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Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes

Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML4009
State Code
BAU96
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
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to modify existing millinery blocks to make new shapes.The unit of competency applies to selecting an existing millinery block, suitable materials and equipment, and adding these materials to the block to make a new shape to use in blocking millinery materials for a given design.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 modify millinery blocks
  • 2.1 Interpret design to determine the hat block shape required
  • 2.2 Determine whether more than one block shape is required for the design
  • 2.3 Document the shapes required for the design
  • 2.4 Select and prepare equipment, materials and workstation
  • 2.5 Select hat blocks that will be used in the modification
3 Modify block
  • 3.1 Prepare block to be modified according to design and/or specifications
  • 3.2 Plan modifications and prepare block
  • 3.3 Modify the block using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials
4 Finalise modified block
  • 4.1 Check proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements
  • 4.2 Check quality, durability and accuracy of modifications
  • 4.3 Perform any necessary adjustments
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7432 LMTML4009A Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF8 MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery Qualification