniture in terms of required durability, quality of finish and suitability for production requirements
  • 3.4. Identify the needs for adjustments and action accordingly
  • 3.5. Prepare items in readiness for finishing in accordance with production requirements
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.
Relevant colleagues may include:
designers
directors
performers
technical colleagues, e.g. costume, lighting
other props personnel
other workshop personnel, e.g. set builder, scenic artist
Nature of prop furniture and construction techniques may be impacted by:
how the item will be used
number of times to be used
proximity of audience
style of rest of the set
visibility by audience, e.g. only front will be seen
Tools and equipment:
tools and equipment for the creation of prop furniture would generally be the same as those used in general furniture construction
Materials used for the creation of prop furniture may include:
adhesives
fabric
fabrics
fasteners
fibreglass
leather
masonite
metal products, e.g. bars, tubes, sheets
mouldable materials
moulded or cast metal
paper products
plaster
plastics, e.g. moulded sheet
polystyrene
thermoplastic
timber
timber products, e.g. plywood, particle board, craftwood
Preparation of items for finishing may include:
priming
sanding








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:
safe and correct use of techniques to make prop furniture
knowledge of the properties of materials used in the making of prop furniture and the associated safety issues.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
The assessment context must provide for:
practical demonstration of skills through the creation of prop furniture for a production/event
construction of furniture items 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:
evaluation of furniture items constructed by the candidate in terms of suitability for production and quality of finish
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of safety issues and particular construction techniques
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:
equipment, tools and materials used to construct prop furniture
work area where prop furniture can be safely constructed.


Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7206 CUEPRP05A Make prop furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WI170 CUAPRP404 Make prop furniture Unit of competency