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Make flat patterns from hat blocks

Make flat patterns from hat blocks

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTML3001
State Code
BAV08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/07/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Field of Education
030107 - Garment Making
Original Release Date
01/12/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to make flat patterns from hat blocks.The unit of competency applies to interpreting a millinery design or rough millinery sketch, selecting a block suitable for the design or sketch, and developing flat patterns by directly using the 3-D hat block. 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 flat patterns from hat blocks
  • 2.1 Set up workstation according to workplace procedures and select millinery tools and equipment
  • 2.2 Analyse design information and interpret specifications to identify component shapes of the millinery item
  • 2.3 Determine hat blocks needed to achieve the crown and brim shapes of the design
  • 2.4 Select hat blocks according to design and head size
  • 2.5 Prepare hat blocks
  • 2.6 Select and prepare medium to be used for making the patterns
3 Develop and test millinery patterns
  • 3.1 Apply medium to hat blocks
  • 3.2 Mark millinery design lines onto pattern medium according to specifications of millinery design
  • 3.3 Check design proportions in relation to millinery design and placement of the hat on the head
  • 3.4 Cut first patterns by applying patternmaking techniques for millinery
  • 3.5 Test and check patterns by making a mock-up or toile in paper or other millinery foundation material
  • 3.6 Make full patterns suitable for single layer cutting or the hat
4 Finalise patterns
  • 4.1 Adjust patterns, where necessary, to comply with design and size
  • 4.2 Finalise patterns and add cutting instruction, grainline and notches
  • 4.3 Check patterns against quality criteria and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7418 LMTML3001A Make flat patterns from hat blocks Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG5 MST30316 Certificate III in Millinery Qualification
BDF8 MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery Qualification