Modification History
Not applicable.
Description
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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.
Pathways Information
Qualification pathways
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification with limited or no vocational experience and without a relevant lower-level qualification.
Licensing/Regulatory 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
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Pre-requisite units required |
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CUFIND403B Work effectively in a costume studio |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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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. |
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Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
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Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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Packaging Rules |
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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 2 elective 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 CUFCOS401A Make costumes CUFCOS402A Construct costume components Industry context CUFIND403B Work effectively in a costume studio OHS CUSOHS301A Follow occupational health and safety procedures Group A units (specialist ) Costume CUECOS302A Dress performers CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes CUFCOS403A Construct blocks for period costumes CUFCOS404A Cut and drape costumes CUECOS02C Apply art finishing CUECOS12B Make costumes for dance and physical theatre CUECOS13B Create theatrical millinery CUECOS14B Construct hard and soft sculptured costume accessories CUECOS15B Construct hard and soft sculptured specialised costumes Group B units Creative thinking BSBCRT301A Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills BSBCRT401A Articulate, present and debate ideas BSBCRT402A Collaborate in a creative process Design BSBDES401A Generate design solutions BSBDES402A Interpret and respond to a design brief Drawing CUVCOR09B Select and apply drawing techniques and media to represent and communicate the concept Industry context BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context BSBREL401A Establish networks CUFIND401A Provide services on a freelance basis Fashion design and technology LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns LMTFD4015B Create pattern from a block to meet customer specifications Headwear /millinery LMTCL2013B Block and shape headwear by machine LMTML2008A Assemble simple blocked millinery components LMTCL2016B Trim headwear LMTML4001A Undertake specific millinery construction techniques LMTML4002A Rejuvenate millinery Management BSBMGT402A Implement operational plan BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures OHS BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace Production management CUETEM06B Organise and monitor bump in/bump out Research CUFRES401A Conduct research Stage management CUESMT12B Analyse performance outline/script Sustainability BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Workforce development 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:
Costume assistant Core units plus: CUECOS302A Dress performers CUFCOS301A Maintain costume continuity CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes CUECOS02C Apply art finishing CUFCOS404A Cut and drape costumes BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures LMTCL2016B Trim headwear LMTML4001A Undertake specific millinery construction techniques. |
