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 |
|
2 | Prepare to undertake specific millinery construction techniques | 2.1 | Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes |
| 2.2 | Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required |
| 2.3 | Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements |
| 2.4 | Source alternative materials and prepare, as required |
|
3 | Assemble blocked headwear components | 3.1 | Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required |
| 3.2 | Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect |
| 3.3 | Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect |
| 3.4 | Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces |
| 3.5 | Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components |
|
4 | Check and finalise headwear | 4.1 | Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques |
| 4.2 | Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction |
| 4.3 | Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met |
| 4.4 | Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures |
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
identifying the characteristics and potential use of a wide range of common and uncommon materials
using wire to create foundations for at least five (5) different complex designs
shaping and assembling at least five(5) uncommon materials to construct headwear, trims and components according to design requirements
using converse and concave shaped components and advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear to meet requirements of at least three (3) complex millinery designs
using a combination of blockings in a single millinery design
adjusting and manipulating blocks to achieve abstract designs
identifying faults or non-conforming materials or components
modifying and adjusting components to meet specifications
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)
millinery policies, standards and guidelines, industry codes of practice, legislative and regulatory requirements
a range of textiles and materials, including their composition and the stretch quality of fabrics
standard and non-standard millinery shapes and designs
standard and less common materials and components suitable for the specific construction techniques, such as:
traditional and non-traditional materials used in millinery construction
contemporary materials
foundation and support materials
adhesives
wire
fishing line
plastic tubing
sizing
canvas
sinamay
felt pieces
straw pieces
braids
ribbons
lace
buttons
beads
flowers
feathers
net
fashion fabrics
millinery production tools and equipment
millinery application procedures:
attaching wire
brim edge-finishing
applying linings
applying head ribbons
joining leather, felt and canvas
attaching trims
attaching labels
adhesion techniques where hand sewing cannot be used effectively
millinery hand sewing techniques:
buttonhole stitch
backstitch
tacking
straight hemming
slip stitch
stab stitch
darning
diagonal basting
lacing stitch
glove-stitch
catch stitch
sewing, gluing, bonding or wiring techniques
millinery accessories
quality inspection procedures
style options, fashion trends and total look concepts
safety aspects relating to equipment operation
millinery manufacture and construction techniques
complex blocking techniques
complex wire manipulation techniques
historical development of various fashion styles
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 specific millinery construction techniques, 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.