Required skills

communication skills sufficient to relate with performers during dressing

literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret production documentation costume labels and costume care instructions

negotiation skills sufficient to deal with conflict situations

numeracy skills sufficient to interpret measurement charts

planning and organising skills sufficient to manage time effectively

Required knowledge

etiquette and protocols in relation to the dressing of performers

film and television production schedule terminology

format and meaning of production documentation used by dressers

machine and hand sewing and methods of altering costumes

OHS legislationregulations that affect the dresser hygieneampuse of equipment

principles and techniques of costume construction and fitting

properties of different fabrics and how they should be handled

properties of different types of costumes and how they should be handled

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

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

ability to accurately interpret dressing requirements and to dress performers to meet those requirements within workplace realistic timeframes and without damage to costumes

application of organisational skills to facilitate efficient preparation for the dressing process

This unit of competence applies to a range of industry sectors The focus of assessment will depend on the industry sector Assessment must be customised to meet the needs of the particular sector in which performance is being assessed Assessment should only address those variable circumstances listed in the range of variables statements which apply to the chosen context

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to a range of equipment as listed in the Range Statement of this unit

access to costumes production documentation that specifies dressingcostume requirements and performers to be dressed

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

the use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate dressing performers and making relevant preparations

oral questioninginterviewing to assess knowledge of issues to be considered when dressing performers including care requirements for particular types of costumes

review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUECOSA Modify repair and maintain costumes

CUECOS303A Modify, repair and maintain costumes.

Production or other documentation may include:

Costumes may include:

Production may include:

Design, performance and production requirements may include:

Relevant personnel may include: