Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation

liaise with a wide range of production staff

supervise team members

convey changes to wardrobe requirements in an effective and efficient manner

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of

dealing with lastminute changes to wardrobe requirements

undertaking a range of tasks concurrently

capacity to solve problems while under pressure with minimum disruption to work flows

technical skills sufficient to

use standard word processing database and spreadsheet applications in the context of coordinating wardrobe operations

supervise costume maintenance

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow manufacturer specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret budgets and cost estimates

Required knowledge

a welldeveloped understanding of administrative procedures associated with providing wardrobe services

industry knowledge including

structure of the relevant industry sector

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

duty of care to colleagues and the general public especially on location

OHS procedures as they relate to providing wardrobe services

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

effective operation of an offsite wardrobe department that demonstrates an ability to

correctly interpret production documentation

take into account factors such as venue and transport requirements type of production and resource and budgetary constraints

meet production requirements

supervise others

effective verbal and written communication skills

attention to detail

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills through operating an offsite wardrobe department for at least two productions

access to productions that require an offsite wardrobe department

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 documentation prepared by the candidate to determine whether relevant factors have been identified and dealt with appropriately

observation of the candidate managing a wardrobe department on location

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit and to evaluate the processes used in developing and realising creative concepts

Guidance information for assessment

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

CUETEMC Coordinate production operations

CUETEM01C Coordinate production operations

BSBMGTA Manage operational plan

BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan.

Relevant personnel may include:

Documentation may include:

Facilities may include:

Productions may include:

Equipment may include:

Stock may include:

Safe and efficient transport involves ensuring that:

Costumes may include:

Locations may include: