The unit applies to interpreting a millinery design or rough millinery sketch, selecting a block suitable for the design or sketch, and developing flat patterns for the millinery by directly using the three-dimensional hat block selected.

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 planning and organising for safe and effective use of pattern making technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to interpret and communicate design information, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work. Problem solving skills are required to determine block requirements for pattern making.

Prerequisites

LMTML2002A

LMTML2007A

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare millinery tools, equipment and work area

1.1 Work station is set up according to OHS practices

1.2 Millinery tools and equipment are selected

2. Analyse millinery pattern requirements

2.1 Design information in analysed and specifications are interpreted to identify component shapes of the millinery item

2.2 Hat blocks needed to achieve the crown and brim shapes of the design are determined

2.3 Hat blocks are selected according to design and head size

2.4 Hat blocks are prepared

2.5 Medium to be used for making the patterns is selected and prepared

3 Develop and test millinery patterns

3.1 Medium is applied to hat blocks

3.2 Millinery design lines are marked onto pattern medium according to specifications of millinery design

3.3 Design proportions are checked in relation to millinery design and placement of the hat on the head

3.4 First patterns are cut by applying pattern-making techniques for millinery

3.5 Patterns aretested by making a mock-up or toile in paper or other millinery foundation material

3.6 Full patterns suitable for single-layer cutting are made for the hat

4 Finalise patterns

4.1 Patterns are adjusted where necessary for design and size compliance

4.2 Patterns are finalised and cutting instructions, grainlines and notches are added.

4.3 Patterns are checked against quality criteria

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

millinery tools and equipment

patterns shapes for millinery

pattern labelling and markings

performance of millinery materials

quality criteria

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to:

analyse a millinery design

measure blocks

mould millinery materials

use millinery tools and equipment

meet quality criteria

interpret design illustration or sketch

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:

interpret design sketch or illustration

prepare blocks

develop and test patterns

carry out quality procedures

finalise patterns

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.

Millinery tools, equipment may include

hat blocks

scissors

tape measure

pins

tracing paper

canvas or leno

buckram

vylene

pattern paper or board

tape or cord

sticking tape

rulers

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

Prepared

may include

checking for damage and cleanliness

repair

modifying shape or head size

covering the hat block in plastic cling-film

Medium may include

paper that is cut and spread or lapped to fit the 3-D shape of the hat block

buckram that is moistened, blocked and dried on the hat block ready for marking the design lines onto the 3-D shape

leno used as buckram

vylene used as paper

adhesive paper tape that is layered over plastic cling-film already covering the hat block

Patternmaking techniques for millinery may include

flat patternmaking using geometry and circular principles

3D methods

testing and experimentation

manual and computerised

Patterns are tested may include checking

accuracy of patterns

proportion

shape

head size and fit

ease and comfort

placement on head - front view, back view, left and right profiles

suitability of chosen millinery materials and fabrications

Patterns are finalised may include

transferring patterns to final paper format

adding and checking seam allowances

labelling

markings

cutting instructions

notches

meeting quality criteria, such as:

checking seam lengths

accurate measurements

specifications

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.