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Rejuvenate millinery

Rejuvenate millinery

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTML4002A
State Code
W7425
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/11/2010
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to clean, repair, restyle and re-size hats.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm rejuvenation requirements
  • 1.1 Client rejuvenation requirements are identified, including priorities, preferences, budget and timelines
  • 1.2 Procedure for rejuvenation and initial pricing is discussed and confirmed with the client
  • 1.3 Agreement to continue with millinery service is obtained
  • 1.4 Client requirements are documented
2 Clean headwear to meet client requirements
  • 2.1 Headwear item is examined and cleaning process most suitable to requirements is selected
  • 2.2 Pest damage and infestation is recognised and process for cleaning is selected
  • 2.3 Materials, equipment and headwear item are prepared for cleaning
  • 2.4 Cleaning processes and agents are used to clean headwear to organisational standards and as agreed to with client
  • 2.5 Headwear is checked to ensure quality standards are met
3 Repair headwear to meet client requirements
  • 3.1 Damage to headwear is examined and appropriate processes for repair are selected
  • 3.2 Materials, equipment and headwear item are prepared for repair
  • 3.3 Headwear is repaired according to organisational standards and as agreed to with client
  • 3.4 Headwear is checked to ensure quality standards are met
4 Restyle headwear to meet client requirements
  • 4.1 Process for restyling the headwear item is confirmed with the client using sketches or models to present design concepts
  • 4.2 Materials, equipment and headwear item are prepared for restyling including development of pattern prices if required
  • 4.3 Headwear is restyled according to organisational standards and as agreed to with client, using blocks or patterns if required
  • 4.4 Headwear is checked to ensure quality standards are met
5 Resize headwear to new specifications
  • 5.1 Material and design of headwear are examined to determine suitable process for resizing the headwear item
  • 5.2 Required measurements for resizing are taken and specifications documented
  • 5.3 Resizing techniques are implemented according to the client needs and in consideration of fabrics, design and other materials
  • 5.4 Headwear is checked to ensure quality standards are met and that item design and strength are maintained after resizing process
6 Curate headwear
  • 6.1 Vintage and style characteristics of headwear are identified and curating requirements determined considering fabric, age and features of the item
  • 6.2 Curating processes are undertaken to ensure optimal condition of the headwear item is achieved
7 Finish headwear and present to client
  • 7.1 Headwear is finished according to design specifications and modifications
  • 7.2 Headwear is finished for presentation by brushing, steaming or pressing, as necessary
  • 7.3 Final inspection is conducted to ensure conformance to client needs and expectations, and workplace quality standards
  • 7.4 Interpersonal skills are used to present to the client
8 Maintain records
  • 8.1 Finished article and conformance records and reports are accurately maintained
  • 8.2 Client records are maintained
9 Work to quality and safety standards
  • 9.1 Workplace quality standards and procedures for specific task are identified
  • 9.2 Work is conducted to meet workplace quality standards
  • 9.3 OHS practices for the specific task are identified
  • 9.4 Work task is conducted according to OHS practices
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.
Processes for repair may include
sewing or stitching
patching
repairing or reattaching brimming
attaching clips, decorations, straps, bows, buckles
re-colouring patches
replacing fabric, attachments
Re-sizing techniques may include
stretching
adding inserts
replacing or re-sizing elastic, brims or fasteners
remodelling
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:
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:
interpret rejuvenation requirements
clean hats
repair hats
restyle hats
re-size hats
curate hats
use effective interpersonal skills
finish headwear according to workplace standards
present completed item to client
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.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W2719 LMTPRHM10A Rejuvenate millinery Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV03 MSTML4002 Rejuvenate millinery Unit of competency