Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation costume component specifications and instructions

work collaboratively as a member of a production team

develop a sequence of operations for the construction of costume components

complete workplace documentation

compile a portfolio of work samples with documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of

contributing ideas about the most efficient way to construct costume components to meet specifications

modifying and adjusting costume components

problem solving skills in the context of using the most efficient and effective construction methods that will meet the functional requirements of costumes within a production context

planning and organising skills sufficient to construct costume components in a logical manner according to the sequence of operations

technical skills sufficient to

use sewing machines and relevant equipment to construct costume components

cut fabrics and materials for components

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 estimate quantities of and sizes of materials and notions

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

sources of supply of materials accessories and notions

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

welldeveloped understanding of the properties and characteristics of different fabrics

principles and techniques of sewing textiles

OHS procedures as they relate to the safe use of equipment and machinery to make costume components

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 determine and source fabrics and notions required for construction of costume components

construction of costume components that meet specifications and production requirements and demonstrate an ability to

use sewing machinery competently and safely

develop and follow a sequence of operations

sew and finish costume components that meet aesthetic and functional requirements

ability to meet deadlines

attention to detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through the making of a wide range of costume components

access to fabrics notions 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 costume components made by the candidate to determine whether costume requirements and specifications have been met and whether the sequence of operations was logical and efficient

observation of the candidate during construction sessions to assess safe and confident use of machinery and equipment 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 Make costumes

CUFCOS401A Make costumes.

Costume components may include:

Functionality may include:

Sequence of operations may include:

Equipment may include:

Fabrics and notions may include:

Relevant personnel may include: