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Certificate IV in Clothing Production

Certificate IV in Clothing Production

Qualification
National Code:
LMT40307
State Code:
W382
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2012
Approved Date
24/11/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
1060
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 27/06/2012 Current Approved
Description

Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Clothing Production covers occupations such as supervisory roles in a production environment, pattern makers and sample machinists. It allows for a multi-skilled approach to clothing production and provides a basis for career progression to higher skills at the Diploma level in the Fashion Design and Technology area.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and supervisory skills within clothing production enterprises.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Clothing Production, competency must be achieved in
twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- Nine (9) core units of competency
- Sixteen (16) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select sixteen (16) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group E
- other Textile Technology and Production units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B and C.

NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training
1. Core Units

All nine (9) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7304 LMTGN2002B Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
W7159 LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch 25 Unit of competency
W7215 LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
W7167 LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements 40 Unit of competency
W7151 LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics 40 Unit of competency
W7328 LMTGN4010A Implement and monitor OHS in the workplace 60 Unit of competency
W7225 LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants 60 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W7305 LMTGN2003B Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry 40 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7182 LMTCL4002A Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments 80 Unit of competency
W7184 LMTCL4004A Determine and perform garment maintenance or repair 30 Unit of competency
W7183 LMTCL4003A Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments 120 Unit of competency
W7181 LMTCL4001A Perform sample machining of bespoke garments 115 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7221 LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development 25 Unit of competency
W7182 LMTCL4002A Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments 80 Unit of competency
W7222 LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts 50 Unit of competency
W7226 LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments 30 Unit of competency
W7227 LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications 40 Unit of competency
W7321 LMTGN4001A Coordinate or set up machines for product change 60 Unit of competency
W7228 LMTFD4009B Create and edit digital embroidery designs 20 Unit of competency
W7234 LMTFD4015B Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications 50 Unit of competency
W7229 LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern-making principles 80 Unit of competency
W7230 LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs 20 Unit of competency
W7184 LMTCL4004A Determine and perform garment maintenance or repair 30 Unit of competency
W7231 LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7240 LMTFD4021B Drape fabrics to make patterns 40 Unit of competency
W7232 LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns 80 Unit of competency
W7323 LMTGN4003A Install and commission process and machine control programs 60 Unit of competency
W7183 LMTCL4003A Measure, lay-up and cut custom-made garments 120 Unit of competency
W7181 LMTCL4001A Perform sample machining of bespoke garments 115 Unit of competency
W7324 LMTGN4005A Plan and implement production within a work area 50 Unit of competency
W7235 LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes 60 Unit of competency
W7236 LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
W7237 LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7239 LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

The remainder elective units must be selected from Groups A, B and C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7165 LMTCL2017B Access and use information resources for clothing production operations 20 Unit of competency
W7243 LMTFD5003B Analyse fit model 40 Unit of competency
W7259 LMTFD5019B Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations 100 Unit of competency
W7172 LMTCL3006B Assemble bra or swimwear 40 Unit of competency
W7161 LMTCL2013B Block and shape headwear by machine 30 Unit of competency
W7254 LMTFD5014B Construct complex blocks for fashion garments 100 Unit of competency
W7177 LMTCL3011B Contribute to garment production process improvements 30 Unit of competency
W7313 LMTGN3001B Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise 60 Unit of competency
W7310 LMTGN2008B Coordinate work of team or section 30 Unit of competency
W7157 LMTCL2009B Despatch work 10 Unit of competency
W7258 LMTFD5018B Determine and specify advanced construction processes 90 Unit of competency
W7242 LMTFD5002B Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear 50 Unit of competency
W7255 LMTFD5015B Develop patterns for complex fashion garments 90 Unit of competency
W7175 LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles 50 Unit of competency
W7219 LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design 30 Unit of competency
W7159 LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch 25 Unit of competency
W7173 LMTCL3007B Embellish garment by hand or machine 40 Unit of competency
W7156 LMTCL2008B Finish garment production 20 Unit of competency
W7163 LMTCL2015B Finish headwear 30 Unit of competency
W7256 LMTFD5016B Grade shaped patterns 60 Unit of competency
W7215 LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
W7167 LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements 40 Unit of competency
W7180 LMTCL3014B Interact and communicate with garment production personnel 20 Unit of competency
W7179 LMTCL3013B Interpret patterns and apply pattern information 30 Unit of competency
W7171 LMTCL3005B Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays 30 Unit of competency
W7155 LMTCL2007B Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays 20 Unit of competency
W7178 LMTCL3012B Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays 40 Unit of competency
W7158 LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles 50 Unit of competency
W7311 LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace 20 Unit of competency
W7160 LMTCL2012B Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment 50 Unit of competency
W7314 LMTGN3002B Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30 Unit of competency
W7162 LMTCL2014B Pack, store, handle and despatch headwear 20 Unit of competency
W7166 LMTCL2018B Perform basic maintenance of headwear 20 Unit of competency
W7252 LMTFD5012B Perform contour draping 50 Unit of competency
W7169 LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations 40 Unit of competency
W7307 LMTGN2005B Perform minor maintenance 40 Unit of competency
W7312 LMTGN2010B Perform tasks to support production 30 Unit of competency
W7308 LMTGN2006B Perform test or inspection to check product quality 40 Unit of competency
W7168 LMTCL3002B Prepare and produce sewn garment 60 Unit of competency
W7218 LMTFD3003B Prepare design concept for a simple garment 40 Unit of competency
W7170 LMTCL3004B Press whole garments 20 Unit of competency
W7154 LMTCL2006B Press work 20 Unit of competency
W7150 LMTCL2002B Provide hand sewing and finishing support 20 Unit of competency
W7309 LMTGN2007B Select, transfer and remove materials and products 40 Unit of competency
W7174 LMTCL3008B Set and produce digital embroidery 30 Unit of competency
W7152 LMTCL2004B Sew components 50 Unit of competency
W7176 LMTCL3010B Sew woven and stretch knit garments 40 Unit of competency
W7164 LMTCL2016B Trim headwear 40 Unit of competency
W7149 LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine 30 Unit of competency
W7153 LMTCL2005B Use specialised machinery or processes to assist assembly production 30 Unit of competency
W7306 LMTGN2004B Work in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
5. Group D Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WD525 MSS403032A Analyse manual handling processes 50 Unit of competency
WD503 MSS402040A Apply 5S procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD496 MSS402001A Apply competitive systems and practices 40 Unit of competency
WD501 MSS402030A Apply cost factors to work practices 35 Unit of competency
WD500 MSS402021A Apply Just in Time procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD499 MSS402020A Apply quick changeover procedures 30 Unit of competency
WD538 MSS404052A Apply statistics to operational processes 40 Unit of competency
WD543 MSS404082A Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy 50 Unit of competency
WD512 MSS402081A Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy 30 Unit of competency
WD514 MSS403002A Ensure process improvements are sustained 50 Unit of competency
WD521 MSS403021A Facilitate a Just in Time system 50 Unit of competency
WD530 MSS403040A Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S 50 Unit of competency
WD518 MSS403010A Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices 50 Unit of competency
WD540 MSS404060A Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team 50 Unit of competency
WD541 MSS404061A Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area 50 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
WD524 MSS403030A Improve cost factors in work practices 50 Unit of competency
WD502 MSS402031A Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements 30 Unit of competency
WD498 MSS402010A Manage the impact of change on own work 40 Unit of competency
WD535 MSS403051A Mistake proof an operational process 50 Unit of competency
WD505 MSS402050A Monitor process capability 30 Unit of competency
WD497 MSS402002A Sustain process improvements 40 Unit of competency
WD542 MSS404081A Undertake proactive maintenance analyses 50 Unit of competency
WD537 MSS404050A Undertake process capability improvements 50 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
WD509 MSS402060A Use planning software systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
W8994 MSACMT270A Use sustainable energy practices 30 Unit of competency
6. Group E Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group E.
- other Textile Technology and Production units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1).

Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W295 LMT40306 Certificate IV in Clothing Production Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDF9 MST40216 Certificate IV in Clothing Production Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
(TR07980) CLOTHING PRODUCTION (LEVEL 4) Traineeship