Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
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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 |
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Writing |
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Oral communication |
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Numeracy |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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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