Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

MSTML3002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Block and shape complex millinery

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTML3002 - Block and shape complex millinery
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to block and shape complex millinery shapes using millinery materials and hat blocks.The unit of competency applies to selecting brim and crown hat blocks appropriate to the complex millinery shape and design, and using manual moulding and shaping operations to block the shapes in suitable millinery materials. 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.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 blocking and shaping complex millinery, 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.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Millinery
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Determine job requirements
  • 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
       
Element: Prepare to block and shape complex millinery
  • Analyse the shapes evident in the millinery design
  • Examine crown and brim shapes of millinery design
  • Identify other shapes and secondary components that will need to be blocked
  • Select millinery materials compatible with design and shapes to be blocked
  • Select covering and foundation materials for crown and brim
  • Select covering and foundation materials for blocked secondary components
       
Element: Select and prepare block
  • Select block to suit design, shapes and materials to be used
  • Check for compatibility if several blocks are to be used for the one design
  • Clean and prepare hat blocks
  • Prepare millinery materials for blocking and shaping processes
       
Element: Block the complex shapes by hand
  • Perform initial and final blocking and shaping by hand
  • Dry block and shape pieces or set on the hat blocks
  • Add stiffening to the blocked shapes, where required, according to the performance characteristics of the millinery materials
  • Conduct work according to workplace procedures
  • Prepare blocked shapes for the next step in the millinery production process
       


Evidence Required

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 block and shape complex millinery

2.1

Analyse the shapes evident in the millinery design

2.2

Examine crown and brim shapes of millinery design

2.3

Identify other shapes and secondary components that will need to be blocked

2.4

Select millinery materials compatible with design and shapes to be blocked

2.5

Select covering and foundation materials for crown and brim

2.6

Select covering and foundation materials for blocked secondary components

3

Select and prepare block

3.1

Select block to suit design, shapes and materials to be used

3.2

Check for compatibility if several blocks are to be used for the one design

3.3

Clean and prepare hat blocks

3.4

Prepare millinery materials for blocking and shaping processes

4

Block the complex shapes by hand

4.1

Perform initial and final blocking and shaping by hand

4.2

Dry block and shape pieces or set on the hat blocks

4.3

Add stiffening to the blocked shapes, where required, according to the performance characteristics of the millinery materials

4.4

Conduct work according to workplace procedures

4.5

Prepare blocked shapes for the next step in the millinery production process

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

analysing a millinery design to determine crown and brim shapes and shapes of other components

assessing suitability of millinery materials and components to the blocking and shaping operations required of the millinery design

identifying performance characteristics and handling of the selected millinery materials and components

preparing and manipulating traditional and non-traditional millinery materials to produce required shapes using hat blocks

using manual initial and final blocking and shaping techniques with hat blocks to achieve at least two (2) complex millinery shapes

finalising complex blocked shapes for millinery with an intricate and complex silhouette on at least two (2) occasions

preparing blocked shapes for the next step in the millinery production process

applying workplace procedures.

Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:

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

the performance characteristics and handling of millinery materials

industry and product processes and equipment

preparation of hat blocks:

modifying the shape or head size of existing blocks

cleaning and removing any unwanted previous markings

applying a protective covering to the hat block

selecting a spinner or stand for the hat block

environmental aspects associated with the use of millinery solvents and adhesives

measures associated with the use of millinery solvents and adhesives

performance characteristics and handling of the selected millinery materials and components

complex millinery shapes:

a combination of unusual and contrasting shapes

intricate and complex silhouette

3-D shapes

2-D shapes

harmonious shapes

contrasting shapes

concave shapes

convex shapes

curvilinear shapes

combinations of shapes

blocked secondary components:

trims

functional extensions (e.g. collars)

aesthetic extensions

suitability of millinery materials and components to the blocking and shaping operations required of the millinery design

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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 block and shape complex millinery

2.1

Analyse the shapes evident in the millinery design

2.2

Examine crown and brim shapes of millinery design

2.3

Identify other shapes and secondary components that will need to be blocked

2.4

Select millinery materials compatible with design and shapes to be blocked

2.5

Select covering and foundation materials for crown and brim

2.6

Select covering and foundation materials for blocked secondary components

3

Select and prepare block

3.1

Select block to suit design, shapes and materials to be used

3.2

Check for compatibility if several blocks are to be used for the one design

3.3

Clean and prepare hat blocks

3.4

Prepare millinery materials for blocking and shaping processes

4

Block the complex shapes by hand

4.1

Perform initial and final blocking and shaping by hand

4.2

Dry block and shape pieces or set on the hat blocks

4.3

Add stiffening to the blocked shapes, where required, according to the performance characteristics of the millinery materials

4.4

Conduct work according to workplace procedures

4.5

Prepare blocked shapes for the next step in the millinery production process

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

SOPs

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

Complex shapes include one or more of the following:

a combination of unusual and contrasting shapes

intricate and complex silhouette

3-D shapes

2-D shapes

harmonious shapes

contrasting shapes

concave shapes

convex shapes

curvilinear shapes

combinations of shapes

Prepare millinery materials includes one or more of the following:

confirming the selection of materials according to the design

confirming that selected materials are suited to the blocking and shaping process

cutting materials to a manageable size, if required

identifying handling and performance characteristics of the millinery materials

steaming and/or moistening the materials according to identified handling and performance characteristics of the materials

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 
Analyse the shapes evident in the millinery design 
Examine crown and brim shapes of millinery design 
Identify other shapes and secondary components that will need to be blocked 
Select millinery materials compatible with design and shapes to be blocked 
Select covering and foundation materials for crown and brim 
Select covering and foundation materials for blocked secondary components 
Select block to suit design, shapes and materials to be used 
Check for compatibility if several blocks are to be used for the one design 
Clean and prepare hat blocks 
Prepare millinery materials for blocking and shaping processes 
Perform initial and final blocking and shaping by hand 
Dry block and shape pieces or set on the hat blocks 
Add stiffening to the blocked shapes, where required, according to the performance characteristics of the millinery materials 
Conduct work according to workplace procedures 
Prepare blocked shapes for the next step in the millinery production process 

Forms

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