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.
Hand-sewing techniques may include
Buttonhole stitch
Backstitch
Tacking
Straight hemming
Slip stitch
stab stitch
darning
diagonal basting
lacing stitch
glove-stitch
catch stitch
Application to millinery design and construction may include
attaching wire
brim edge-finishing
applying linings
applying head ribbons
joining leather, felt, canvas
attaching trims
attaching labels
Adhesion techniques may include
applications where hand-sewing cannot be used effectively
Compatible may include
interpreting manufacturer advice on the chemical composition of the adhesive in order to determine the suitability of the adhesive to the millinery materials and the purpose for which it needs to be applied
testing the adhesive on a sample of the millinery materials to which it is to be applied
Finish millinery may include
attaching labels and tags
adjusting the positioning of trims
attaching trims
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:
OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with using and storing millinery adhesives
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

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 and apply appropriate millinery sewing techniques according to the needs of the millinery design
select and use millinery adhesives according to manufacturer instructions and OHS practices
test compatibility and suitability of millinery adhesives to millinery materials and application
observe OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with the use and storage millinery adhesives
finish millinery using appropriate millinery hand-sewing and adhesion techniques
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.