Prepare costumes to meet production requirements

​This standard is about your ability to prepare costumes for performers, organise costumes and coordinate accessories to production requirements and schedule.

It involves preparing costumes according to the production schedule, assembling and laying out costumes for performers, identifying and labeling costumes, communicating costume availability and maintaining costumes.

This standard may be applicable to costume supervisors, costume standbys, wardrobe assistants and dressers.

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1. ​clarify and agree the costume requirements and production schedule
2. select the costumes and accessories according to the production information
3. confirm costumes and accessories are correct and, in a condition, appropriate to production requirements
4. obtain permission from the relevant person(s) prior to taking the required costumes
5. coordinate costumes in line with the production schedule / scene order/call sheet
6. inform the relevant person immediately when costumes are not available or in an unacceptable condition
7. label costumes and organise costume access in a way that will minimise dressing time, activity and confusion
8. carry out costume mending and general care activities
9. follow the productions confidentiality rules and procedures
10. follow COSH regulations when using hazardous substances i.e., breakdown sprays, alcohol, starches or aerosols
11. ensure items to assist the dressing, mending and general care of costume are available
12. ensure costumes are stored safely and securely and advise performers of any irregularities
13. pack and prepare costumes for safe and secure transfer when required
14. communicate clearly with production staff and other relevant departments or individuals

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1. ​where to obtain production and costume information
2. the schedule relating to costume requirements
3. how to interpret and follow the production information /call sheet/ shooting order relating to costume requirement
4. factors that might intrude or disrupt performers and how to avoid them 
5. how to ensure costumes are safe and secure
6. the productions confidentiality rules and procedures
7. basic sewing procedures and garment construction
8. how to prepare costumes for transport
9. how to store, care for and maintain costumes
10. all departments /personal involved in the production and the communication protocol
11. statutory responsibilities under health, safety, COSH and environmental legislation and regulations

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30 Mar 2026

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Current

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Original

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ScreenSkills

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SKSQ1

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Arts, Media and Publishing, Associate Professionals and Technical Occupations, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design, Media and Communication, Media Associate Professionals, Performing Arts

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3422

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costume; wardrobe; assist; performers; schedule; obtain; assemble; labelling

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