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Maintain and repair special effects items

Maintain and repair special effects items

Unit of competency
National Code
CUASFX301
State Code
AWG87
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain functionality of physical special effects items for creative arts industry productions.It applies to individuals who work under supervision to clean, repair and alter items such as models, miniatures, electronic devices, animatronics and creatures, to ensure operational continuity throughout productions. To undertake these tasks individuals need to be proficient in the use of hand and power tools.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Maintain appearance of special effects items
  • 1.1 Liaise with relevant personnel to confirm appearance of special effects items
  • 1.2 Check special effects items for dirt, stains or marks
  • 1.3 Clean items, taking particular care with delicate or problematic materials
  • 1.4 Apply new paint or other finish as required
  • 1.5 Label, code and store special effects according to enterprise procedures
2. Repair special effects items
  • 2.1 Identify faults, rips or breakages in special effects items
  • 2.2 In consultation with relevant personnel, agree on minor repairs to be made in line with individual level of responsibility
  • 2.3 Use appropriate techniques, materials and tools to complete minor repairs to special effects items within agreed timeframes
  • 2.4 Organise repair of items requiring specialist expertise in line with enterprise procedures
  • 2.5 Complete documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures
  • 2.6 Follow up specialist repairs to check special effects items are available on location and functioning correctly in line with production schedules
  • 2.7 Advise relevant personnel of repair-related problems requiring attention in a timely manner
3. Make alterations to special effects
  • 3.1 Confirm alterations that need to be made in consultation with production personnel
  • 3.2 Read and interpret instructions and scale drawings relevant to the required alterations
  • 3.3 Complete alterations in line with individual level of responsibility or refer them to other personnel for action
  • 3.4 Comply with health and safety procedures and industry safety guidelines while working on special effects items
  • 3.5 Complete relevant workplace documentation in accordance with enterprise procedures
4. Maintain special effects items during productions
  • 4.1 Assist with the safe packing and loading of special effects items for transportation to production locations
  • 4.2 Confirm techniques, materials and tools required to assemble special effects items on location
  • 4.3 Participate in discussions throughout the assembly process to check special effects design requirements are met
  • 4.4 Store partially finished special effects items and equipment during assembly to avoid loss or damage
  • 4.5 Assemble and disassemble special effects items throughout productions in line with production requirements, checking continuity of appearance is maintained
  • 4.6 Disassemble special effects items at the conclusion of productions and safely pack and load them for transportation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1189 CUFSFX301A Maintain and repair special effects items Unit of competency