Unit of competency Outline

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Coordinate props

Coordinate props

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRP411
State Code
ODG50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source, obtain, prepare and monitor props for live productions.The unit applies to those who work autonomously as they take responsibility for coordinating props. They may also 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. Determine prop requirements
  • 1.1 Determine prop requirements with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Discuss artistic and functional requirements of props with required personnel
  • 1.3 Confirm budgets and timeframes that affect the purchase of props with required personnel
2. Obtain prop items
  • 2.1 Undertake research on the style and nature of props when investigating options on achieving best outcome
  • 2.2 Locate props that meet design specifications, time and budgetary constraints
  • 2.3 Acquire props and document acquisition details according to organisational procedures
3. Prepare and maintain props for productions
  • 3.1 Confirm props are in working condition prior to performance
  • 3.2 Secure and store props according to organisational procedures before, during and after productions
  • 3.3 Identify the need for prop replacements and organise replacements according to project constraints
  • 3.4 Return props to suppliers or storage or, where appropriate, dispose of props according to environmental and safety requirements
  • 3.5 Maintain accurate documentation in relation to the status of props,
  • 3.6 Update documentation on sources and suppliers of props for use in future productions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI167 CUAPRP401 Coordinate props Unit of competency