Unit of competency Outline

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Dress performers

Dress performers

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS302
State Code
WI016
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/05/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
16/05/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare costume items and dress performers for live performances or screen productions.At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures as they take responsibility for assisting performers whose role could require frequent costume changes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to dress performers
  • 1.1 Interpret production or other documentation to determine costume requirements
  • 1.2 Ensure that costume and accessory labels are accurate and securely attached and re-label where necessary
  • 1.3 Ensure relevant costumes, items and accessories are available at the appropriate location at the right time, and that costumes are handled with care to minimise damage
  • 1.4 Organise all costumes and accessories into a line-up to meet the requirements of production schedules and running sheets
  • 1.5 Make costumes available to performers so that they have sufficient time to dress for calls
  • 1.6 Secure all costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage before, during and after productions
2. Dress performers ready for call
  • 2.1 Assist performers to dress and change costumes according to design, performer and production requirements, with minimum damage to costumes
  • 2.2 Comply with performer requests relating to costume requirements or accurately communicate them to relevant personnel
  • 2.3 Observe personal and production etiquette and protocols throughout the dressing process
  • 2.4 Use equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions throughout the dressing process
3. Check performers’ costumes
  • 3.1 Check costumes to ensure they fit securely, are comfortable for performers, and meet production requirements
  • 3.2 Promptly identify any problems and take appropriate action to rectify
  • 3.3 Complete dressing of performers in time to meet their calls while giving due attention to costume continuity and the care requirements of all costume items
  • 3.4 Store or dispose of costume items and material in line with organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1617 CUECOS302A Dress performers Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODH50 CUACOS312 Dress performers Unit of competency