Required skills

communication literacy and teamwork skills sufficient to

interpret production documentation costume design specifications and instructions

conduct independent research to assist in interpretation of costume designs

work collaboratively with costume designers

communicate and negotiate with suppliers

communicate effectively with costume designers and performers during costume toile fitting sessions

write or communicate costume construction instructions to others

complete workplace documentation

initiative and flexibility in the context of

contributing ideas about the most effective way to cut and drape patterns for period costumes to realise costume designs

making adjustments to costume toiles and patterns in response to trials

problem solving skills in the context of engineering complex period costume patterns that meet costume design requirements

planning and organising skills sufficient to combine various pattern making and pattern engineering techniques to produce the required costume designs

technical skills sufficient to

combine complex principles of pattern development

use computer applications in the context of producing or adjusting patterns

drape fabrics on a dress form to produce patterns moulage

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure and meet deadlines

follow costume designers specifications and enterprise policies and procedures

seek expert advice

numeracy skills sufficient to

work within a budget

measure materials and estimate quantities

Required knowledge

industry knowledge including

protocols between costume cutters costume designers and performers

roles and responsibilities of personnel in the relevant industry sector

broad understanding of the artistic and technical elements of productions

relationship between costume designs and test toiles

welldeveloped understanding of the properties of different fabrics and their suitability to specific designs

principles and techniques of pattern cutting

pattern engineering

principles and techniques of costume construction

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

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 interpret costume designs

ability to conduct research and apply findings to assist with the interpretation of costume designs

application of cutting and draping techniques for complex period costumes that

reflect costume design requirement

fit performers

meet production requirements

development of patterns that demonstrate an ability to

use flat pattern cutting

use draping moulage methods

engineer and test patterns from both methods to produce the best result

ability to meet deadlines

ability to work within a budget

collaborative approach to work

attention to accuracy and detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to research material

practical demonstration of skills through the development of patterns for a variety of complex period costume designs using a range of cutting and draping methods

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 patterns and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

evaluation of patterns and cutting made by the candidate to determine whether costume design requirements have been met and correct procedures followed

observation of the candidate during pattern draping engineering and fitting sessions with performers to assess communication analytical 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

CUECOSB Make period costumes

CUECOS10B Make period costumes.

Relevant personnel may include:

Preparing dress form may include:

Mapping costume design proportions may include:

Underpinnings may include:

Parts may include: