Manage an off-site costume department

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CUACOS506, 'Manage an off-site costume department'.
Google Links
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish off-site costume area

1.1 Clarify off-site costume requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation

1.2 Carry out site inspections, as required, to determine the most appropriate location for off-site costume department

1.3 Document plans for establishing off-site costume department in line with production schedules

1.4 Confirm power supply, lighting and facilities meet needs of personnel and that communication channels between costumes area and sets are in place

1.5 Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site

1.6 Complete required stock orders and check their availability in time for productions

1.7 Coordinate safe and efficient transport of equipment and costumes to off-site locations in line with production schedules

2. Coordinate costume operations

2.1 Check and document condition of items delivered or transported to production sites, including those from specialist manufacturers and hirers

2.2 Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures

2.3 Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage

2.4 Supervise maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required

2.5 Oversee costume continuity, taking into account last-minute changes to production schedules or scripts

2.6 Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently, and alert relevant personnel to action taken as required

2.7 Liaise with colleagues in other departments so approach to production services and cleaning of costumes and accessories is coordinated

3. Disassemble off-site costume department

3.1 Clean and safely pack equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required

3.2 Document and alert relevant personnel to damaged equipment that requires maintenance

3.3 Leave worksites in original or improved conditions

3.4 Review off-site costume department operations seeking feedback from team members and note areas for future improvement


Qualifications and Skillsets

CUACOS506 appears in the following qualifications:

  • CUA50513 - Diploma of Live Production Design
  • CUA60213 - Advanced Diploma of Live Production and Management Services
  • CUA50415 - Diploma of Live Production and Technical Services