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MSTML4001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Undertake specific millinery construction techniques

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSTML4001 - Undertake specific millinery construction techniques
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required for specific millinery construction using wire, blocks, less common materials and shapes, and a range of joining techniques to develop fashion hats and headwear. The unit of competency applies to a range of construction techniques using common and uncommon materials. It encompasses general millinery construction techniques. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem-solving skills in the construction of millinery items.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 specific millinery construction techniques, 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 undertake specific millinery construction techniques
  • Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes
  • Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required
  • Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements
  • Source alternative materials and prepare, as required
       
Element: Assemble blocked headwear components
  • Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required
  • Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect
  • Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect
  • Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces
  • Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components
       
Element: Check and finalise headwear
  • Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques
  • Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction
  • Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met
  • Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures
       


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 undertake specific millinery construction techniques

2.1

Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes

2.2

Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required

2.3

Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements

2.4

Source alternative materials and prepare, as required

3

Assemble blocked headwear components

3.1

Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required

3.2

Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect

3.3

Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect

3.4

Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces

3.5

Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components

4

Check and finalise headwear

4.1

Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques

4.2

Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction

4.3

Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met

4.4

Implement recording and reporting practices 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

identifying the characteristics and potential use of a wide range of common and uncommon materials

using wire to create foundations for at least five (5) different complex designs

shaping and assembling at least five(5) uncommon materials to construct headwear, trims and components according to design requirements

using converse and concave shaped components and advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear to meet requirements of at least three (3) complex millinery designs

using a combination of blockings in a single millinery design

adjusting and manipulating blocks to achieve abstract designs

identifying faults or non-conforming materials or components

modifying and adjusting components to meet specifications

applying 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

a range of textiles and materials, including their composition and the stretch quality of fabrics

standard and non-standard millinery shapes and designs

standard and less common materials and components suitable for the specific construction techniques, such as:

traditional and non-traditional materials used in millinery construction

contemporary materials

foundation and support materials

adhesives

wire

fishing line

plastic tubing

sizing

canvas

sinamay

felt pieces

straw pieces

braids

ribbons

lace

buttons

beads

flowers

feathers

net

fashion fabrics

millinery production tools and equipment

millinery application procedures:

attaching wire

brim edge-finishing

applying linings

applying head ribbons

joining leather, felt and canvas

attaching trims

attaching labels

adhesion techniques where hand sewing cannot be used effectively

millinery hand sewing techniques:

buttonhole stitch

backstitch

tacking

straight hemming

slip stitch

stab stitch

darning

diagonal basting

lacing stitch

glove-stitch

catch stitch

sewing, gluing, bonding or wiring techniques

millinery accessories

quality inspection procedures

style options, fashion trends and total look concepts

safety aspects relating to equipment operation

millinery manufacture and construction techniques

complex blocking techniques

complex wire manipulation techniques

historical development of various fashion styles

workplace procedures

recording and reporting practices.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 undertake specific millinery construction techniques

2.1

Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes

2.2

Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required

2.3

Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements

2.4

Source alternative materials and prepare, as required

3

Assemble blocked headwear components

3.1

Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required

3.2

Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect

3.3

Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect

3.4

Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces

3.5

Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components

4

Check and finalise headwear

4.1

Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques

4.2

Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction

4.3

Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met

4.4

Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures

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

Materials and components include one or more of the following:

traditional and non-traditional materials used in millinery construction

contemporary materials

foundation and support materials

adhesives

wire

fishing line

plastic tubing

sizing

canvas

sinamay

felt pieces

straw pieces

braids

ribbons

lace

buttons

beads

flowers

feathers

net

fashion fabrics

Composition of materials and components includes one or more of the following:

natural

synthetic

man-made

animal

vegetable

mineral

chemical

Specific millinery construction processes include one or more of the following:

attaching wire to complex shapes

using advanced wire-shaping techniques

using multiple blocks

brim edge-finishing

applying linings

applying head ribbons

joining leather, felt and canvas

attaching trims

attaching labels

adhesion techniques where hand sewing cannot be used effectively

Block machines and equipment include one or more of the following:

block

steamer

pins

cord

hot block

iron

hat stretcher

cutting tools

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

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 
Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes 
Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required 
Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements 
Source alternative materials and prepare, as required 
Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required 
Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect 
Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect 
Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces 
Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components 
Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques 
Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction 
Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met 
Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures 

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