This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Demonstrates knowledge of

requirements for the use of felt in millinery

types of fibres appropriate for the production of felt

quality and characteristics of various fibres used in the production of felt

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures

safety and environmental aspects related to workplace operation and handling requirements for the preparation of fibres

resource requirements for the preparation of fibres and the production of felt

practices for packing labelling and storing prepared fibres and finished felt

types of frames or equipment suitable for the production of felt

requirements for rubbing and matting fibres for felt production

housekeeping requirements of the workplace

documentation requirements relevant to the production of felt

practices for recording and reporting

quality standards

workplace procedures

Demonstrates skills to

maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process

read interpret and follow information on work specifications standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material

select appropriate fibres for use in felt production

prepare and check work areas to ensure safety and resource requirements are met

maintain accurate records

communicate within the workplace

sequence operations

meet specifications

clarify and check taskrelated information

carry out work according to OHS 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 for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Demonstrates skills and knowledge to

interpret felt design and production requirements

select appropriate fibres

conduct felt production and dyeing activities

use equipment and materials safely and correctly

produce felt to design and production requirements

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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Design and production requirements may include:

OHS practices:

Resource requirements may include:

Materials and equipment may include:

Suitable frame includes:

Required documentation may include: