Certificate II in Millinery

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate II reflects vocational outcomes for those performing a limited range of technical and operational tasks within a production environment. Some multi-skilled roles can be accommodated in this qualification.

This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the operations of millinery enterprises. Work is generally supervised.

Pathways into the qualification

Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of thirteen (13) units according to the rules described below.

Units that have been achieved through completion of the LMT11107 Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear may be credited towards the Certificate II when they are also included in the unit lists for this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT30607 Certificate III in Millinery.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate II in Millinery, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency.

Eight (8) core units of competency

Five (5) elective units of competency as specified below.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all eight (8) units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

add topic LMTGN2002B

Apply quality standards

add topic LMTGN2003B

Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry

add topic LMTML2001A

Identify materials used in millinery

add topic LMTML2002A

Make flat patterns for millinery

add topic LMTML2007A

Block and shape millinery by hand

add topic LMTML2008A

Assemble simple blocked millinery components

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select five (5) units as specified below.

A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group A

A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group C

The remainder must be selected from Groups A and B.

GROUP A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTML2003A

Produce and attach millinery trims

add topic LMTML2004A

Produce felt for millinery

add topic LMTML2001A

add topic LMTML2005A

Place and cut millinery patterns

add topic LMTML2006A

Use millinery steaming and pressing equipment

add topic LMTML2009A

Apply millinery sewing and adhesion techniques

add topic LMTML2010A

Make millinery with flat pattern components

GROUP B

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTCL2001B

Use a sewing machine

add topic LMTCL2005B

Use specialised machinery to assist assembly production

add topic LMTCL2011B

Draw and interpret a basic sketch

add topic LMTCL2018B

Perform basic maintenance of headwear or millinery

add topic LMTGN2004B

Work in a team environment

add topic LMTGN2005B

Perform minor maintenance

add topic LMTGN2006B

Perform test or inspection to check product quality

add topic LMTGN2008B

Coordinate work of team or section

add topic LMTGN2009B

Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace

add topic LMTGN2010B

Perform tasks to support production

GROUP C

Other Millinery units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates I (maximum 1 unit), II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skills Summary - Certificate II in Millinery

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Millinery industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

communicate with others on design requirements

complete standard documentation

use communication technologies efficiently

communicate production problems

demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills

follow work instructions

maintain production information

read and apply relevant safety information and procedures

interpret workplace procedures and work instructions

Teamwork

provide support to others in the work area

work independently or as part of a team

undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members and supervisors

identify performance required to meet customer needs in own work and team

Problem-solving

identify risks associated with chemicals and equipment

report hazards

determine requirements in own work to meet quality standards

recognise and report problems and faults with millinery items, machinery or processes

use personal protective equipment as required

identify and report potential environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise

identify and recommend improvements to own work processes

record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance

report problems outside area of responsibility

monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations

Planning and organising

plan work requirements

follow schedules and monitor operations

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures

follow production sequences for a given process or product

identify production and resource requirements

identify and monitor resource use in own work

coordinate activity to meet delivery or collection timetables

identify and use relevant personal protective equipment

Self-management

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

conduct regular housekeeping activities

interpret data and information relevant to own millinery operations

monitor own work to ensure quality standards are achieved

understand own work activities and ask questions if required

apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment

identify and follow production schedules and work load priorities

follow millinery machine operation instructions

Learning

ask questions to expand own understanding of work processes or requirements

demonstrate listening skills

identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required

access operator manuals to assist own learning

Technology

use manual handling technologies in the workplace

operate millinery machinery, tools and equipment

work with technology safely and according to workplace standards

handle and use adhesives correctly and safely

work on a variety of machines used in millinery operations