The unit applies to selecting an existing millinery block and suitable materials and equipment and adding these materials to the block to make a new shape to use in blocking millinery materials for a given design.

Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team-related 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 an ability to interpret design specifications and problem solve block modification requirements. Planning and organising is used for safe and effective use of block making technology and operations. .

Prerequisites

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1 Interpret millinery design

1.1 Interpret design to determine the hat block shape required

1.2 Determine whether more than one block shape is required for the design

1.3 Document the shapes required for the design

2 Select and prepare equipment and materials and work station

2.1 Select hat blocks that will be used in the modification

2.2 Select and prepare equipment andmaterials that will be used to modify the hat blocks

2.2 Set up work station according to OHS practices

3 Modify block/s

3.1 Prepare block to be modified according to design and/or specifications

3.2 Plan modifications to be made

3.3 Prepare block for modification

3.4 Modify the block/s using the selectedmaterials according to OHS practices and requirements of the materials

4 Finalise modified block

4.1 Check proportions and styling of modified hat block against design requirements

4.2 Check quality, durabilityand accuracy of modifications

4.3 Perform any necessary adjustments

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

measurement taking

proportion

millinery materials and equipment

quality

modification materials

OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with

quality practices

workplace practices

recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to:

analyse and interpret design sketch

select and prepare blocks

take measurements

prepare and apply modification materials

perform quality checks and adjustments

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:

analyse and interpret design sketch for hat block requirements

prepare work station

select and prepare millinery equipment, hat block/s for modification and modification materials

use and apply modification materials

finalise block modification

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.

Block shape may include

crown

brim

section

collar

Equipment and materials may include

hat blocks

plastic film

cord

cutting tools

pins

drawing equipment

OHS practices must include

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

the use of chemical free alternatives to substitute solvent based stiffeners and adhesives

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

Prepare bock/s may include

cleaning and washing hat block/s

removing any previous modifications from hat block/s

checking compatibility if several hat blocks are to be used for the one modification

covering or protecting hat block with plastic film

Planning modifications may include

drawing or marking onto the hat block the new shape/s

measuring

checking the plan against design

determining permanency of modification

determining effect on original shape of hat block

Selected materials may include

putty

flexible rubber or plastic shapes such as hoses,

buckram

plaster

improvised materials such as paper mache and found objects

Requirements of the materials may include

manufacturer instructions

access to water

consistency of mix

hardening or drying time

Quality, durability and accuracy of modifications may include

smoothness

firmness

relationship to hat design required

compatibility of hat block shapes to each other

head size

proportion

Sector

Millinery

This unit contains employability skills.