CUACOS514 — Make specialised costumes

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What an assessment for CUACOS514 must cover

34 assessable components: 4 elements (19 performance criteria), 5 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine requirements for specialised costumes

1.1Evaluate and determine the need for hard and soft sculptured specialised costumes
1.2Undertake research to establish the broad parameters for costume construction and availability of materials
1.3Use research material to adapt costume designs for specific productions
1.4Identify performance and performers’ costume requirements

2 Develop specifications for specialised costumes

2.1Determine the equipment, tools, materials and techniques to be used
2.2Determine quantity and cost of materials required for construction to ensure efficient use of resources
2.3Produce working drawings and specifications for specialised costumes
2.4Seek assistance from other departments or personnel as required

3 Create and fit specialised costumes

3.1Take and record measurements of performers
3.2Develop pattern shapes to meet design specifications
3.3Select materials for supports and bases to meet production requirements
3.4Construct costumes and related accessories according to performance requirements
3.5Conduct fittings with performers
3.6Document and action required adjustments and alterations
3.7Complete specialised costumes according to production requirements

4 Assemble specialised costumes

4.1Sew costume pieces together according to specifications
4.2Identify modifications to costume in consultation with required personnel
4.3Finish specialised costumes according to requirements
4.4Label and code all costumes for identification during productions

Performance evidence

create and fit at least one specialised costume for at least two different productions.
use techniques to construct costumes that incorporate materials other than traditional textiles
follow safety procedures when using costume-making equipment and materials
work collaboratively with others during costume planning, construction and fittings
label and code costumes.

Knowledge evidence

typical problems and challenges encountered when constructing specialised costumes, along with solutions to address them
features of, and purpose for, a range of specialised costumes
different materials, their properties and uses in specialised costume construction
techniques for working with materials other than traditional textiles in costume construction.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets designs and written material to inform the process of making specialised costumes Interprets production documentation in relation to own duties
Oral communication: Obtains information by listening and questioning
Self-management: Meets work deadlines Takes account of work health and safety considerations in the design of costumes
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with a range of personnel to make specialised costumes
Initiative and enterprise: Uses a range of criteria to determine the most efficient way to meet costume requirements Adopts a methodical and logical approach when creating specialised costumes to select materials and costume construction methods Takes responsibility for ensuring minimal waste of materials
Technology: Uses standard word processing and spreadsheet applications to complete production documentation

Unit content sourced from training.gov.au — © Commonwealth of Australia, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Auditori is not affiliated with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What does an assessment tool for CUACOS514 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACOS514 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 19 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 4 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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