Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair
Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair
MST20516
BDH1
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for workers who provide technical services in the repair, cleaning, alteration or maintenance of textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) products.
Workers 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 predictable problems.
This qualification is typically applied in small and medium sized enterprises that provide specialist services for repair and alteration of footwear and garments as well as dry cleaning.
Elective units of competency should be packaged to meet the specialist skill needs of the area of application.
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST20516 Certificate II in TCF Technical Services, competency must be achieved in thirteen (13) units of competency:- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency.
Elective units of competency
Select up to eight (8) elective units of competency as specified below.
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- The remaining four (4) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A
- units from Group B
- up to three (3) units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II or Certificate III level.
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
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 repair
- Dry cleaning
- Garment alterations and repairs
Group A - Specialist electives
If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
1. Core Units
All five (5) 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 |
| BAV99 | MSTGN2011 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | 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 - Specialist Elective Units (Footwear Repair)
If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW19 | MSTFR2001 | Assess and cost footwear repair job | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAW17 | MSTFR2003 | Attach non-slip sole or heel top piece | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAW39 | MSTFP2001 | Identify materials used in footwear production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAV31 | MSTLG2006 | Identify materials used in leather goods production | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W5662 | MEM20001A | Produce keys | 36 | Unit of competency |
| BAW16 | MSTFR2004 | Replace half leather sole | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5653 | MEM19006B | Replace watch batteries | 9 | Unit of competency |
| BAW15 | MSTFR2005 | Sew or patch by machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW18 | MSTFR2002 | Supply and fit new heel block | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5563 | MEM18001C | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Dry Cleaning)
If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX18 | MSTDC2008 | Carry out final inspection of articles | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX17 | MSTDC2009 | Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX23 | MSTDC2003 | Identify pre- and post-spotting requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| BAX22 | MSTDC2004 | Operate dry cleaning machines | 140 | Unit of competency |
| BAX20 | MSTDC2006 | Operate finishing equipment | 135 | Unit of competency |
| BAX21 | MSTDC2005 | Operate wet cleaning machines | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX33 | MSTDC2001 | Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX19 | MSTDC2007 | Receive and sort articles for cleaning | 60 | Unit of competency |
4. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Garment Alterations and Repairs)
If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of four (4) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of four (4) units from one of the specialist groups below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX38 | MSTCL3003 | Perform garment repairs and alterations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX58 | MSTCL2006 | Press work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX60 | MSTCL2002 | Provide hand sewing and finishing support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX54 | MSTCL2004 | Sew components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX49 | MSTCL2019 | Sew components, complex tasks | 65 | Unit of competency |
| BAX59 | MSTCL2001 | Use a sewing machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group B - General Elective Units
Up to four (4) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W894 | LMT21510 | Certificate II in Dry Cleaning Operations | Qualification |
| W362 | LMT21107 | Certificate II in Footwear Repair | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP6 | MST20519 | Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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