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.
Millinery steaming and pressing equipment may include
millinery steamer
hot block
hat stretcher
hairdryer
iron
industrial pressing station
ironing board
water bottle
pressing pad or roll
needle board
pressing cloth
distilled water
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:
manufacturer instructions on equipment
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
Checked and inspected may include
inspecting tags or documents to ensure certified electrical testing has been conducted on electrical equipment
checking that water reservoirs are filled to the designated levels in relevant equipment
inspecting that contact surfaces of steaming and pressing equipment are clean
checking that thermostats are in working order
checking condition of electrical cords
Prepared may include
cleaning contact surfaces of steaming and pressing equipment
filling steam equipment with distilled water
setting thermostats at appropriate temperature
equipment operational procedures
Millinery materials may include
traditional and non-traditional millinery materials
pre-formed millinery materials
flat materials
braids
foundation fabrics such as canvas
woven
knitted
non-woven
millinery trims and components
fusing
Performance characteristics may include
reaction to heat, steam, time and pressure including
stretching
shrinking
elasticity
tension
drying time
Pressing and steaming tests may include
testing on a small piece of millinery material at various heat settings to ascertain optimum settings (temperature and time) for the material
test material reaction to steam or water
Manufacturer instructions may include
standard operating procedures
trouble shooting
minor maintenance procedures
limitations of usage
conditions of warranty
suggested temperature, timing and moisture for various materials
Engaged may include
turning-on electricity source
setting temperature and timing devices
pre-heating
Adjust may include
moulding or shaping
stretching
shrinking
Finish may include
steaming or pressing trims
setting headband and labels
Present may include
steaming or pressing a finished hat after unpacking
steaming or pressing a finished hat to revitalise it
steaming or pressing a finished hat ready for visual merchandising
steaming or pressing a finished hat ready for dispatch
Disengaged may include
turning off power source
allowing equipment to cool before storage
emptying water reservoir
cleaning equipment
disassemble parts ready for storage

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 equipment
perform routine maintenance for equipment
identify material characteristics
set up equipment to suit job requirements
test equipment
use equipment safely and according to work requirements
adjust equipment if necessary
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.