Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Researched may include
fashion magazines
Internet
the work of national and international designers
costume and millinery collections in museums
the headwear of different countries and cultures
adaptations from other design forms
Simple headpiece or hair accessory may include
'fascinators'
embellished headbands
embellished hair combs
embellished hair clips
embellished hair pins and slides
embellished hat pins
bandannas or scarves
Set criteria may include
price point or budget
gender
Millinery materials may include
wire
canvas
sinamay
felt pieces
straw pieces
braids
ribbons
beads
flowers
feathers
net
fashion fabrics
Design and production requirements may include
the required quantity or dimensions of the materials required for the design
the techniques required to produce the simple headpiece
the amount of time available to produce the simple headpiece
Resource requirements may include
the availability of specialised equipment to produce the simple headpiece
the budget allocated for sourcing of materials
Headpiece foundations may include
hair combs
head bands
hair clips
canvas shapes
sinamay shapes
hair slides
hat pins
Millinery materials may include
millinery foundations
trims
Components may include
wire
adhesives
size
commercial trims
Required documentation may include
list and cost of materials and components
collating of research findings
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:
use of safe alternatives to the traditional millinery adhesives and size
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

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:
conduct research to select appropriate designs for simple headpieces
list materials and components required for production
identify production requirements
conduct and complete production of a simple headpiece
apply OHS procedures
complete documentation
work in a supervised workroom environment
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.