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Manage an off-site costume department

Manage an off-site costume department

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS516
State Code
ODF35
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
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
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 involves the coordination and supervision of costume operations to meet production requirements.The unit applies to those who oversee the 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 Confirm off-site costume requirements in consultation with required personnel and according to production documentation
  • 1.2 Carry out site inspection as required
  • 1.3 Document plans for establishing off-site costume department according to production schedules
  • 1.4 Confirm power supply, lighting and facilities meet personnel requirements
  • 1.5 Manage communication between personnel in various locations on set
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site
  • 1.7 Complete required stock orders and check their availability in time for productions
  • 1.8 Coordinate safe and efficient transport of equipment and costumes to off-site locations according to production schedules
2. Coordinate costume operations
  • 2.1 Check and document condition of all items delivered or transported to production sites
  • 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 during the production
  • 2.6 Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently and communicate actions as required
  • 2.7 Coordinate production services and cleaning of costumes
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 required personnel to damaged equipment that requires maintenance
  • 3.3 Leave worksites in original or improved conditions
  • 3.4 Review feedback and document areas for improvement
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AWJ50 CUACOS506 Manage an off-site costume department Unit of competency