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CUACOS312 - Dress performers (Release 1)

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Supersedes and is equivalent to CUACOS302 - Dress performers 15/Apr/2021

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1 1 (this release) 16/Apr/2021

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 100103 Drama And Theatre Studies  16/Apr/2021 
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Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare costume items and dress performers for live performances or screen productions. It involves the organisation and selection of costumes according to production requirements and themes.

The unit applies to those who use some discretion and judgement and operate under broad supervision within an established framework of plans and procedures as they take responsibility for assisting performers whose role could require frequent costume changes.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Visual Communication – Costume

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. Prepare to dress performers

1.1 Interpret production requirements to determine costumes

1.2 Confirm that costume and accessory labels are accurate and securely attached

1.3 Confirm that costumes, items and accessories are available at the location and handled with care

1.4 Organise all costumes and accessories according to production requirements

1.5 Make costumes available to performers according to production requirements

1.6 Secure all costume items and accessories for the duration of the production

2. Dress performers ready for call

2.1 Assist performers to dress and change costumes according to design, performer and production requirements

2.2 Comply with performer requests relating to costume requirements and accurately communicate them to personnel as required

2.3 Observe personal and production etiquette and protocols

2.4 Use equipment safely and according to manufacturer instructions

3. Check performers’ costumes

3.1 Check costumes to ensure they meet production and performer requirements

3.2 Promptly identify any problems and take action to rectify them

3.3 Complete dressing of performers in a timely and careful manner

3.4 Store or dispose of costume items and material according to organisational procedures

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Reading
  • Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties

Writing
  • Records information about costumes

Oral communication
  • Obtains information by listening and questioning

Numeracy
  • Accounts for all costume and accessory pieces required for performers

Self-management
  • Meets work deadlines

Teamwork
  • Works collaboratively with production team members
  • Carries out dressing duties in a responsible manner

Problem solving
  • Adopts a methodical and logical approach to organising costumes for productions and dressing performers
  • Anticipates and takes action to minimise potential problems that may arise when dressing performers

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to CUACOS302 Dress performers.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package Version 5.0.

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • dress at least two performers per performance in at least two different performances.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • interpret dressing requirements and dress performers to meet those requirements
  • meet production deadlines
  • handle costumes with care
  • work cooperatively with others involved in productions.

Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • required behaviour and protocols in relation to dressing performers
  • production schedule terminology
  • format and meaning of production documentation used by dressers
  • work health and safety (WHS) regulations relating to the role of dressers.

Assessment Conditions

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

  • costumes and accessories to dress performers.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5

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