Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant personnel may include:
costume cutter
costume designer
costume maker
costume production staff
director
make-up and hair personnel
other specialist staff
performers
production manager
wardrobe department personnel
wardrobe supervisor/manager.
Tools and equipment may include:
calico or muslin
cotton tape
cutting tables
dress forms/dressmaker's dummies
hand-held cutting machines
measuring tapes
pattern board/paper
pattern hooks
pattern making table
pen, pencil, rubber, pins
ruler
scissors and cutters
tracing wheel.
Costume designs may include:
child
contemporary designs
costumes that do not require elaborate underpinnings or structures
female
historical reproduction designs
male.
Costume functional requirements may include:
allowance for multiple sizing
comfort
durability
extra movement capabilities
production requirements
requirements for performance genre
safety.
Costume specifications may include:
costume and undergarment requirements
ease allowances
fabric and trim requirements
gender and figure proportions
performance requirements.
Plan of action may include:
determining fitting positions in relation to designs
schedule of fittings
selection of pattern development methods
sequencing of development.
Proportioning costume designs may include:
making a test toile for a performer and checking the design in 3D
seeking approvals from costume supervisor or designers before transferring 3D plans to flat patterns
transferring 3D placement to flat patterns
using a dress form/dress maker's dummy to position or place design lines in 3D.
Engineering may include:
adjusting and modifying pattern development
evaluating tests or trials
progressively testing parts of patterns or designs on a 3D form.
Costume patterns may include:
cardboard
computer generated
muslin/calico
paper.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
ability to interpret costume designs
ability to conduct research and apply findings to costume pattern development
making of patterns for costumes that meet design, production and performers' requirements and demonstrate an ability to:
develop patterns for costumes using flat pattern cutting
develop patterns for costumes by draping (moulage) methods
engineer patterns and conduct test trials on performers
ability to meet deadlines
collaborative approach to work
attention to accuracy and detail.

Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through the development of patterns for a variety of costume designs using a range of cutting and draping methods
access to tools and equipment as listed in the range statement
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 patterns and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of cutting and patterns made by the candidate to determine whether costume design requirements
observation of the candidate during pattern engineering and fitting sessions with performers to assess communication, analytical and problem solving skills
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit have been met and correct procedures followed.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre
CUECOS10B Make period costumes.