Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation costume construction specifications and instructions

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

communicate effectively with performers during costume fitting sessions

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of

contributing ideas about the most efficient way to construct and finish costumes to meet creative requirements

making lastminute adjustments to costumes

problem solving skills in the context of making costumes that fit and can be worn comfortably during productions

planning and organising skills sufficient to construct costumes in a logical sequence

technical skills sufficient to

use sewing machines to make costumes

use computer applications in the context of producing or adjusting patterns

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

seek expert advice when problems arise

numeracy skills sufficient to measure materials and fit costumes

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel in relevant industry sector

broad understanding of artistic and technical elements of productions

issues and challenges that arise in the context of making costumes

welldeveloped understanding of the properties of different fabrics

principles and techniques of costume construction and fitting

techniques for making alterations to costumes and applying trims

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and materials to make 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

making of costumes that meet production requirements and demonstrate an ability to

make and grade patterns

lay up and cut work

sew and finish costumes

meet deadlines

collaborative approach to work

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the making of a range of costumes for at least two productions

access to materials and equipment as listed in the range statement

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 thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of costumes made by the candidate to determine whether production requirements have been met and correct procedures followed

observation of the candidate during fitting sessions with performers to assess communication and problem solving skills

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFCOSA Construct costume components

CUFCOS402A Construct costume components

LMTFDA Cut fabrics for prototype design

LMTFD4011A Cut fabrics for prototype design

LMTFDA Grade D patterns

LMTFD4013A Grade 2D patterns.

Costumes may include:

Facilities may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Documentation may include:

Specifications may include:

Materials may include:

Techniques may include:

Equipment may include:

Finishing may include:

Productions may include: