List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
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 |
Evidence of the ability to:
complete special effects cleaning and maintenance tasks within typical workplace time constraints
repair, maintain and alter special effects items according to safely regulations and production requirements
follow verbal directions and written instructions
follow procedures for completing workplace documentation
assemble and disassemble special effect items for productions in line with requirements
maintain continuity of appearance of special effects items during productions, in collaboration with other personnel.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
describe roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in constructing and maintaining physical special effects
describe the process for checking the condition of special effects items
explain techniques and material requirements for completing minor repairs
identify typical problems that may arise in context of maintaining physical special effects and briefly describe solutions
describe health and safety procedures and industry safety guidelines that apply to the maintenance and repair of special effects.
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:
tools and materials required to complete repair and maintenance tasks
special effects items
productions and locations requiring special effects items
interaction with others.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.