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Coordinate costume manufacture

Coordinate costume manufacture

Unit of competency
National Code
CUACOS515
State Code
ODF37
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/04/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/11/2021
Field of Education
100103 - Drama And Theatre Studies
Original Release Date
26/11/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interpret costume designs and supervise the manufacture of costumes for productions in the screen, media, entertainment and events industries. It involves the coordination of materials and suppliers to meet costume requirements for various productions.The unit applies to those who display a high level of initiative and judgement as they take responsibility for ensuring the quality of costumes manufactured for productions.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine production requirements
  • 1.1 Liaise with required personnel to confirm costume requirements
  • 1.2 Determine resource requirements with reference to costume designs and plots
  • 1.3 Check that costume plots take account of visual effects requirements
  • 1.4 Produce detailed and accurate costume breakdown lists from documented costume plots
  • 1.5 Review budget allocated for costume manufacture and wardrobe operation
  • 1.6 Develop solutions to identified manufacturing problems and promptly communicate difficulties to required personnel
  • 1.7 Obtain approval to amend designs as required
  • 1.8 Develop operational or project plans according to design and production requirements
2. Select and purchase materials
  • 2.1 Check existing stocks of materials or costumes for productions
  • 2.2 Obtain measurements of cast/performers and establish required meterage of fabrics or materials
  • 2.3 Source and purchase suitable materials according to demand and budgetary requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm materials are available in sufficient quantities and comply with work health and safety guidelines
  • 2.5 Check that materials can undergo special effects requirements
3. Supervise costume manufacture
  • 3.1 Oversee personnel to ensure costume production requirements are met and work health and safety guidelines are followed
  • 3.2 Monitor and adhere to budgets and timelines
  • 3.3 Communicate design specifications to production staff as required
  • 3.4 Coordinate involvement of external manufacturers or hirers
  • 3.5 Participate in production meetings and costume parades
  • 3.6 Confirm that costume design modifications are agreed, noted and acted on
  • 3.7 Inform required personnel of costume design changes
  • 3.8 Update documentation and record and file according to organisational procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI025 CUACOS505 Coordinate costume manufacture Unit of competency