LMT40707 - Certificate IV in Millinery

Certificate IV in Millinery

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate IV covers occupations such as self-employed milliner. It allows for a multi-skilled outcome and provides a basis for career progression to higher skills in these areas at the Diploma level.

This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and supervisory skills within millinery enterprises.

Pathways into the qualification

Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency according to the rules described below

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT30607 Certificate III in Clothing Production or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include relevant manufacturing, design or management qualifications.

Licensing considerations

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate IV in Millinery, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.

Eleven (11) core units of competency

Fourteen (14) elective units of competency as specified below.

If Certificate III has been achieved, an additional seven (7) units are required. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional unit requirement.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all eleven (11) units from this list

Unit code	Unit title
LMTGN2001B	Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures
LMTGN2002B	Apply quality standards
LMTGN2003B	Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry
LMTML2001A	Identify materials used in millinery
LMTML2002A	Make flat patterns for millinery
LMTML2007A	Block and shape millinery by hand
LMTML2008A	Assemble simple blocked millinery components
LMTML3001A	Make flat patterns from hat blocks
LMTML3003A	Make millinery using a pattern derived from a hat block
LMTML3004A	Identify performance and handling requirements of millinery materials
MSAENV272B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select fourteen (14) units as specified below.

A minimum of seven (7) units must be chosen from Group A

A minimum of three (3) units may be selected from Group B

A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group C

The remainder must be selected from Groups A and B.

GROUP A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTML3002A	Block and shape complex millinery
LMTML4001A	Undertake specific millinery construction techniques
LMTML4004A	Manage millinery procurement and cost millinery products
LMTML4005A	Undertake initial millinery consultation, subsequent fittings and finishing
LMTML4006A	Sketch and prepare millinery fashion designs
LMTML4007A	Make millinery patterns
LMTML4008A	Undertake couture millinery
LMTML4009A	Modify millinery blocks to make new shapes

GROUP B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
LMTCL2001B	Use a sewing machine
LMTCL2005B	Use specialised machinery to assist assembly production
LMTCL2011B	Draw and interpret a basic sketch
LMTCL2018B	Perform basic maintenance of headwear
LMTFD3001B	Market design product to local outlets
LMTGN2004B	Work in a team environment
LMTGN2005B	Perform minor maintenance
LMTGN2006B	Perform test or inspection to check product quality
LMTGN2008B	Coordinate work of team or section
LMTGN2009B	Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace
LMTGN2010B	Perform tasks to support production
LMTGN3002B	Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
LMTGN3003B	Estimate and cost job
LMTGN3008A	Draw 3D designs
LMTGN4010A	Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace
LMTML2003A	Produce and attach millinery trims
LMTML2004A	Produce felt for millinery	LMTML2001A
LMTML2005A	Place and cut millinery patterns
LMTML2006A	Use millinery steaming and pressing equipment
LMTML2009A	Apply millinery sewing and adhesion techniques
LMTML2010A	Make millinery with flat pattern components
LMTML3005A	Use skin, fur or leather in millinery products	LMTML2002A
LMTML3006A	Assemble complex blocked millinery components	LMTML3002A
LMTML4002A	Rejuvenate millinery
LMTML4002A	Rejuvenate millinery
LMTML4003A	Present and display millinery
LMTML4010A	Make couture trims	LMTCL2016A LMTML3004A
MSAENV472B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

GROUP C

Other Millinery units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1)

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)

Pathways...

Not applicable.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skills Summary - Certificate IV in Millinery The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Millinery industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability Skill	Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	establish and maintain effective relationships with industry representatives and clients interpret industry standards, regulations and policies undertake client consultations to determine fitting requirements and job specifications consult with supply chain personnel to determine resource supply capabilities calculate job costs negotiate with client to establish costing and job time-frames sketch and prepare designs accurately record and interpret detailed pattern specifications use a range of communication technologies and presentation tools to display millinery complete detailed and accurate documentation and maintain records
Teamwork	establish and maintain cooperative and consultative relationships with clients work with others in the supply chain provide information and feedback to others to maintain production quality participate in sustainability improvements
Problem-solving	examine risks and implement and maintain risk control measures for millinery chemicals and equipment identify and act on environmental hazards determine and implement corrective measures for production problems and faults undertake maintenance of machinery and equipment determine millinery requirements and modifications assess quality of millinery materials before using in millinery items produce cost-effective specifications in line with client expectations determine specific construction techniques respond effectively to supply chain issues related to supply of resources
Initiative and enterprise	apply creative processes to the development of designs and new design features develop continuous improvement of processes determine necessary adjustment to production techniques in line with specifications identify potential areas for improvement in environmental performance anticipate and address design and production issues
Planning and organising	undertake effective planning of own work to achieve desired outcomes within agreed time-frames arrange fitting schedules undertake ordering of resources and materials to ensure work flows are met monitor quality processes and analyse outcomes determine and implement contingency plans to respond to incidents and problems monitor and maintain equipment condition and performance
Self-management	manage own work plans and priorities manage client and industry relationships and contracts manage data flows and record keeping maintain housekeeping of work-place monitor and maintain own work against quality standards apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment monitor use of resources
Learning	assess own skill requirements and seek further development if required develop or adjust own processes based on prior experience maintain currency of learning with regards to trends, fashion styles, design features and production techniques experiment with design learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice
Technology	monitor and maintain machine operation use millinery machinery and equipment effectively, efficiently and safely make millinery patterns using computing technology use specialised machinery in millinery production handle and use chemicals correctly and safely