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Block and shape millinery by hand

Block and shape millinery by hand

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML2007
State Code
BAV12
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
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform blocking and shaping processes of millinery by hand. It includes selecting and, where applicable, modifying the block.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 block and shape millinery by hand
  • 2.1 Confirm blocking and shaping requirements to ensure correct design application
  • 2.2 Assemble and prepare selected materials ready for preparation process
  • 2.3 Select block to suit design
  • 2.4 Adapt block, where necessary, to ensure correct application
3 Block millinery
  • 3.1 Prepare fibre or material and process over steam vent ensuring safe processes are followed
  • 3.2 Pre-block hood to pre-stretch the fibres, if required
  • 3.3 Perform final blocking to shape the secondary components, including brim, collar line or to obtain particular indentation
  • 3.4 Allow hood to dry on the block, either naturally or by artificial means
  • 3.5 Add stiffening to the hat, where required, before being removed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7414 LMTML2007A Block and shape millinery by hand Unit of competency