Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage an off-site wardrobe department. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Wardrobe supervisors in the screen, media and entertainment industries apply the skills and knowledge described in this unit. On feature film or television drama shoots, they oversee the day-to-day running and use of the wardrobe on set. They manage on-set staff (e.g. costume assistants) and ensure that costumes are cleaned, ironed and ready for use according to shooting schedules. Wardrobe supervisors are also responsible for organising the transport of costumes to sets or locations, and for ensuring that all items of equipment, e.g. sewing machines, steamers and irons are available and in working order. Good organisational skills are necessary, along with attention to detail and the flexibility to deal with last-minute changes to wardrobe requirements. Even though wardrobe supervisors work with a high degree of autonomy, they are members of a production team and generally report to costume designers/supervisors or production managers. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Establish an off-site wardrobe area |
1. Clarify off-site wardrobe requirements in consultation with relevant personnel and with reference to production documentation 2. If appropriate, carry out a site inspection to determine the most appropriate location for an off-site wardrobe department 3. Document plans for the establishment of off-site wardrobe departments according to enterprise procedures 4. Ensure that power supply and facilities are sufficient to meet wardrobe needs for productions 5. Ensure that wardrobe areas are linked to sets via communication lines/phone and that light quality is suitable for working 6. Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site 7. Complete required stock orders and ensure availability in time for productions 8. Coordinate the safe and efficient transport of wardrobe equipment and costumes to off-site locations |
Coordinate wardrobe operations |
9. Check and document the condition of items transported to production sites, including those from specialist manufacturers and hirers 10. Check and document the condition of hired items or specially manufactured items, on receipt 11. Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures 12. Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage 13. Supervise the maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required. 14. Oversee costume continuity, taking into account last-minute changes to production schedules or scripts 15. Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently and, as required, alert relevant personnel to action taken 16. Liaise with colleagues in other departments during productions to ensure a coordinated, holistic approach to production services e and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required |
Disassemble off-site wardrobe department |
17. Clean and safely pack wardrobe equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required 18. Document equipment that is damaged and requires maintenance and report to relevant personnel 19. Leave worksites in the original or improved conditions, ensuring that there has been no adverse impact on sites |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant personnel may include: |
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Documentation may include: |
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Facilities may include: |
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Productions may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Stock may include: |
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Safe and efficient transport involves ensuring that: |
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Costumes may include: |
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Locations may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Visual communication - Costume |
Co-requisite units
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