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Produce felt for millinery

Produce felt for millinery

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML2004
State Code
BAV15
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030105 - Textile Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce felt suitable for millinery.The unit of competency applies to the selection and preparation of fibres for making felt to use in millinery.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. 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 produce felt for millinery
  • 2.1 Determine design and production requirements
  • 2.2 Consider use of new or recycled fibres or traditional fibres and select fibres appropriate for the production of felt
  • 2.3 Check fibres for quality and characteristics according to production requirements
  • 2.4 Identify and follow workplace procedures, including safe handling and processing of fibres, associated dyes and detergents
  • 2.5 Prepare suitable work area, materials and equipment, and resource requirements
3 Prepare fibres for felt production
  • 3.1 Wash and dye fibres according to design and production requirements
  • 3.2 Card and comb fibres and dry fibres, as required
  • 3.3 Transfer fibres to area for next process
4 Undertake felting process
  • 4.1 Place and layer fibres, alternating direction with each layer
  • 4.2 Place fibres onto a suitable frame or surface to be saturated with soapy water and agitated
  • 4.3 Remove fibres from frame or surface, hand rub and shrink as required
  • 4.4 Dry fibres in preparation for blocking and shaping
  • 4.5 Repeat wash if the felting is unsuccessful
5 Finalise felting process
  • 5.1 Check felt against design and production requirements
  • 5.2 Transfer felt to appropriate area for next process or pack and store
  • 5.3 Dispose of all waste, and complete housekeeping and required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7411 LMTML2004A Produce felt for millinery Unit of competency