MSTML4008 — Undertake couture millinery

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 couture millinery

• 2.1Provide advanced client service to determine requirements
• 2.2Obtain agreement to continue with millinery service
• 2.3Conduct initial millinery consultation
• 2.4Confirm client order and design specifications
• 2.5Maintain client records

3 Assist client to select design

• 3.1Identify accompanying outfit and accessories and assess if possible, to consider in millinery design
• 3.2Consider millinery design according to the needs, expectations and personal features of the client
• 3.3Use effective interpersonal skills to provide high-level advice, negotiate and advise on millinery design
• 3.4Use models, sketches and examples to demonstrate different millinery styles and assist the client to decide on millinery styling
• 3.5Discuss materials, styles and millinery features with the client

4 Produce one-off hat for client

• 4.1Produce millinery pattern for client order
• 4.2Source materials and produce alternative materials, if required, to achieve desired effect
• 4.3Produce headwear according to the design specifications
• 4.4Prepare headwear for client fitting

5 Conduct client fitting

• 5.1Make appointment for client fitting
• 5.2Provide opportunity to fit headwear with clothing and accessories, if required
• 5.3Provide trims, additional and alternative features for consideration
• 5.4Assist client to review headwear, decide on any modifications and confirm design
• 5.5Address client concerns and resolve according to workplace policies and procedures
• 5.6Make appointment for final presentation to the client

6 Finish headwear and present to client

• 6.1Finish headwear according to client requirements, modifications and workplace procedures
• 6.2Check headwear to ensure it conforms with client requirements and quality standards
• 6.3Use effective interpersonal skills to present to the client and ensure satisfaction
• 6.4Complete and maintain details of finished article and client records according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for MSTML4008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for MSTML4008 needs to address all 57 unit components: 6 elements with 28 performance criteria, 12 performance evidence requirements, 17 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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