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Make couture trims

Make couture trims

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML4010
State Code
BAU95
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 skills and knowledge required to make unique trims for model and couture millinery.The unit of competency applies to analysing a trim design and making individual trims from traditional and non-traditional materials and components to complement the overall millinery 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 make couture trims
  • 2.1 Analyse millinery design to determine and confirm trim requirements
  • 2.2 Apply workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Select quality materials for trim
  • 2.4 Test and confirm performance and handling characteristics of selected materials
  • 2.5 Confirm material selection with design or designer
3 Prepare materials to make trim
  • 3.1 Cut materials to required or manageable size
  • 3.2 Dye or tint materials, as required
  • 3.3 Embellish materials, as required
  • 3.4 Shape or mould and stiffen materials, as required
4 Make couture trim
  • 4.1 Plan construction of trim
  • 4.2 Form and construct trim and check design proportions
  • 4.3 Secure trim form and trim components
  • 4.4 Finish couture trim according to design requirements and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7433 LMTML4010A Make couture trims Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF8 MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery Qualification