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Manage an off-site wardrobe department
Manage an off-site wardrobe department
Unit of competency
National Code
CUFCOS501A
CUFCOS501A
State Code
D1101
D1101
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2014
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
21/05/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage an off-site wardrobe department.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
Establish an off-site wardrobe area
- 1. Clarify off-site wardrobe requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation
- 2. If appropriate, carry out a site inspection to determine the most appropriate location for an off-site wardrobe department
- 3. Document plans for the establishment of off-site wardrobe departments according to enterprise procedures
- 4. Ensure that power supply and facilities are sufficient to meet wardrobe needs for productions
- 5. Ensure that wardrobe areas are linked to sets via communication lines/phone and that light quality is suitable for working
- 6. Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site
- 7. Complete required stock orders and ensure availability in time for productions
- 8. Coordinate the safe and efficient transport of wardrobe equipment and costumes to off-site locations
Coordinate wardrobe operations
- 9. Check and document the condition of items transported to production sites, including those from specialist manufacturers and hirers
- 10. Check and document the condition of hired items or specially manufactured items, on receipt
- 11. Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures
- 12. Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage
- 13. Supervise the maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required.
- 14. Oversee costume continuity, taking into account last-minute changes to production schedules or scripts
- 15. Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently and, as required, alert relevant personnel to action taken
- 16. Liaise with colleagues in other departments during productions to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach to production services e and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required
Disassemble off-site wardrobe department
- 17. Clean and safely pack wardrobe equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
- 18. Document equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance and report to relevant personnel
- 19. Leave worksites in the original or improved conditions, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites
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 designer
costume production staff
director
director of photography
floor manager
head of department
make-up and hair personnel
other technical/specialist staff
performers
producer
production designer
supervisor
technical director
wardrobe department personnel.
Documentation may include:
budgets
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
continuity documentation
costume break-down lists
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
fault reports
hire agreements
manufacturer specifications/instructions
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
running sheets
scripts
stock orders
stock reports.
Facilities may include:
dressing-rooms
fitting rooms
furniture and equipment
production space
storage units and space.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
live performances
music videos
short films
television productions
theatrical productions.
Equipment may include:
clothing storage and transportation bags
coat hangers
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dressmaker's dummies
dyeing facilities
glue guns
hand-held cutting machines
hanging racks
industrial or domestic irons, presses and steamers
laundry facilities, e.g. washing machines, dryers
measuring tapes
overlockers
portable or fixed sewing machines, industrial or domestic
scissors and cutters
spray guns
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
wardrobe base: studio/location or production office.
Stock may include:
cutting blades
fabric
fasteners
haberdashery
pattern paper
solutions
thread
trim.
Safe and efficient transport involves ensuring that:
costume items are packed and handled in a way that avoids damage to items
costume items arrive in time at the correct location
instructions to transport provider are clear, accurate and complete
transportation method is:
suitable for the nature and quantity of costumes
appropriate for the location.
Costumes may include:
accessories
character costumes
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
period costumes
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Locations may include:
day
entertainment venue
exterior
interior
night
outside broadcast
sound stage
studio
theatre.
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 designer
costume production staff
director
director of photography
floor manager
head of department
make-up and hair personnel
other technical/specialist staff
performers
producer
production designer
supervisor
technical director
wardrobe department personnel.
Documentation may include:
budgets
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
continuity documentation
costume break-down lists
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
fault reports
hire agreements
manufacturer specifications/instructions
memos of instruction
operational/project plan
production schedules
running sheets
scripts
stock orders
stock reports.
Facilities may include:
dressing-rooms
fitting rooms
furniture and equipment
production space
storage units and space.
Productions may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live or prerecorded television productions
live performances
music videos
short films
television productions
theatrical productions.
Equipment may include:
clothing storage and transportation bags
coat hangers
conversion tables
cutting boards and tables
dressmaker's dummies
dyeing facilities
glue guns
hand-held cutting machines
hanging racks
industrial or domestic irons, presses and steamers
laundry facilities, e.g. washing machines, dryers
measuring tapes
overlockers
portable or fixed sewing machines, industrial or domestic
scissors and cutters
spray guns
tools, e.g. wire cutters, hammers, pliers
wardrobe base: studio/location or production office.
Stock may include:
cutting blades
fabric
fasteners
haberdashery
pattern paper
solutions
thread
trim.
Safe and efficient transport involves ensuring that:
costume items are packed and handled in a way that avoids damage to items
costume items arrive in time at the correct location
instructions to transport provider are clear, accurate and complete
transportation method is:
suitable for the nature and quantity of costumes
appropriate for the location.
Costumes may include:
accessories
character costumes
contemporary wear
corsetry
costume jewellery
dance wear
female, male, child and animal costumes
millinery
padding
period costumes
tailored costumes
undergarments.
Locations may include:
day
entertainment venue
exterior
interior
night
outside broadcast
sound stage
studio
theatre.
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:
effective operation of an off-site wardrobe department that demonstrates an ability to:
correctly interpret production documentation
take into account factors such as venue and transport requirements, type of production, and resource and budgetary constraints
meet production requirements
supervise others
effective verbal and written communication skills
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through operating an off-site wardrobe department for at least two productions
access to productions that require an off-site wardrobe department
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 portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether relevant factors have been identified and dealt with appropriately
observation of the candidate managing a wardrobe department on location
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in developing and realising creative concepts.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan.
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:
effective operation of an off-site wardrobe department that demonstrates an ability to:
correctly interpret production documentation
take into account factors such as venue and transport requirements, type of production, and resource and budgetary constraints
meet production requirements
supervise others
effective verbal and written communication skills
attention to detail
collaborative approach to work.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
practical demonstration of skills through operating an off-site wardrobe department for at least two productions
access to productions that require an off-site wardrobe department
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 portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance
evaluation of documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether relevant factors have been identified and dealt with appropriately
observation of the candidate managing a wardrobe department on location
written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in developing and realising creative concepts.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C4156 | CUFCOS05A | Operate an off site wardrobe department | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWJ50 | CUACOS506 | Manage an off-site costume department | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D205 | CUF50507 | Diploma of Costume for Performance | Qualification |
| J705 | CUA50413 | Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services | Qualification |