Assessor Resource

MSTML4009
Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to modify existing millinery blocks to make new shapes.

The unit of competency applies to selecting an existing millinery block, suitable materials and equipment, and adding these materials to the block to make a new shape to use in blocking millinery materials for a given design.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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 modify millinery blocks

2.1

Interpret design to determine the hat block shape required

2.2

Determine whether more than one block shape is required for the design

2.3

Document the shapes required for the design

2.4

Select and prepare equipment, materials and workstation

2.5

Select hat blocks that will be used in the modification

3

Modify block

3.1

Prepare block to be modified according to design and/or specifications

3.2

Plan modifications and prepare block

3.3

Modify the block using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials

4

Finalise modified block

4.1

Check proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements

4.2

Check quality, durability and accuracy of modifications

4.3

Perform any necessary adjustments

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 sketch to determine the hat block shape or shapes required

selecting and preparing block/s to be modified according to design and/or specifications

selecting and preparing millinery equipment, hat block/s for modification and modification materials

modifying at least two (2) hat blocks using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials

performing quality checks and adjustments

checking proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements

checking quality, durability and accuracy of modifications.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

measurement taking

proportion

millinery materials and equipment:

hat blocks

plastic film

cord

cutting tools

pins

drawing equipment

block shapes:

crown

brim

section

collar

blocking techniques

quality standards

modification materials:

putty

flexible rubber or plastic shapes, such as hoses

buckram

plaster

improvised materials, such as papier-mâché and found objects

requirements of modification materials:

manufacturer instructions

access to water

consistency of mix

hardening or drying time

quality practices

workplace procedures.

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 modifying millinery blocks, 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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 modify millinery blocks

2.1

Interpret design to determine the hat block shape required

2.2

Determine whether more than one block shape is required for the design

2.3

Document the shapes required for the design

2.4

Select and prepare equipment, materials and workstation

2.5

Select hat blocks that will be used in the modification

3

Modify block

3.1

Prepare block to be modified according to design and/or specifications

3.2

Plan modifications and prepare block

3.3

Modify the block using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials

4

Finalise modified block

4.1

Check proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements

4.2

Check quality, durability and accuracy of modifications

4.3

Perform any necessary adjustments

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.

Workplace procedures include one or more of the following:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

PPE

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

WHS practices

Preparing block includes one or more of the following:

cleaning and washing hat block

removing any previous modifications from hat block

checking compatibility if several hat blocks are to be used for the one modification

covering or protecting hat block with plastic film

Planning modifications includes one or more of the following:

drawing or marking onto the hat block the new shape

measuring

checking the plan against design

determining permanency of modification

determining effect on original shape of hat block

Quality, durability and accuracy of modifications include one or more of the following:

smoothness

firmness

relationship to hat design required

compatibility of hat block shapes to each other

head size

proportion

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 sketch to determine the hat block shape or shapes required

selecting and preparing block/s to be modified according to design and/or specifications

selecting and preparing millinery equipment, hat block/s for modification and modification materials

modifying at least two (2) hat blocks using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials

performing quality checks and adjustments

checking proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements

checking quality, durability and accuracy of modifications.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

measurement taking

proportion

millinery materials and equipment:

hat blocks

plastic film

cord

cutting tools

pins

drawing equipment

block shapes:

crown

brim

section

collar

blocking techniques

quality standards

modification materials:

putty

flexible rubber or plastic shapes, such as hoses

buckram

plaster

improvised materials, such as papier-mâché and found objects

requirements of modification materials:

manufacturer instructions

access to water

consistency of mix

hardening or drying time

quality practices

workplace procedures.

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 modifying millinery blocks, 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.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) 
Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times 
Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs 
Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions 
Interpret design to determine the hat block shape required 
Determine whether more than one block shape is required for the design 
Document the shapes required for the design 
Select and prepare equipment, materials and workstation 
Select hat blocks that will be used in the modification 
Prepare block to be modified according to design and/or specifications 
Plan modifications and prepare block 
Modify the block using the selected materials according to workplace procedures and requirements of the materials 
Check proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements 
Check quality, durability and accuracy of modifications 
Perform any necessary adjustments 

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