This unit applies to the production of a range of millinery items using skin, fur or leather.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision.

The application of this unit is according to OHS practices of the enterprise and workplace practices, which may include:

requirements prescribed by legislation, awards, agreements and conditions of employment

standard operating procedures

work instructions

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

This unit requires the application of skills associated with planning and organising for safe and effective use of millinery technology and operations. This unit also requires an ability to interpret design and production requirements, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work, materials or equipment.

Prerequisites

LMTML2002A

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Select millinery pattern and materials

1.1 Pattern is drafted or existing pattern selected according to design and performance requirements

1.2 Materials are selected according to design and production requirements

1.3 Materials are selected according to legal andenvironmental regulations and considerations

2. Prepare workstation

2.1 Production resource requirements are identified

2.2 Workstation and equipment is prepared according to production requirements

2.3 Pattern is made up as a toile for testing if required

2.4 Materials are prepared according to the requirements for the type of material and the production requirements

3. Produce millinery item

3.1 Materials are dampened, stretched, thinned, blocked and dried as appropriate

3.2 Materials are cut to selected pattern

3.3 Pieces are joined, sewn or bonded appropriately for design and material

3.4 Millinery item is trimmed and finished

4. Complete production

4.1 Millinery item is checked against design requirements and production requirements

4.2 Millinery item is packed, stored or labelled for display, sale or transfer

4.3 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:

millinery production techniques

patternmaking and cutting for millinery

performance requirements of various finished millinery pieces

performance and handling requirements of animal skins and pelts

resource requirements for a range of design, preparation and production techniques using animal skins and pelts

legal requirements related to the use of animal skins and pelts

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

safety and environmental aspects of related to workplace operation and handling

quality standards

workplace procedures

recording and reporting procedures

Demonstrates skills to:

read, interpret and follow information on work specifications, standard operating procedures and work instructions, and other reference material

clarify and check task-related information

handle articles or garments appropriately

dampening, stretching, blocking, drying, cutting and joining techniques for animal fibres and pelts

trim and finish millinery item

maintain quality requirements for each stage of the process

sequence operations

meet specifications

carry out work according to OHS practices

complete documentation

communicate within the workplace

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:

select materials and processes to make millinery items that incorporate fur, skin or leathers

conduct production operations and processes on fur, skin or leather

develop patterns for millinery items that incorporate fur, skin or leathers

apply OHS procedures

complete documentation

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.

Performance requirements may include:

purpose of millinery for various purposes, including sportswear, fashion, theatre, work-wear, sun protection, wet weather protection

the durability/wearability and social sensitivity of various skins and pelts

how the material will perform in various situations, such as heat, wet, cold, sun

how the selected material will respond to dampening, cutting, stretching, drying, sewing and other production processes

Materials

treated and processed pelts/skins including:

leather

suede

chamois

fur

reptile

fish

man-made alternatives with similar handle/characteristics (eg faux fur, vinyl)

Design and production requirements may include:

the required dimensions of the animal skin or pelt

the techniques and resources required to carry out production according to the design

the intended purpose of the finished product

the views of the customer (social sensitivity) in using particular animal skins or pelts

Resource requirements may include:

well-ventilated and lit work area

facilities and equipment for:

measuring and cutting

dampening

stretching

blocking

dyeing and working with chemicals

drying

sewing and bonding

personal protective equipment

Legal and environmental regulations and considerations may include:

quarantine, importation and exportation issues relating to the use of furs, skins and hides

treatment and preservation requirements of animal pelts

social sensitivity and animal protection

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:

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

Required documentation includes:

item or batch number and date of finished item

customer order information

dispatch information

customer invoicing

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.