CUACOS404 — Construct blocks for period costumes

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What an assessment for CUACOS404 must cover

34 assessable components: 3 elements (14 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 6 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 Prepare for block construction

1.1Research changing fashion silhouettes and identify major milestone in Western history
1.2Identify silhouettes for which blocks are to be constructed in consultation with relevant personnel
1.3Take and record measurements of dress form or performers over relevant underpinnings or corsetry
1.4Determine appropriate block construction method and timelines for completion

2 Develop period blocks

2.1Produce original period blocks to specified sizes
2.2Test toile blocks and record adjustments
2.3Transfer adjustments from toiles to construction
2.4Retest patterns in toile form to confirm fit and silhouette
2.5Seek expert advice as required to resolve problems that arise during production and testing
2.6Follow workplace safety procedures when constructing blocks and sewing toiles

3 Finalise blocks

3.1Transfer adjustments from retest to construction and patterns
3.2Finalise patterns in accordance with production schedules
3.3Label block patterns
3.4Complete documentation according to enterprise procedures

Performance evidence

research historical clothing styles relevant to costumes required for productions
take accurate body measurements of performers
prepare a dress form or dressmaker’s dummy according to body size and measurements
construct period block patterns to fit an individual
use taken measurements to construct blocks that meet the silhouette of chosen periods
conduct test fittings in toile form
resolve problems associated with constructing pattern blocks to accurately reflect style of chosen periods.

Knowledge evidence

outline roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in constructing period costumes
explain techniques for constructing blocks for period costumes to fit people of different sizes
describe characteristics of fashion silhouettes from different times in Western history
explain how alterations are made to basic blocks
identify typical problems that arise in the context of constructing blocks for period costumes and briefly describe solutions
describe work health and safety procedures that apply to using equipment for making patterns and toiles.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interprets textual information that informs work requirements
Writing: Records information accurately and completes documentation using required formats
Numeracy: Measures and performs calculations to construct and modify blocks and patterns
Oral Communication: Identifies and confirms information by listening and questioning
Navigate the world of work: Develops knowledge of historical styles to construct period blocks to requirements Follows enterprise procedures, including work health and safety, in performance of role
Interact with others: Selects and uses appropriate communication methods and practices to discuss requirements with relevant team members
Get the work done: Follows specified steps to complete required process within required timeframes Makes decisions directly related to task Analyses issues within scope of role and decides when issues need to be referred to others

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Questions about assessing CUACOS404

What does an assessment tool for CUACOS404 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CUACOS404 needs to address all 34 unit components: 3 elements with 14 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 6 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for CUACOS404?

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