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

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

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

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.

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

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.