Assessment Requirements for CUACOS403 Develop expertise in costume component construction

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Assessment Requirements for CUACOS403 Develop expertise in costume component construction

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with CUA Creative Arts and Culture Training Package version 2.0.

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

determine the most efficient way to construct costume components to meet functional and production requirements

develop and follow a sequence of operations for constructing a variety of costume components

use a sewing machine competently and safely

sew and finish costume components that meet functional requirements and costume production deadlines

document the process of constructing costume components.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

identify sources of supply for materials typically required for construction of costume components

outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in costume design and construction

explain properties and characteristics of a range of fabrics typically used to construct costume components

identify typical problems that arise in the context of constructing costume components and briefly describe solutions

outline typical costume components

explain functionality in relation to costumes for performance

describe safety procedures that apply to using equipment and machinery to make costume components.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

notions, fabric and equipment used to produce costume components

productions for which costume components need to be constructed

costume specifications.

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

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=1db201d9-4006-4430-839f-382ef6b803d5