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

Demonstrates knowledge of

traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

performance characteristics of millinery materials

handling requirements of millinery materials

care and cleaning of millinery materials

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to

identify traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

conduct performance testing

identify handling requirements and implications for millinery production

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 taskrelated 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

identify the structure of traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

identify the composition of traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

conduct performance testing of millinery materials

identify performance characteristics of traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

test and identify handling characteristics of traditional and nontraditional millinery materials

identify quality indicators of millinery materials

identify implications for millinery construction or production

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

Legislative/regulatory requirements

Traditional and non-traditional millinery materials may include

Performance characteristics may include

Performance testing may include

Quality indicators may include

OHS practices

Finishes may include

Compatibility of materials and implications for millinery construction may include