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Place and cut millinery patterns

Place and cut millinery patterns

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTML2005A
State Code
W7412
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/11/2008
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
03/11/2008
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit covers skills and knowledge to place and cut millinery patterns from millinery materials.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare workstation and equipment
  • 1.1 Work area is set up according to OHS practices
  • 1.2 Tools and equipment are selected and prepared
2. Prepare millinery patterns and materials
  • 2.1 Patterns for millinery are selected and checked
  • 2.2 Millinery materials are selected and checked against specifications and quality standards
  • 2.3 Special placement and cutting requirements of materials are identified
3. Lay out millinery materials and patterns
  • 3.1 A single ply of materials is laid out in accordance with specifications and placement and cutting requirements
  • 3.2 Multiple plies of materials are laid out in accordance with specifications and placement and cutting requirements
  • 3.2 Patterns are manipulated according to specifications
  • 3.3 Pattern shapes are transferred to material ready for cutting
4 Cut out millinery shapes and finalise work
  • 4.1 Material is cut out using cutting equipment suited to the requirements of the millinery item
  • 4.2 Straight lines are cut accurately and smoothly
  • 4.3 Concave and convex curves are cut accurately and smoothly
  • 4.4 Obtuse and acute angles are cut accurately
  • 4.5 Cut pieces are inspected for quality
  • 4.6 Cutting faults are rectified
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.
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
Tools and equipment may include
pins
marking pencil or pen
fabric weights
Selected and checked may include
collating pieces
checking for completeness
interpreting labelling
interpreting markings
identifying notches
interpreting cutting instructions
Millinery materials may include
linings
millinery fabrications
foundation fabrics
flat materials
moulded materials
interlinings and interfacings
woven
non-woven
knitted
trimming materials
single ply
multiple plies
given specifications
Quality standards may include
fabric faults
smooth cutting
notches cut
correct grain
shapes match
nap correct
Special placement and cutting requirements may include
handling
directional - nap, grain, irregularities in thickness and colour of fabrication
stretch and stability
print placement and matching
Manipulated may include
grain
matching material pattern
nap
efficient yield
Transferred may include
pinning
outlining
using pattern weights
Cutting equipment may include
scissors
roller blade cutter
Stanley knife
electric cutter
cutting mat
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 identify millinery patterns, shapes and templates
select and identify millinery materials and fabrications
lay out millinery materials and fabrications
place patterns and templates on millinery materials and fabrications
cut out materials and fabrications
perform quality inspection procedure
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.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV14 MSTML2005 Place and cut millinery patterns Unit of competency
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