Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0. Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Release 1 |
This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with altering, repairing and maintaining costumes for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries.
At this level, individuals are required to use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Visual communication – costume
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance Criteria Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Complete simple costume alterations |
1.1 Set up and adjust equipment and work station according to workplace procedures and construction requirements 1.2 Use appropriate and compatible equipment and accessories 1.3 Complete simple costume modifications and alterations according to requirements for quality, efficiency and personal safety 1.4 Inspect sewn pieces and take action to rectify faults found |
2. Undertake repairs |
2.1 Assess costumes and liaise with relevant personnel to determine requirements for repairs 2.2 Follow correct procedures for preparing to repair costumes, materials and equipment 2.3 Complete repairs to restore costumes to optimum condition |
3. Clean or launder, press or otherwise service costumes |
3.1 Inspect costume components and determine appropriate clean or launder, press or service process 3.2 Identify and rectify any faults, spots or marks using appropriate equipment and treatments 3.3 Clean or launder and press costumes according to care instructions for fabrics, ensuring that delicate or problem fabrics are treated with care 3.4 Make necessary arrangements for the special laundering or dry cleaning of costumes 3.5 Document the dispatch and collection of costumes 3.6 Label, code and store costumes according to workplace and production requirements 3.7 Complete documentation according to workplace or production requirements |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
3.1, 3.3 |
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Writing |
3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
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Oral communication |
2.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3 |
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Interact with others |
2.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
CUACOS303 Modify, repair and maintain costumes (Release 2) |
CUACOS303 Modify, repair and maintain costumes (Release 1) |
Updated assessment conditions section. Updated modification history section to reflect changed name of training package. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5