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Certificate II in TCF Production Support
Certificate II in TCF Production Support
MST20116
BDF7
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 29/07/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 3.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for production workers who undertake vital production support roles in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) manufacturing environment.
The worker would perform a limited range of operational support tasks directly related to the manufacture of TCF products. It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment.
The worker would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
Elective units of competency should be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the area of application.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST20116 Certificate II in TCF Production Support, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency:- four (4) core units of competency
- nine (9) elective units of competency, as described below.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Elective units of competency
Select nine (9) elective units from Groups A and B as specified below.
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of three (3) units must be selected from Group B
- The remaining two (2) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Groups A or B
- units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level or Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Group A - Specialist electives:
- if packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups.
- if packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups.
Packaging for an industry specialisation:
In addition to packaging for a generic outcome, elective units of competency can be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:
- Footwear production
- Textile production
- Textile fabrication
- Clothing production
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Footwear Production Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW40 | MSTFP2003 | Cut printed materials by machine | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAW39 | MSTFP2001 | Identify materials used in footwear production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAW36 | MSTFP2005 | Operate machine to sew upper | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAW31 | MSTFP2009 | Perform footwear finishing operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW35 | MSTFP2008 | Perform moulding operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAW32 | MSTFP2011 | Perform table-based operations | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A - Textile Production Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAU27 | MSTTX2005 | Access and use information resources for textile production operations | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAU31 | MSTTX2004 | Conduct packaging or folding for textile production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU28 | MSTTX2007 | Operate a machine for intermediate production support | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBL79 | MSTGN2020 | Perform test or inspection to check product quality | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBL78 | MSTGN2021 | Select, transfer and remove materials and products | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBL98 | MSTCL2021 | Use a sewing machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX55 | MSTCL2005 | Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAU32 | MSTTX2002 | Weigh and check textile materials and products | 20 | Unit of competency |
4. Group A - Textile Fabrication Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAU65 | MSTTF2004 | Add reinforcements and attachments | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU58 | MSTTF2011 | Cut and shape canvas or sail materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU69 | MSTTF2001 | Despatch products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAU60 | MSTTF2009 | Identify and select canvas and sail materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAV31 | MSTLG2006 | Identify materials used in leather goods production | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBV31 | MSTTX2014 | Perform industrial sewing on textile products | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAU57 | MSTTF2012 | Stitch by hand | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAU66 | MSTTF2003 | Use canvas and sail production tools | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAU56 | MSTTF2013 | Waterproof canvas products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAU55 | MSTTF2014 | Weld plastic materials | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group A - Clothing Production Specialist Units
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX52 | MSTCL2014 | Access and use information resources for clothing production operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX51 | MSTCL2013 | Block and shape headwear by machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX53 | MSTCL2011 | Draw and interpret a basic sketch | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX56 | MSTCL2008 | Finish garment production | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX48 | MSTCL2020 | Lay up and mark uncomplicated fabrics and lays | 45 | Unit of competency |
| BAX50 | MSTCL2012 | Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX63 | MSTCL2003 | Perform basic maintenance of headwear | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX47 | MSTCL2018 | Perform bundling, ticketing and labelling in TCF operations | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX44 | MSTCL2017 | Press work for production support | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBL97 | MSTCL2022 | Provide hand sewing and finishing support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBL95 | MSTCL2023 | Sew components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBL98 | MSTCL2021 | Use a sewing machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group B - General Electives
A minimum of three (3) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W358 | LMT20707 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) | Qualification |
| W357 | LMT20607 | Certificate II in Clothing Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |
| W360 | LMT20907 | Certificate II in Footwear Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |
| W366 | LMT21607 | Certificate II in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens | Qualification |
| W356 | LMT20507 | Certificate II in Textile Fabrication | Qualification |
| W353 | LMT20107 | Certificate II in Textile Production (Intermediate) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ0 | MST20722 | Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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