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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare physical elements for transportation
  2. Load/unload physical elements
  3. Check condition of physical elements

Required Skills

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to read simple work instructions equipment lists and safety directions

numeracy skills sufficient to counttally equipment and other physical elements

selfmanagement skills sufficient to meet deadlines

problemsolving skills sufficient to anticipate and resolve minor equipment setup problems

ability to work as a member of a production team

Required knowledge

general knowledge of the bump inbump out process for different types of production including typical procedures and processes and the roles and responsibilities of different personnel

general knowledge of the typical physical elements used for different types of production

typical locations for different physical elements within a production venue

safe manual handling techniques and the broader safety issues associated with the movement of physical elements

relevant organisational andor legislative occupational health and safety requirements

packing materials and techniques used for different types of equipment

techniques for loading and stowing equipment for safe transportation

the range of tools commonly required during the bump inbump out process

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The following evidence is critical to the judgement of competence in this unit

knowledge of safe manual handling techniques for various types of equipment

ability to move pack and load equipment under instruction using safe manual handling techniques

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The assessment context must provide for

practical demonstration of skills through the packing loading and positioning of physical elements required in a given production

involvement of and interaction with a team during the bump inbump out process

Method of assessment

Assessment may incorporate a range of methods to assess performance and the application of essential underpinning knowledge and might include

direct observation of the candidate packing loading or unloading equipment during a bump inbump out

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of equipment types and features safety issues

case studies or problem solving exercises to assess the candidates ability to respond to different operational situations and contexts

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthe job performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Assessment of this unit requires access to

a venue or location for bump inbump out

a range of equipment typically used for a production

transportation into which equipment can be loaded


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Physical elements may include any equipment or materials commonly used for an entertainment production, eg:

audio equipment

costumes

lighting equipment

props

scenic art

sets

Transportation may be required:

between different venues

by air

by rail

by road

by sea

within a venue

Packing/loading techniques may include:

particular ways of handling different equipment

use of protective coverings

use of restraints

Packing materials may include:

boxes

bubble wrap

bush blankets

crates

labels

road cases

rope

straps

tape

tissue paper

wardrobe skips

Appropriate personnel may include:

event/production managers

stage managers

supervisors/managers

technical staff