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Make millinery using patterns derived from hat block

Make millinery using patterns derived from hat block

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML3003
State Code
BAV06
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to place flat patterns derived from a hat block, onto millinery material, cut out and make the millinery.The unit of competency applies to situations where the cutting and making of the millinery item will be from a set of patterns that have been developed for a one-off item of model millinery. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions
2 Prepare to make millinery
  • 2.1 Select and prepare millinery tools, equipment and work area according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Select and collate patterns and materials or fabrications, according to specifications
  • 2.3 Collect materials and fabrications and check for quality, width and pressing and steaming requirements
  • 2.4 Confirm cutting requirements with design specification and pattern information
3 Place millinery patterns and cut out pattern shapes
  • 3.1 Spread materials or fabrications single layer, and adjust according to pattern requirements
  • 3.2 Check materials or fabrications for faults and take required action to eliminate or isolate faults
  • 3.3 Place full patterns on materials or fabrications according to specifications, ensuring that left and right side patterns are according to requirements of an asymmetric design, if relevant
  • 3.4 Mark pattern shapes on materials and fabrications according to requirements of the material and job
  • 3.5 Cut materials and fabrications using cutting equipment in accordance with requirements for the operation
  • 3.6 Inspect cut work, identify any faults and take appropriate action to ensure the cut pieces meet the required quality standards
4 Assemble and finish millinery
  • 4.1 Plan assembly process and lay out work pieces in sequence
  • 4.2 Set up machinery for assembly process and operate in accordance with type of operation, fabric and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Join cut pieces together in accordance with work plan and quality standards, and reject or correct faults
  • 4.4 Block and mould sewn millinery and size according to specifications
  • 4.5 Trim millinery according to design requirements.
  • 4.6 Apply labels and complete records
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7420 LMTML3003A Make millinery using patterns derived from hat block Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG5 MST30316 Certificate III in Millinery Qualification
BDF8 MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery Qualification