Elements and Performance Criteria

accessories and millinery
art finishing
constructing underpinnings
costume breakdown
costume construction
costume finishing
fitting and alterations
identifying performers' requirements, including:
comfort
fit
ease of movement
durability
requirement for extreme physical movement
safety
laying and cutting fabrics
pattern cutting
sourcing materials and components
taking and calculating measurements
trials, e.g.:
toiles to test proportion and design
toiles to test fit
testing of costumes for durability
testing of fabrics under lighting
dress parades.

availability of personnel
availability of resources
available budget
production schedule
production values
timelines.

enterprise procedures for complying with privacy regulations
observing protocols of companies or organisations appearing in productions
those associated with fitting performers for costumes.

booking sheets and confirmations
call sheets
contact lists.
copyright clearances
costume breakdown lists
costume patterns
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
diary entries
file notes
general in-house correspondence, including:
memos
notes
email
manufacture schedules
manufacturer specifications and instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
operational and project plans
production schedules
records of meetings
running sheets
schedules
scripts
timesheets.

on-the-job, e.g.:
features of and procedures for using specified equipment and facilities
administrative procedures and protocols
workplace health, safety and security procedures
equipment maintenance procedures
staffing structure and chain of reporting
regulations that apply to specific enterprises
off-the-job, e.g.:
short courses
skill sets
national vocational education and training (VET) qualifications
state-accredited qualifications.

costume designers
costume makers
instructors
mentors
production managers
supervisors.

impact of new technologies on the costume design and construction process
role of costume studios servicing the screen, media and entertainment industries
technical standards.

discussions with current industry practitioners, colleagues and community groups
electronic and print media (news, reviews and articles)
employee and industry association representatives
events (industry functions, conferences, trade fairs, community activities, expositions, exhibitions, festivals and social events)
government bodies and associated publications
induction kits
internet
libraries
peak copyright organisations
personal observations and experience
policy and procedures manuals
reference books, industry information sheets, magazines and journals
retail and wholesale suppliers of products and services
technical publications
training programs, seminars, conferences, symposiums, workshops, master classes and other professional development opportunities
unions and union publications (newsletters, magazines, bulletins and letters) and other sources of industrial relations information.

explicit values described in organisational documents
implicit, undocumented organisational cultural values.

confirming and clarifying instructions
documentation procedures
environmental requirements
OHS
procedures associated with the use of equipment
protocols
receiving instructions
reporting absences or delays in attendance
reporting problems
storage facilities
working hours.

ballet
commercials
film
physical theatre
stage productions:
opera
pantomime
drama
musicals
recitals
concerts
street parades
television productions.

enterprise-specific surveys and questionnaires
online discussion forums
performance appraisal processes
planning days
production briefing and debriefing sessions
staff meetings.

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

Evidence of the following is essential:


ability to:

perform work tasks as directed
follow costume studio procedures
comply with privacy, confidentiality, legal and ethical requirements of a costume studio
source and apply information about industry issues and developments
meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work
effective communication skills in a team environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to a costume studio for a period of time
work tasks that can be completed within a given timeframe
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of work diary and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of directed costume making tasks undertaken by the candidate to determine whether workplace supervisor's requirements have been met and correct procedures followed
observation of the candidate during work placement to assess communication, interaction and problem-solving skills
written or oral questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

CUECOS302A Dress performers
CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes.