Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Performance requirements may include:
purpose of millinery for various purposes, including sportswear, fashion, theatre, work-wear, sun protection, wet weather protection
the durability/wearability and social sensitivity of various skins and pelts
how the material will perform in various situations, such as heat, wet, cold, sun
how the selected material will respond to dampening, cutting, stretching, drying, sewing and other production processes
Materials
treated and processed pelts/skins including:
leather
suede
chamois
fur
reptile
fish
man-made alternatives with similar handle/characteristics (eg faux fur, vinyl)
Design and production requirements may include:
the required dimensions of the animal skin or pelt
the techniques and resources required to carry out production according to the design
the intended purpose of the finished product
the views of the customer (social sensitivity) in using particular animal skins or pelts
Resource requirements may include:
well-ventilated and lit work area
facilities and equipment for:
measuring and cutting
dampening
stretching
blocking
dyeing and working with chemicals
drying
sewing and bonding
personal protective equipment
Legal and environmental regulations and considerations may include:
quarantine, importation and exportation issues relating to the use of furs, skins and hides
treatment and preservation requirements of animal pelts
social sensitivity and animal protection
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
Required documentation includes:
item or batch number and date of finished item
customer order information
dispatch information
customer invoicing

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
select materials and processes to make millinery items that incorporate fur, skin or leathers
conduct production operations and processes on fur, skin or leather
develop patterns for millinery items that incorporate fur, skin or leathers
apply OHS procedures
complete documentation
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Context and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment and requires access to work areas, materials and equipment and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.

Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.