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 for millinery project | 2.1 | Interview client to establish client needs and expectations |
| 2.2 | Obtain agreement to continue with millinery service |
| 2.3 | Conduct initial millinery consultation |
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3 | Confirm millinery order | 3.1 | Use total look styling concepts to assess client profile and make recommendations |
| 3.2 | Discuss style recommendations, provide style options and negotiate to reach agreement with client |
| 3.3 | Provide patterns and sketches to assist client, as required |
| 3.4 | Confirm order according to workplace procedures |
| 3.5 | Arrange fittings, timelines and payment |
| 3.6 | Apply sizing systems and principles to head measurements |
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4 | Conduct fittings | 4.1 | Present headwear to the client in a professional manner |
| 4.2 | Use professional judgement, discretion and interpersonal skills to discuss construction progress with client |
| 4.3 | Fit headwear, seek feedback and negotiate adjustments and modifications to the design |
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5 | Finish headwear and present to client | 5.1 | Finish headwear according to client requirements and workplace procedures |
| 5.2 | Check headwear to ensure quality standards are met |
| 5.3 | Use effective interpersonal skills to present to the client |
| 5.4 | Complete and maintain details of finished article and client records 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
establishing client needs and expectations and obtaining agreement to continue with millinery service
conducting at least two (2) initial millinery consultations, using props and demonstration to help interpret and clarify client needs and expectations
using total look styling concepts to assess client profile, make recommendations, provide style options and negotiate to reach agreement with client
selecting appropriate materials and styles, patterns and sketches to make recommendations to client
confirming order according to workplace procedures and arranging fittings, timelines and payment
apply sizing systems and principles to head measurements
using professional judgement, discretion, problem solving and interpersonal skills to discuss construction progress with client
fitting headwear, seeking feedback and negotiating adjustments and modifications to the design on at least two (2) occasions
finishing headwear according to workplace standards and client requirements on at least two (2) occasions
presenting completed item to client
recording product and client details according to 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
industry, workplace and product processes
a range of textiles and materials, including their composition and the stretch quality of fabrics
millinery production tools and equipment
millinery pricing
information required for complete consultation
style options, fashion trends and total look concepts
protocol regarding headwear and dress style for specific occasions
sizing systems and principles for head measurements
millinery manufacture techniques
agreement requirements with client:
millinery style
materials
features
costs
timeframe
finishing techniques:
brushing
steaming
pressing
attaching elastic
labelling
adjusting the positioning of trims
body language
documentation and transfer of information
quality practices
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 millinery consultation, fitting and finishing, 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.