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Make prop furniture

Make prop furniture

Unit of competency
National Code
CUAPRP404
State Code
WI170
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to make a range of prop furniture, including trick furniture. The 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 MSF Furnishing Training Package.Individuals who apply these skills work autonomously in a team environment as they take responsibility for ensuring that prop furniture 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 prop furniture construction
  • 1.1 Confirm prop furniture construction requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Discuss factors that impact on the type of prop furniture required and plan accordingly
  • 1.3 Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines
  • 1.4 Decide on most appropriate furniture construction techniques based on an analysis of how items are to be used, including whether furniture needs to be weight-bearing
  • 1.5 Take budgetary and other constraints into account when making decisions about constructing prop furniture
  • 1.6 Prepare tools, equipment and materials according to construction plans
  • 1.7 Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible
2. Make prop furniture items
  • 2.1 Follow construction plans to create prop furniture items, including trick furniture, in a logical order and within production timelines
  • 2.2 Participate in discussions with relevant personnel throughout the construction process to ensure requirements are met and adjust construction processes as required
  • 2.3 Construct prop furniture using the selected media, construction techniques and finishes
3. Complete prop furniture construction
  • 3.1 Check furniture in terms of durability, quality of finish, and suitability for production requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare items in readiness for finishing, according to production requirements
  • 3.3 Follow safety procedures during the construction process according to organisational requirements
  • 3.4 Update documentation as required
  • 3.5 Contribute to evaluation of prop construction processes and note ways to improve own work performance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1567 CUEPRP05B Make prop furniture Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH07 CUAPRP414 Make prop furniture Unit of competency