Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 9:27 AM AWST
22/07/2026 9:27 AM AWST
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Finish headwear
Finish headwear
Unit of competency
National Code
LMTCL2015B
LMTCL2015B
State Code
W7163
W7163
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to perform the tasks associated with finishing of headwear and involves final inspection.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm finishing requirements
- 1.1 Requirements for finishing headwear are confirmed to ensure defined standards are met
2 Label headwear and attach elastic
- 2.1 Labels are attached to headwear as required.
- 2.2 Elastic and other fastening is attached, as required.
- 2.3 Tools and equipment are used effectively
3 Finish headwear
- 3.1 Headwear is finished for presentation by brushing, steaming or pressing.
- 3.2 Final inspection of headwear is assessed to ensure conformance to quality and safety standards.
- 3.3 Non-conformance to standards is identified and appropriate action taken.
- 3.4 OHS practices are followed.
- 3.5 Action is taken according to OHS practices to prevent accidents and to eliminate risks to personal safety.
4 Maintain records
- 4.1 Finished article and non-conformance records and reports are accurately maintained.
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.
Labels may include:
care instructions
client and/or manufacturer or enterprise information
Tools and equipment may include:
heat equipment
steam equipment
chemical adhesives
Final inspection may include:
checking for potentially dangerous items including:
wiring
pins
staples
flower/trim wires
dyes
hat elastic
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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
environmental practices
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.
Labels may include:
care instructions
client and/or manufacturer or enterprise information
Tools and equipment may include:
heat equipment
steam equipment
chemical adhesives
Final inspection may include:
checking for potentially dangerous items including:
wiring
pins
staples
flower/trim wires
dyes
hat elastic
OHS practices
OHS practices include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may relate to:
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
environmental practices
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 of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
finish headwear to required standard
inspect headwear
operate machines and equipment, including heat and steam equipment
recognise non-conforming outcomes
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Critical aspects of evidence
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
finish headwear to required standard
inspect headwear
operate machines and equipment, including heat and steam equipment
recognise non-conforming outcomes
Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks according to instructions
working systematically with attention to detail
identifying improvements and avoiding damage
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace practices and OHS practices.
Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated environment.
Interdependent assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other relevant units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W6487 | LMTCL2015A | Finish headwear | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAX46 | MSTCL2015 | Finish headwear | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W382 | LMT40307 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Qualification |
| W371 | LMT30507 | Certificate III in Clothing Production | Qualification |
| W358 | LMT20707 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) | Qualification |
| W357 | LMT20607 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |