Unit of competency details

Unit descriptor 

This unit covers skills and knowledge to select and apply appropriate sewing and adhesion techniques to millinery construction and finishing processes.

Application of the Unit 

The unit applies to the identification and application of a variety of hand sewing techniques used in millinery for joining, attaching components, attaching trims, and finishing processes, and the safe use of millinery adhesives where appropriate.

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:

• hazard identification and control measures associated with the use of millinery adhesives
• environmental aspects associated with the use of millinery adhesives
• 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 production and attachment of millinery components. This unit also requires an ability to interpret and communicate job related information such as design specifications, check the quality of outcomes and identify and address problems relating to own work.

Prerequisites 

Employability Skills 

This unit contains employability skills.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

1 Select and use millinery hand  -sewing techniques 

1.1 Hand-sewing techniques and their application to millinery design and construction  are identified

1.2 Threads and needles are selected for the millinery application

1.3 Sewing techniques are applied to millinery materials and components

2 Select and use millinery adhesion techniques 

2.1 Millinery adhesives and their application to millinery design and construction are identified

2.2 Adhesives that are compatible  to the millinery materials and millinery application are selected

2.3 Manufacturer instructions for the use and application of adhesives are followed

2.4 OHS practices  are applied in using and storing millinery adhesives

3 Use sewing and adhesion techniques to finish  millinery

3.1 Sewing or adhesion techniques are selected according to finishing requirements of millinery design

3.2 Millinery components are prepared for finishing

3.3 Millinery is finished for presentation or despatch

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

Demonstrates knowledge of:

• millinery sewing techniques
• millinery adhesives
• threads and needles used in hand sewing for millinery
• OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with using and storing millinery adhesives
• quality practices
• workplace practices
• recording and reporting practices

Demonstrates skill to:

• apply millinery sewing techniques to millinery construction and finishing
• use millinery adhesives, when appropriate, observing OHS practices
• 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:

• select and apply appropriate millinery sewing techniques according to the needs of the millinery design
• select and use millinery adhesives according to manufacturer instructions and OHS practices
• test compatibility and suitability of millinery adhesives to millinery materials and application
• observe OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with the use and storage millinery adhesives
• finish millinery using appropriate millinery hand-sewing and adhesion techniques

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.

RANGE STATEMENT 

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.

Hand-sewing techniques may include

• Buttonhole stitch
• Backstitch
• Tacking
• Straight hemming
• Slip stitch
• stab stitch
• darning
• diagonal basting
• lacing stitch
• glove-stitch
• catch stitch

Application to millinery design and construction may include

• attaching wire
• brim edge-finishing
• applying linings
• applying head ribbons
• joining leather, felt, canvas
• attaching trims
• attaching labels

Adhesion techniques may include

• applications where hand-sewing cannot be used effectively

Compatible may include

• interpreting manufacturer advice on the chemical composition of the adhesive in order to determine the suitability of the adhesive to the millinery materials and the purpose for which it needs to be applied
• testing the adhesive on a sample of the millinery materials to which it is to be applied

Finish millinery may include

• attaching labels and tags
• adjusting the positioning of trims
• attaching trims

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:

• OHS practices including hazard identification and control measures associated with using and storing millinery adhesives
• 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