Unit of competency Outline

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Dress performers

Dress performers

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS312
State Code
ODH50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
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. It involves the organisation and selection of costumes according to production requirements and themes.The unit applies to those who 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 requirements to determine costumes
  • 1.2 Confirm that costume and accessory labels are accurate and securely attached
  • 1.3 Confirm that costumes, items and accessories are available at the location and handled with care
  • 1.4 Organise all costumes and accessories according to production requirements
  • 1.5 Make costumes available to performers according to production requirements
  • 1.6 Secure all costume items and accessories for the duration of the production
2. Dress performers ready for call
  • 2.1 Assist performers to dress and change costumes according to design, performer and production requirements
  • 2.2 Comply with performer requests relating to costume requirements and accurately communicate them to personnel as required
  • 2.3 Observe personal and production etiquette and protocols
  • 2.4 Use equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions
3. Check performers’ costumes
  • 3.1 Check costumes to ensure they meet production and performer requirements
  • 3.2 Promptly identify any problems and take action to rectify them
  • 3.3 Complete dressing of performers in a timely and careful manner
  • 3.4 Store or dispose of costume items and material according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI016 CUACOS302 Dress performers Unit of competency