The unit applies to the design and production of a simple millinery headpiece or hair accessory using a limited range of materials and trims.

Work should be conducted in a highly supervised context such as VET in Schools, and may involve individual and team-related activities.

This unit is applied according to OHS and workplace practices of the enterprise, which may include:

standard operating procedures

work instructions

oral, written and visual communication

quality practices including responsibility for maintenance of own work quality

housekeeping

tasks related to responsible waste disposal and recycling

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Select design

1.1 Designs for simple headpieces or hair accessories are researched according to set criteria

1.2 Two of the researched designs are selected

1.3 One design is selected as being most suitable for production, with reasons for this choice identified

1.4 Confirm suitability of chosen design is confirmed with supervisor or teacher

2 Select millinery materials

2.1 Millinery materials required for chosen design are identified

2.2 Millinery materials selected are confirmed with supervisor or teacher

2.3 Materials are sourced according to design and production requirements

3 Prepare work area

3.1 Production resource requirements are identified

3.2 Workstation and equipment is prepared according to production requirements

3.3 Materials are prepared according to the requirements for the types of materials and the production requirements

4 Produce a simple headpiece

4.1 Headpiece foundation is prepared

4.2 Millinery materials and components are prepared

4.3 OHS practices are observed in the use of adhesives and size

4.4 Components and foundation are combined by sewing, gluing, bonding or wiring as relevant

4.5 Headpiece or hair accessory is trimmed and finished

5 Complete production

5.1 Headpiece or hair accessory is checked against design requirements and production requirements

5.2 Headpiece is packed, stored or labelled for display, sale or transfer

5.3 Production process, including housekeeping and required documentation is completed

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

researching and selecting simple headpiece designs

simple headpiece and hair accessory production

handling requirements of selected millinery materials and components

resource requirements for production of a simple headpiece/hair accessory

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to:

list materials requirements for chosen design

source materials required for chosen design

handle and manipulate millinery materials and components

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 task-related 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:

conduct research to select appropriate designs for simple headpieces

list materials and components required for production

identify production requirements

conduct and complete production of a simple headpiece

apply OHS procedures

complete documentation

work in a supervised workroom environment

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.

The Range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Legislative/regulatory requirements

All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.

Researched may include

fashion magazines

Internet

the work of national and international designers

costume and millinery collections in museums

the headwear of different countries and cultures

adaptations from other design forms

Simple headpiece or hair accessory may include

'fascinators'

embellished headbands

embellished hair combs

embellished hair clips

embellished hair pins and slides

embellished hat pins

bandannas or scarves

Set criteria may include

price point or budget

gender

Millinery materials may include

wire

canvas

sinamay

felt pieces

straw pieces

braids

ribbons

beads

flowers

feathers

net

fashion fabrics

Design and production requirements may include

the required quantity or dimensions of the materials required for the design

the techniques required to produce the simple headpiece

the amount of time available to produce the simple headpiece

Resource requirements may include

the availability of specialised equipment to produce the simple headpiece

the budget allocated for sourcing of materials

Headpiece foundations may include

hair combs

head bands

hair clips

canvas shapes

sinamay shapes

hair slides

hat pins

Millinery materials may include

millinery foundations

trims

Components may include

wire

adhesives

size

commercial trims

Required documentation may include

list and cost of materials and components

collating of research findings

OHS practices

OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit and may include:

use of safe alternatives to the traditional millinery adhesives and size

manual handling techniques

standard operating procedures

personal protective equipment

safe materials handling

taking of rest breaks

ergonomic arrangement of workplaces

following marked walkways

safe storage of equipment

housekeeping

reporting accidents and incidents

other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.