This unit applies to identifying design requirements and developing detailed sketches and designs to meet quality and client requirements. Work requires individuals to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving skills in the production of millinery designs.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities.

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 problem solving and communication skills to produce millinery designs for use as a communication tool.

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Prepare to illustrate millinery designs

1.1 Millinery designs and shapes to be illustrated are selected

1.2 Sketching materials are obtained

1.3 Sketching objectives are explained to the client

2 Sketch millinery designs

2.1 Millinery sketch is produced in 3 dimensional format

2.2 Millinery sketch depicted in correct proportion to the head and body

2.3 Front, back and side views are sketched

2.4 Details of complex designs are sketched

2.5 Alternative sketches are provided if necessary

2.6 Features of sketch are explained

3 Prepare millinery designs

3.1 Detailed production sketch is developed

3.2 Production sketch includes construction details

3.3 Relationship to hair, figure, face and garment style are considered in the design of millinery

3.4 Material selected has appropriate characteristics for millinery design

3.5 Combination of materials selected are appropriate for millinery design

3.6 Alternatives are experimented with and researched if necessary

4 Work to quality and safety standards

4.1 Workplace quality standards and procedures for specific task are identified

4.2 Work is conducted to meet workplace quality standards

4.3 OHS practices for the specific task are identified

4.4 Work task is conducted according to OHS practices

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

millinery policies, standards and guidelines, industry codes of practice, legislative and regulatory requirements

industry, workplace and product processes

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

standard and non-standard millinery shapes and designs

millinery accessories

appropriate detail required for sketches

style options

total look concepts

current fashions

dress styles for specific occasions

detail requirement for designs

historical context of millinery requirements

OHS practices, including hazard identification and control measures

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skills to:

select appropriate materials

sketch a range of styles

suggest appropriate styles

draw three-dimensional sketches

apply attention to detail

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:

provide quality millinery sketches to meet design requirements

explain sketch features

prepare detailed construction design

identify construction requirements in design

prepare three-dimensional sketches

proportion designs appropriately

include head, body and garment illustrations in sketch designs

meet quality and OHS standards

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.

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

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.