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Repair, maintain and alter props

Repair, maintain and alter props

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRP202
State Code
AWH08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare props for use in a range of productions in the film, television, entertainment and interactive media industries. It applies to individuals who work as a member of a team with responsibility for care and maintenance of props for productions. They need to use a range of hand and power tools proficiently to perform their role. Individuals in this position are generally supervised by a props manager or supervisor.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check condition of props
  • 1.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm production requirements
  • 1.2 Check props to identify faults that need to be repaired or alterations that need to be made
  • 1.3 Check all props are capable of functioning throughout production
  • 1.4 Check props are labelled, coded and stored safely, in an appropriate order to meet production requirements
  • 1.5 Check consumable or hazardous props are handled correctly and according to relevant work health and safety (WHS) regulations
2. Make alterations to props
  • 2.1 Liaise with relevant production personnel to confirm required prop alterations
  • 2.2 Clean props, ensuring delicate or problem materials are serviced with care
  • 2.3 Undertake reconditioning of props as required
  • 2.4 Complete minor repairs to props and store to enable ease of retrieval
  • 2.5 Safely use tools and techniques to make alterations to props as required
  • 2.6 Maintain and clean a safe props work area
  • 2.7 Check sufficient supplies of materials are available to cover needs during production
3. Maintain props during productions
  • 3.1 Maintain all props in storage as required, ensuring they are ready to meet production requirements
  • 3.2 Check state of props continuously during production and carry out modifications and running repairs promptly as required
  • 3.3 Check repaired props are replaced correctly for continuity requirements of production
  • 3.4 Check props are returned in good condition to correct location at end of production
  • 3.5 Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1182 CUFPRP201A Repair, maintain and alter props Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF96 CUAPRP311 Repair, maintain and alter props Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AZM4 CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services Qualification