Application
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to construct flat patterns for millinery using measurements, mathematical calculations and geometry.
The unit of competency applies to the construction of flat patterns onto paper or cardboard based on taken and calculated measurements.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 make millinery patterns | 2.1 | Identify pattern pieces and the measurements required for pattern |
2.2 | Select model to suit design specifications | ||
2.3 | Take measurements, make calculated measurements, document and check for accuracy | ||
2.4 | Select manual or electronic construction method to suit pattern | ||
2.5 | Select and prepare patternmaking tools and equipment | ||
3 | Construct millinery pattern | 3.1 | Construct patterns using millinery flat pattern construction principles |
3.2 | Apply measurements and calculations to construct pattern | ||
3.3 | Check pattern pieces for accuracy, including seam allowances, ease allowance, proportion and seam match | ||
3.4 | Make a test toile to check that design requirements are met | ||
3.5 | Modify or alter patterns according to results from the test toile | ||
4 | Finalise millinery patterns | 4.1 | Label pattern pieces, including grain lines, notches, pattern information and cutting instructions |
4.2 | Complete pattern specification sheet according to workplace requirements and procedures | ||
4.3 | File final patterns or pass on to the next operation | ||
4.4 | Complete all required documentation | ||
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two occasions and include:
reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
identifying pattern pieces and measurements required for a millinery design
taking measurements and calculating measurements using set formulae
selecting model to suit design specifications
using flat patternmaking and pattern construction methods to develop at least two (2) patterns for millinery
making toile to test patterns
producing accurate final flat patterns that meet design and size requirements
completing pattern specification sheet
maintaining accurate records.
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence must be provided that demonstrates knowledge of:
safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
requirements of the design and production of millinery
models:
client
house model
millinery block
mannequin
tools and equipment:
computer-aided design (CAD) system
square ruler
compass, protractor
tape measure
French curve
mitre ruler
triangles
hole punch
scissors
simple mathematical calculations using set formulae
simple geometric principles for constructing circles, squares, rectangles and angles
millinery flat pattern construction principles:
circular principles
angular principles
constructing and modifying arcs
square blocking
pivoting
contour sectioning
cut and spread
design and size requirements
workplace procedures
recording and reporting practices.
Assessment Conditions
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 making flat patterns for millinery, 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.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (language, literacy and numeracy) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
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 |
Taken measurements include one or more of the following: | head size ear-to-ear measurements front-to-back measurements linear circular |
Calculated measurements include one or more of the following: | radius circumference diameter ratios division percentages and fractions |
Electronic methods include the following: | use of computer-aided design (CAD) programs electronic equipment |
Sectors
Not applicable
Competency Field
Millinery