Application
The unit applies to the identification of materials suitable to use in the production of millinery, headpieces and hair accessories. Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related activities. The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices which may include: requirements prescribed by legislation, awards agreements and conditions of employment standard operating procedures work instructions oral, written and visual communication quality practices including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality and contribution to quality improvement of team or section output housekeeping tasks related to environmental protection, waste disposal, pollution control, and recycling This unit requires the application of skills associated with problem solving to identify materials and determine appropriateness for production of millinery. Communication skills are also required to interpret material labelling. |
Prerequisites
Prerequisites |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify millinery materials | 1.1 Traditional pre-formed materials used in the production of millinery and headwear are identified 1.2 Contemporary materials used in the production of millinery and headwear are identified 1.3 Foundation and support materials used in the production of millinery and headwear are identified 1.4 Components used in the production of millinery and headwear are identified are identified 1.5 Non-traditional materials suitable for the production of millinery and headwear are identified 1.6 Chemical-free alternatives to adhesives and size traditionally used in millinery are identified 1.7 Material labels and information are accessed and interpreted |
2 Identify the characteristics of millinery materials | 2.1 Physical construction of millinery materials is identified and described 2.2 Composition of millinery materials is identified and described 2.3 Composition of the adhesives and sizing is identified 2.4 Limitations of materials for use in millinery are identified 2.5 Physical characteristics of materials are identified 2.6 Equipment required for using materials is identified 2.7 Compatibility of materials is assessed 2.8 Suitability of materials to design, function and cost requirements of millinery item is identified |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Demonstrates knowledge of: materials and components suitable for the design and production of millinery items the composition of materials and components used in the production of millinery items the construction of materials and components used in millinery production the suitability of materials and components for use in the production of millinery items OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with the use of solvent-based substances (adhesives and size) in millinery chemical free alternatives to the use of solvent-based adhesives and size limitations of millinery materials quality practices workplace practices recording and reporting practices |
Demonstrates skill to: determine suitability of millinery materials read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions and other reference material maintain accurate records communicate within the workplace sequence operations meet specifications clarify and check task-related information carry out work according to OHS practices |
Evidence Required
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: Identify traditional and non-traditional materials suitable for the production of millinery Describe the construction and characteristics of the materials Identify suitable uses for the materials in the production of millinery items 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. |
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. |
Traditional pre-formed materials may include | hoods capelines felts straws- panama, parasisal, sisal |
Contemporary materials may include | sinamay crinoline braids xian toyo hide skin leather fur |
Foundation and support materials may include | leno capnet canvas fusing |
Components may include | wire fishing line plastic tubing adhesives sizing |
Non-traditional materials may include | re-cycled materials plastics composites |
Millinery materials may include | traditional and non traditional materials used in millinery construction such as those listed contemporary materials such as those listed foundation and support materials adhesives |
Physical construction may include | woven non-woven felted |
Composition may include | natural synthetic man-made animal vegetable mineral chemical |
Physical characteristics may include | soft, pliable hard, rigid |
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 |
Sectors
Sector | Millinery |
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills. |
Licensing Information
Not applicable.