MSTML4001Undertake specific millinery construction techniques

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What an assessment for MSTML4001 must cover

87 assessable components: 4 elements (17 performance criteria), 11 performance evidence and 59 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine job requirements

  • 1.1Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions

2 Prepare to undertake specific millinery construction techniques

  • 2.1Use advanced wire shaping techniques and manipulate wire to create foundations for closed headwear, tiaras and abstract or complex shapes
  • 2.2Join, cover and shape wire to meet complex design requirements and produce headwear, as required
  • 2.3Shape and assemble uncommon materials to make headwear, trims and components according to design requirements
  • 2.4Source alternative materials and prepare, as required

3 Assemble blocked headwear components

  • 3.1Use multiple blocks in single headwear designs, as required
  • 3.2Build upon blocks to create specified shape and adapt blocks to create desired effect
  • 3.3Block and shape headwear by hand to create desired effect
  • 3.4Assemble converse and concave shaped components and headwear pieces
  • 3.5Use advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear and suitable equipment to assemble components

4 Check and finalise headwear

  • 4.1Fit headwear, identify modifications and modify headwear using required techniques
  • 4.2Inspect headwear components for quality and conformance to specifications and client satisfaction
  • 4.3Identify faults and take appropriate action to ensure quality standards are met
  • 4.4Implement recording and reporting practices according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • reading and following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), safe work practices
  • identifying the characteristics and potential use of a wide range of common and uncommon materials
  • using wire to create foundations for at least five (5) different complex designs
  • shaping and assembling at least five(5) uncommon materials to construct headwear, trims and components according to design requirements
  • using converse and concave shaped components and advanced fabric covering techniques in headwear to meet requirements of at least three (3) complex millinery designs
  • using a combination of blockings in a single millinery design
  • adjusting and manipulating blocks to achieve abstract designs
  • identifying faults or non-conforming materials or components
  • modifying and adjusting components to meet specifications
  • applying workplace procedures
  • maintaining accurate records

Knowledge evidence

  • safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • millinery policies, standards and guidelines, industry codes of practice, legislative and regulatory requirements
  • a range of textiles and materials, including their composition and the stretch quality of fabrics
  • standard and non-standard millinery shapes and designs
  • standard and less common materials and components suitable for the specific construction techniques, such as:
  • traditional and non-traditional materials used in millinery construction
  • contemporary materials
  • foundation and support materials
  • adhesives
  • wire
  • fishing line
  • plastic tubing
  • sizing
  • canvas
  • sinamay
  • felt pieces
  • straw pieces
  • braids
  • ribbons
  • lace
  • buttons
  • beads
  • flowers
  • feathers
  • net
  • fashion fabrics
  • millinery production tools and equipment
  • millinery application procedures:
  • attaching wire
  • brim edge-finishing
  • applying linings
  • applying head ribbons
  • joining leather, felt and canvas
  • attaching trims
  • attaching labels
  • adhesion techniques where hand sewing cannot be used effectively
  • millinery hand sewing techniques:
  • buttonhole stitch
  • backstitch
  • tacking
  • straight hemming
  • slip stitch
  • stab stitch
  • darning
  • diagonal basting
  • lacing stitch
  • glove-stitch
  • catch stitch
  • sewing, gluing, bonding or wiring techniques
  • millinery accessories
  • quality inspection procedures
  • style options, fashion trends and total look concepts
  • safety aspects relating to equipment operation
  • millinery manufacture and construction techniques
  • complex blocking techniques
  • complex wire manipulation techniques
  • historical development of various fashion styles
  • workplace procedures
  • recording and reporting practices

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What does an assessment tool for MSTML4001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSTML4001 needs to address all 87 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 11 performance evidence requirements, 59 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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