Required skills

communication skills sufficient to

interpret and communicate construction specifications

negotiate with coordinate and lead a costume team

visualise and interpret creative concepts

literacy skills sufficient to interpret scripts specifications and instructions

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret measurement charts and manage budgets

planning and organising skills sufficient to

develop operational plans and production schedules

keep records

technical skills sufficient to

apply trims

make and grade patterns

perform alterations

sew by machine and hand

Required knowledge

content features and formats of scripts specifications and other production documentation

detailed knowledge of the costume construction process

OHS requirements that impact on costume construction

principles and techniques of costume construction assembly and fitting

supply sources for costume products

typical costs and costing processes for costume manufacture

use and properties of different fabrics and their appearance under lighting andor on the screen

workflow planning and work organisation methods in the context of a wardrobe department

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 coordinate the costume manufacturing process using effective organisational skills and specialist knowledge to produce costumes which reflect the design brief are of high quality and are available on time

ability to communicate with a range of individuals and organisations and coordinate costume production teams

ability to interpret creative costume design documentation including venue requirements type of production and resource constraints

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 fullyequipped costume manufacturing facility

access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement of this unit

access to materials for costume manufacture

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

discussion with members involved in costume manufacture regarding effectiveness of process

evaluation of report produced by the candidate describing organisational processes used to coordinate costume manufacture including key challenges and responses

evaluation of costumes produced against original design concepts

oral questioninginterview to evaluate processes used in developing and realising creative concept

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob 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

BSBPURA Plan purchasing

BSBPUR401A Plan purchasing

BSBWORA Promote team effectiveness

BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

CUEFINC Manage a budget

CUEFIN02C Manage a budget

CUEOHSC Implement workplace health safety and security procedures

CUEOHS01C Implement workplace health, safety and security procedures

CUFCOSA Make costumes

CUFCOS401A Make costumes.

Relevant personnel may include:

Costumes may include:

Production requirements may include:

Costume manufacture may include:

Stocks may include:

Production may include:

Documentation may be: