Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
23/07/2026 8:11 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Dress performers
Dress performers
Unit of competency
National Code
CUECOS302A
CUECOS302A
State Code
D1617
D1617
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
23/06/2011
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
23/06/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare and maintain costume items, and dress performers, throughout any production within the cultural industries.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to dress performers
- 1.1. Interpret production or other documentation accurately to determine relevant costume requirements
- 1.2. Ensure that costume and accessory labels are accurate and securely attached and re-label where necessary
- 1.3. Ensure relevant costumes, items and accessories will be available at the appropriate location at the appropriate time, ensuring costumes are handled with care to minimise damage
- 1.4. Organise all costumes, accessories and any duplicates required into a line up to meet the requirements of the production schedule/running sheet
- 1.5. Make costumes available to performers in sufficient time to allow for their dressing to meet the call
- 1.6. Secure all costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage before, during and after the production
2. Dress performer ready for call
- 2.1. Assist the performer to dress and change costumes in accordance with design, performer and production requirements, with minimum damage to costume
- 2.2. Treat performers with tact and sensitivity to ensure their personal privacy is maintained
- 2.3. Conform with performer requests relating to costume requirements or accurately communicate these to relevant personnel
- 2.4. Complete dressing of performers in time to meet their calls whilst giving due attention to the care requirements of all costume items
- 2.5. Check costumes to ensure that they fit securely, are comfortable for the performer and meet the production requirements
- 2.6. Promptly identify any problems and take appropriate action to rectify
- 2.7. Observe production etiquette and protocols throughout the dressing process
- 2.8. Use all equipment safely and in accordance with any manufacturer instructions throughout the dressing process
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.
Production or other documentation may include:
call/running sheets
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
continuity reports/checklists
costume breakdown lists
costume design
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
hire agreements
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
production schedules
scripts
Costumes may include:
accessories
character costumes
contemporary wear
dance wear
female, male and child costumes
hard and soft sculpture costumes
millinery
period costumes
tailored costumes
Production may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live events/entertainment/performance
live or pre-recorded television productions
music video
short films
stage performances
television productions of any type (e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)
Design, performance and production requirements may include:
continuity
continuity aids (labels, photographs, polaroids)
costume requirements:
daily
for the run of a production
scene by scene
particular performer issues
production environments:
dressing room
on location (interior, exterior)
outside broadcast
soundstage
stage/theatre/venue
studio
repairs (hand/machine sewn, patching)
special fitting requirements/security of fitting
special handling
stocks (e.g. brush, dry-cleaning fluid, dulling spray, glues, safety pins, starch, water sprays)
timing and speed
Relevant personnel may include:
costume production staff
designer (costume, production)
director (photography, technical)
extra
floor manager
head of department
performer
producer
supervisor
technical and specialist staff
wardrobe department personnel
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.
Production or other documentation may include:
call/running sheets
confirmation of receipt and dispatch notes
continuity reports/checklists
costume breakdown lists
costume design
costume plots
descriptive costume checklists
hire agreements
manufacturer specifications/instructions
measurement charts
memos of instruction
production schedules
scripts
Costumes may include:
accessories
character costumes
contemporary wear
dance wear
female, male and child costumes
hard and soft sculpture costumes
millinery
period costumes
tailored costumes
Production may include:
commercials
documentaries
feature films
filmed events or performances
live events/entertainment/performance
live or pre-recorded television productions
music video
short films
stage performances
television productions of any type (e.g. music, drama, comedy, variety, sport)
Design, performance and production requirements may include:
continuity
continuity aids (labels, photographs, polaroids)
costume requirements:
daily
for the run of a production
scene by scene
particular performer issues
production environments:
dressing room
on location (interior, exterior)
outside broadcast
soundstage
stage/theatre/venue
studio
repairs (hand/machine sewn, patching)
special fitting requirements/security of fitting
special handling
stocks (e.g. brush, dry-cleaning fluid, dulling spray, glues, safety pins, starch, water sprays)
timing and speed
Relevant personnel may include:
costume production staff
designer (costume, production)
director (photography, technical)
extra
floor manager
head of department
performer
producer
supervisor
technical and specialist staff
wardrobe department personnel
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 accurately interpret dressing requirements and to dress performers to meet those requirements within workplace realistic timeframes and without damage to costumes
application of organisational skills to facilitate efficient preparation for the dressing process.
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement of this unit
access to costumes, production documentation that specifies dressing/costume requirements and performers to be dressed
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate dressing performers and making relevant preparations
oral questioning/interviewing to assess knowledge of issues to be considered when dressing performers, including care requirements for particular types of costumes
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes.
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 accurately interpret dressing requirements and to dress performers to meet those requirements within workplace realistic timeframes and without damage to costumes
application of organisational skills to facilitate efficient preparation for the dressing process.
This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors. The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector. Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed. Assessment should only address those variable circumstances, listed in the range of variables statements, which apply to the chosen context.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement of this unit
access to costumes, production documentation that specifies dressing/costume requirements and performers to be dressed
access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required
the use of culturally appropriate processes, and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate dressing performers and making relevant preparations
oral questioning/interviewing to assess knowledge of issues to be considered when dressing performers, including care requirements for particular types of costumes
review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WI016 | CUACOS302 | Dress performers | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D199 | CUF40507 | Certificate IV in Costume for Performance | Qualification |