CUAPRP415 — Construct mechanical props

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What an assessment for CUAPRP415 must cover

32 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 6 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine requirements for mechanical props

1.1Confirm requirements for mechanical props with required personnel
1.2Discuss project constraints with required personnel that may impact on props required
1.3Reach agreement on scope of own work and construction deadlines
1.4Create construction plans that display outcomes of project discussions

2 Prepare for construction work

2.1Analyse how prop items are to be used and select the most appropriate construction techniques based on prop use
2.2Select tools, equipment and materials for mechanical props
2.3Calculate quantities of required materials, avoiding waste where possible

3 Undertake construction work

3.1Create mechanical props by following construction plans
3.2Confirm safety procedures are always followed throughout the construction phase
3.3Check items produced in terms of durability, quality of finish, and suitability for production requirements

4 Complete construction work

4.1Seek feedback on work from required personnel and adjust techniques where required
4.2Prepare items in readiness for finishing, according to production requirements
4.3Improve own work performance through evaluation of the construction process

Performance evidence

construct prop items that incorporate the use of mechanical devices for at least two different productions or events.
develop a construction plan that includes timelines
select appropriate techniques, equipment and materials for the required prop
follow safety procedures throughout construction
work collaboratively with others throughout the planning and construction processes.

Knowledge evidence

types of mechanical props and ways which they can be used in productions and events: cable-controlled, electrically-controlled, mechanically-controlled, pneumatically-controlled
issues and challenges that typically arise when constructing mechanical props and strategies to address them
mechanical props that are usually constructed and those more likely to be acquired by other means
mechanical principles behind the following devices commonly used to construct mechanical props: cables, fulcrums, levers
procedures for using common mechanical devices to create different effects on stage
safety requirements associated with materials, tools and equipment used to construct mechanical props.

Foundation skills

Learning: Improves own performance through seeking and comprehending the views of others
Reading: Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties
Writing: Updates workplace documentation
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning and uses clear language when expressing views
Numeracy: Performs simple calculations when taking measurements and when checking that expenditure on props meets budget allocations
Self-management: Takes responsibility for decisions about when and how to complete tasks. Takes responsibility for meeting health and safety requirements in constructing mechanical props within scope of own role
Teamwork: Makes mechanical props through collaboration with a range of personnel
Planning and organising: Adopts a methodical and logical approach to the process of constructing mechanical props. Plans and organises own workload according to project timelines

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What does an assessment tool for CUAPRP415 need to cover?

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