Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Footwear Production
Certificate III in Footwear Production
LMT30707
W373
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 27/06/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
Job roles/employment outcomes
Certificate III reflects vocational outcomes for those performing supervision roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a production oriented work environment.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical, operational and supervisory skills within footwear production enterprises.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Footwear Production, competency must be achieved innineteen (19) units of competency.
- Five (5) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency as specified below.
Select fourteen (14) 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 two (2) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group E
- other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B and C.
NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group D as MSACM coded units, should be selected on the basis of work requirements. Those at Certificate II level (units in the 200 series) are appropriate for operators. MSACM units for those in Certificate III level positions such as team leaders should be selected from both the 200 series and the 400 series.
If Certificate II in Footwear Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) has been achieved, an additional six (6) units are required. All core units listed must be achieved - any Certificate III core units not achieved at Certificate II must be completed as part of the additional six (6) units required for Certificate III. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional six (6) unit requirement. A minimum of three (3) of the six (6) units must be selected from the Group A or B units.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the
total number of units.
1. Core Units
All five (5) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7304 | LMTGN2002B | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7303 | LMTGN2001B | Follow defined OHS policies and procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7270 | LMTFP2001B | Identify materials used in footwear production | 50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7286 | LMTFP3006B | Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7283 | LMTFP3003B | Assemble shoe by hand | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7284 | LMTFP3004B | Contribute to footwear production improvement processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W7281 | LMTFP3001B | Cut leather by hand | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7282 | LMTFP3002B | Hand last shoe | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7285 | LMTFP3005B | Supervise footwear production operations | 70 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7286 | LMTFP3006B | Apply foot anatomy principles to footwear production | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7283 | LMTFP3003B | Assemble shoe by hand | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7284 | LMTFP3004B | Contribute to footwear production improvement processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| W7313 | LMTGN3001B | Control production in a section of a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7281 | LMTFP3001B | Cut leather by hand | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7315 | LMTGN3003B | Estimate and cost job | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7390 | LMTLG3005A | Grade leather | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7282 | LMTFP3002B | Hand last shoe | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7314 | LMTGN3002B | Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7285 | LMTFP3005B | Supervise footwear production operations | 70 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
The remainder of elective units must be selected from Groups A, B and C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D Elective Units
A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units
A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group E:
- other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit).
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCN4 | LMT30706 | Certificate III in Footwear Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG3 | MST30416 | Certificate III in Footwear | Qualification |
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