Unit of competency Outline

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Make millinery with flat pattern components

Make millinery with flat pattern components

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTML2010A
State Code
W7417
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge skills required to perform the tasks associated with making or copying millinery from a flat pattern.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm pattern requirements
  • 1.1 Pattern requirements for millinery are confirmed
  • 1.2 Construction requirements are identified
2 Prepare materials
  • 2.1 Materials required for millinery are prepared for use
  • 2.2 Pattern is checked to confirm sizing
  • 2.3 Minor adjustments are made to the pattern, where required
  • 2.4 Fabric or material is checked for faults to ensure conformance to standards
  • 2.5 Fabric or material is laid-up for cutting, as required
3 Cut material or fabric to pattern
  • 3.1 Cutting tools and equipment, appropriate for the fabric, are selected
  • 3.2 Laid-up material or fabric is cut to meet the pattern specifications
  • 3.3 Cut work is inspected to ensure conformance to work specification
  • 3.4 Faults are rectified and reported, where required
4 Fuse and sew millinery
  • 4.1 Millinery pieces are matched and sewn or fused to meet the requirements of the pattern specifications
  • 4.2 Machine operation is assessed in accordance with workplace and OHS practices
  • 4.3 Sewn or fused pieces are inspected for quality and conformance to specifications
  • 4.4 Faults are identified and appropriate action taken to ensure quality standards are met, where required
  • 4.5 Recording and reporting is undertaken
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.
Fabric or materials may include
the use of non-critical fabrics and may include:
natural materials
synthetic materials
Machines may include
standard sewing machine
overlocker
seamer
iron
press
hot glue gun
scissors
measuring tools
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:
prepare and handle millinery materials
use millinery cutting tools and equipment to cut fabric
operate machines or equipment which are relevant to the competency and used within the enterprise
recognise non-conforming outcomes
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV13 MSTML2006 Make millinery with flat pattern components Unit of competency
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