Certificate IV in Costume for Performance

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts in the creation and maintenance of costumes for productions or events in the film, television and entertainment industries. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles

Costume assistant

Costume maker.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12

4 core units

5 Group A units

3 elective units

1 elective unit must be selected from the Group A units and/or Group B units listed below.

The remaining 2elective units may be selected from the Group A and/or Group B units listed any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level.

Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Core units

Costume

add topic CUFCOS401A Make costumes

add topic CUFCOS402A Construct costume components

Industry context

add topic CUFIND403B Work effectively in a costume studio

OHS

add topic CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures

Group A units (specialist)

Costume

add topic CUECOS302A Dress performers

add topic CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity

add topic CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes

add topic CUFCOS403A Construct blocks for period costumes

add topic CUFCOS404A Cut and drape costumes

add topic CUECOS02C Apply art finishing

add topic CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

add topic CUECOS13B Create theatrical millinery

add topic CUECOS14B Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories

add topic CUECOS15B Construct hard and soft sculptured specialised costumes

Group B units

Creative thinking

add topic BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills

add topic BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas

add topic BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process

Design

add topic BSBDES401A Generate design solutions

add topic BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief

Drawing

add topic CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept

Industry context

add topic BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context

add topic BSBREL401A Establish networks

add topic CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis

Fashion design and technology

add topic LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations

add topic LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs

add topic LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns

add topic LMTFD4015B Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications

Headwear/millinery

add topic LMTCL2013B Block and shape headwear by machine

add topic LMTML2008A Assemble simple blocked millinery components

add topic LMTCL2016B Trim headwear

add topic LMTML4001A Undertake specific millinery construction techniques

add topic LMTML4002A Rejuvenate millinery

Management

add topic BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan

add topic BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures

OHS

add topic BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

Production management

add topic CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out

Research

add topic CUFRES401A Conduct research

Stage management

add topic CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script

Sustainability

add topic BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Workforce development

add topic BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness

Selecting electives for different outcomes

The context for this qualification varies, and this must guide the selection of elective units. Examples of appropriate elective units for particular outcomes at this level follow.

Costume maker

Core units plus:

add topic LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs

add topic LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns

add topic LMTFD4015B Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications

add topic CUFCOS403A Construct blocks for period costumes

add topic CUFCOS404A Cut and drape costumes

add topic CUECOS02C Apply art finishing

add topic CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre

add topic CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes.

Costume assistant

Core units plus:

add topic CUECOS302A Dress performers

add topic CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity

add topic CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes

add topic CUECOS02C Apply art finishing

add topic CUFCOS404A Cut and drape costumes

add topic BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures

add topic LMTCL2016B Trim headwear

add topic LMTML4001A Undertake specific millinery construction techniques.


Pathways...

    Qualification pathways

    Pathways into the qualification

    Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification considerations

There are no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification issues that affect this qualification. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Pre-requisite Units

Code and title

Pre-requisite units required

CUFIND403B Work effectively in a costume studio

CUFCOS401A Make costumes

CUFCOS402A Construct costume components


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by costume makers based on the units listed above. Using this employability skills summary as an example, trainers and assessors can work out how employability skills would apply to other job roles relevant to the qualification to include important industry application of employability skills in learning and assessment strategies.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

interpreting costume design briefs and specifications

interpreting and completing workplace documentation

communicating effectively with performers during costume fitting sessions

advising colleagues of art finishing options

Teamwork

working collaboratively with colleagues on the making of costumes - both independently and under direction

liaising with supervisors on work requirements

Problem-solving

selecting appropriate materials or techniques for particularly demanding costumes or performance situations

modifying costumes to fit performance requirements

making costumes that fit and can be worn comfortably during productions

Initiative and enterprise

interpreting designs into practical plans for costumes, costume accessories and art finishing

using innovative and experimental pattern making techniques

contributing ideas for and participating in quality improvement activities

Planning and organising

calculating equipment and materials requirements

sourcing and organising materials

coordinating the costume construction process

measuring performers for costumes

conducting research to inform the making of costumes

making elements of costumes in the correct order

storing costume patterns appropriately

Self-management

following workplace safety and security procedures

acting within the scope of job role

prioritising work tasks

seeking expert assistance when problems arise

Learning

undertaking research to improve knowledge of requirements for period, character and dance costumes

keeping up to date with industry developments

identifying and participating in professional development activities

Technology

using hand tools and sewing machines

computer grading of patterns

using the internet for research

using common features of word processing, spreadsheet and database applications