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Undertake specific millinery construction techniques

Undertake specific millinery construction techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML4001
State Code
BAV02
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
120
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for specific millinery construction using wire, blocks, less common materials and shapes, and a range of joining techniques to develop fashion hats and headwear. The unit of competency applies to a range of construction techniques using common and uncommon materials. It encompasses general millinery construction techniques. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the construction of millinery items.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 undertake specific millinery construction techniques
  • 2.1 Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes
  • 2.2 Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required
  • 2.3 Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements
  • 2.4 Source alternative materials and prepare, as required
3 Assemble blocked headwear components
  • 3.1 Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required
  • 3.2 Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect
  • 3.3 Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect
  • 3.4 Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces
  • 3.5 Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components
4 Check and finalise headwear
  • 4.1 Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques
  • 4.2 Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction
  • 4.3 Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met
  • 4.4 Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7424 LMTML4001A Undertake specific millinery construction techniques Unit of competency