To be awarded the MST30116 Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency:
- five (5) core units of competency
- fourteen (14) elective units of competency.

Packaging for an industry specialization:
In addition to packaging for a generic outcome, elective units can be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:
- Textile production & Clothing production

Elective units of competency
Select up to fourteen (14) elective units as specified below:
- A minimum of six (6) units must be selected from Group A
- The remaining eight (8) units may be selected in any combination as below:
- units not already selected from Group A
- a minimum of four (4) units from Group B
- a maximum of four (4) relevant units from other qualifications in this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses where those units are available at Certificate II, III or IV.

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

This program is specifically aimed at people with special needs. Some students may have physical or intellectual challenges and/or multiple special needs. More time is given to practice and attain the skills and knowledge required. Students may be accompanied by support carers in some cases who are also able to assist with hands-on skills attainment. Duration = 10 Semesters.