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Manage an off-site costume department

Manage an off-site costume department

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS506
State Code
AWJ50
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/07/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
21/07/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage an off-site costume department for screen, media and entertainment productions.It applies to individuals who oversee day-to-day running and use of costumes on set. They organise transport of costumes to sets or locations and manage on-set staff. They check costumes are cleaned, ironed and ready for use according to production schedules, and that all items of equipment are available and in working order. They are members of a production team and generally report to someone in a more senior creative or management position.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish off-site costume area
  • 1.1 Clarify off-site costume requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
  • 1.2 Carry out site inspections, as required, to determine the most appropriate location for off-site costume department
  • 1.3 Document plans for establishing off-site costume department in line with production schedules
  • 1.4 Confirm power supply, lighting and facilities meet needs of personnel and that communication channels between costumes area and sets are in place
  • 1.5 Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site
  • 1.6 Complete required stock orders and check their availability in time for productions
  • 1.7 Coordinate safe and efficient transport of equipment and costumes to off-site locations in line with production schedules
2. Coordinate costume operations
  • 2.1 Check and document condition of items delivered or transported to production sites, including those from specialist manufacturers and hirers
  • 2.2 Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures
  • 2.3 Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage
  • 2.4 Supervise maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required
  • 2.5 Oversee costume continuity, taking into account last-minute changes to production schedules or scripts
  • 2.6 Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently, and alert relevant personnel to action taken as required
  • 2.7 Liaise with colleagues in other departments so approach to production services and cleaning of costumes and accessories is coordinated
3. Disassemble off-site costume department
  • 3.1 Clean and safely pack equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
  • 3.2 Document and alert relevant personnel to damaged equipment that requires maintenance
  • 3.3 Leave worksites in original or improved conditions
  • 3.4 Review off-site costume department operations seeking feedback from team members and note areas for future improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1101 CUFCOS501A Manage an off-site wardrobe department Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODF35 CUACOS516 Manage an off-site costume department Unit of competency