List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
| 1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times |
| 1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs |
| 1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions |
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2 | Prepare to assemble complex blocked millinery components | 2.1 | Relate blocked primary and secondary components to design specification |
| 2.2 | Collate blocked components and adjust according to design of unusual and contrasting blocked shapes |
| 2.3 | Perform adjustments to each component by trimming or adding extensions |
| 2.4 | Select construction components and millinery assembly techniques according to the design and handling characteristics of the millinery materials, components, trims and the requirements of the design |
| 2.5 | Plan sequence of operations |
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3 | Assemble and trim blocked components | 3.1 | Pin components, tack or otherwise ready items to assemble |
| 3.2 | Apply millinery hand sewing or machine construction techniques to assemble components |
| 3.3 | Inspect assembled components to ensure desired proportion and conformance with design specification |
| 3.4 | Apply functional and aesthetic trims to the millinery according to the design and specification |
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4 | Finish millinery and maintain records | 4.1 | Steam, brush or mould the final shape |
| 4.2 | Attach labels and tags |
| 4.3 | Select and apply techniques to finish the millinery for presentation or despatch |
| 4.4 | Maintain finished millinery and conformance records and reports |
| 4.5 | Photograph finished millinery for recording purposes |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria, and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
interpreting design specification for handling and assembling complex blocked millinery shapes
selecting and applying appropriate millinery assembly techniques to combinations of unusual and contrasting blocked shapes
selecting construction components and millinery assembly techniques according to the design and handling characteristics of the millinery materials, components, trims and the requirements of the design
applying millinery hand sewing or machine construction techniques to assemble components and apply trims for at least two (2) complex millinery items
inspecting assembled components to ensure desired proportion and conformance with design specification
applying functional and aesthetic trims to the millinery according to the design and specification
maintaining the integrity of the millinery design when assembling complex blocked millinery components
applying workplace procedures
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
performance characteristics and handling of hand-blocked millinery materials and components
millinery hand sewing and machine sewing assembly techniques
construction components
advanced construction and assembly techniques
millinery adhesion techniques
millinery trimming and finishing techniques
measures associated with the use and storage of solvent-based millinery adhesives and stiffeners
finishing processes:
steam, brush or mould the final shape
attaching labels and tags
techniques to finish the millinery for presentation or despatch
maintaining finished millinery and conformance records and reports
photographing finished work
preparing for storage, display or despatch
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessors must:
satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment, as set by the VET regulator
have vocational competency in assembling complex blocked millinery components, at least to the level being assessed, with relevant industry knowledge and experience.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible, or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment reflecting realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.