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Certificate IV in Millinery
Certificate IV in Millinery
MST40416
BDF8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 22/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 21/11/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to perform millinery design and construction roles. Work typically involves one-off or small run production within a small enterprise or self-employed operation.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency:- nine (9) core units of competency
- sixteen (16) elective units of competency.
- a minimum of five (5) units must be chosen from Group A
- the remaining eleven (11) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A
- units from Group B
- a maximum of five (5) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV11 | MSTML2008 | Assemble simple blocked millinery components | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAV12 | MSTML2007 | Block and shape millinery by hand | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV18 | MSTML2001 | Identify materials used in millinery | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV07 | MSTML3004 | Identify performance and handling requirements of millinery materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW88 | MSTFD4006 | Interact and network with fashion industry participants | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV17 | MSTML2002 | Make flat patterns for millinery | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAV11 | MSTML2008 | Assemble simple blocked millinery components | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAV12 | MSTML2007 | Block and shape millinery by hand | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV18 | MSTML2001 | Identify materials used in millinery | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV07 | MSTML3004 | Identify performance and handling requirements of millinery materials | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV17 | MSTML2002 | Make flat patterns for millinery | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAU95 | MSTML4010 | Make couture trims | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU98 | MSTML4007 | Make millinery patterns | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV01 | MSTML4004 | Manage millinery procurement and cost millinery products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAU96 | MSTML4009 | Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV04 | MSTML4003 | Present and display millinery | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAV03 | MSTML4002 | Rejuvenate millinery | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU99 | MSTML4006 | Sketch and prepare millinery fashion designs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU97 | MSTML4008 | Undertake couture millinery | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAV00 | MSTML4005 | Undertake initial millinery consultation, subsequent fittings and finishing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV02 | MSTML4001 | Undertake specific millinery construction techniques | 120 | Unit of competency |
4. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAU95 | MSTML4010 | Make couture trims | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU98 | MSTML4007 | Make millinery patterns | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV01 | MSTML4004 | Manage millinery procurement and cost millinery products | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAU96 | MSTML4009 | Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV04 | MSTML4003 | Present and display millinery | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAV03 | MSTML4002 | Rejuvenate millinery | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU99 | MSTML4006 | Sketch and prepare millinery fashion designs | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU97 | MSTML4008 | Undertake couture millinery | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAV00 | MSTML4005 | Undertake initial millinery consultation, subsequent fittings and finishing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV02 | MSTML4001 | Undertake specific millinery construction techniques | 120 | Unit of competency |
5. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W384 | LMT40707 | Certificate IV in Millinery | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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