CUACOS516 — Manage an off-site costume department

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What an assessment for CUACOS516 must cover

36 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 4 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 7 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 Establish off-site costume area

1.1Confirm off-site costume requirements in consultation with required personnel and according to production documentation
1.2Carry out site inspection as required
1.3Document plans for establishing off-site costume department according to production schedules
1.4Confirm power supply, lighting and facilities meet personnel requirements
1.5Manage communication between personnel in various locations on set
1.6Conduct pre-departure checks on equipment to be used off-site
1.7Complete required stock orders and check their availability in time for productions
1.8Coordinate safe and efficient transport of equipment and costumes to off-site locations according to production schedules

2 Coordinate costume operations

2.1Check and document condition of all items delivered or transported to production sites
2.2Document shortages or damaged items according to enterprise procedures
2.3Secure costume items and accessories to minimise theft or damage
2.4Supervise maintenance and cleaning of costumes and accessories as required
2.5Oversee costume continuity during the production
2.6Deal with operational problems promptly and efficiently and communicate actions as required
2.7Coordinate production services and cleaning of costumes

3 Disassemble off-site costume department

3.1Clean and safely pack equipment and costumes to avoid damage and prepare for transport as required
3.2Document and alert required personnel to damaged equipment that requires maintenance
3.3Leave worksites in original or improved conditions
3.4Review feedback and document areas for improvement

Performance evidence

interpret production documentation, plan, set up and manage the functions of an off-site costume department for at least one production.
follow workplace procedures for documenting the condition of costume items before transport and after arrival on site
supervise off-site costume operations again documentation
check continuity of costumes is maintained during production
resolve costume problems that arise in an efficient manner during productions
supervise the process of packing and transporting equipment and costumes at the conclusion of the production.

Knowledge evidence

administrative procedures associated with providing off-site costume services
roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in off-site costume operations
typical problems that arise in context of managing an off-site costume department and strategies to resolve them
safety and security procedures that apply to providing off-site costume services.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets and analyses detailed textual information in production documentation to determine off-site costume requirements
Writing: Uses clear language, factual information and common industry terminology to document operational plans and produce accurate reports
Numeracy: Uses basic maths to identify stock shortages
Oral: Uses clear and required language to contribute information and confirm understanding with a range of personnel • Obtains information by listening and questioning
Self-management: Meets expectations associated with own role in planning and completing tasks in compliance with enterprise procedures, production schedules, reporting protocols and safety considerations
Teamwork: Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes • Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices
Planning and organising: Plans and organises activities required to establish off-site costume facilities and manages required communication • Works systematically to establish essential services, facilities, stock and transport, appropriate for site conditions and production requirements • Adapts to unexpected decisions and provides solutions to operational problems quickly and effectively • Completes tasks necessary to dismantle costume operations and restore worksite conditions

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What does an assessment tool for CUACOS516 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACOS516 needs to address all 36 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 6 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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