Props Making Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
12/09/2026 8:35 PM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
CUASS00030

State Code
AC016

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

21/11/2013

Current Release Date

15/01/2016

Current Release Number

2.00

Approved Date

22/12/2017

Nominal Hours

144

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
2.00	15/01/2016	Current	Approved
1.00	21/11/2013	Replaced	Replaced

Description

This skill set addresses the skills and knowledge required to make props.

Pathway Information

The units provide credit towards CUA20215 Certificate II in Creative Industries, CUA30415 Certificate III in Live Production and Services, CUA40415 Certificate IV in Live Production and Technical Services, CUA50415 Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services, CUA50513 Diploma of Live Production Design and other qualifications that allow for selection of these units.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

Sets and staging for some performances or events may fall within the definition of construction work. If so, people entering the construction site are required to complete the general induction training program specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction Training for Construction Work (Australian Safety Compensation Council, May 2007). The unit ‘CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry’ fulfils this requirement.

Target Group

This skill set is for individuals working, or planning to work, in the entertainment industry in areas where prop making is required.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These units of competency from CPC08 Construction, Plumbing and Services and CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Packages to meet industry requirements for training in prop making.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
AWG56	CUAWHS302	Apply work health and safety practices	20	Unit of competency
WI166	CUAPRP201	Develop basic prop construction skills	20	Unit of competency
WI169	CUAPRP403	Make props using mixed media	50	Unit of competency
WI168	CUAPRP402	Use casting and moulding techniques to make props	50	Unit of competency
W9434	CPCCOHS1001A	Work safely in the construction industry	4	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AE551	CUASS00086	Props Making Skill Set	Skill set