Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Clothing Production
Certificate IV in Clothing Production
MST40219
BEP5
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 31/01/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles, within the textiles and clothing production environment.
It covers skills and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and supervisory skills within clothing production enterprises.
It covers occupations such as supervisory roles in a production environment, patternmakers and sample machinists. It allows for a multi-skilled approach to clothing production and provides a basis for career progression to higher skills in the applied fashion design and technology area.
Work outcomes require workers to operate and take responsibility for specialist production machines or processes where the work is mostly repetitive and predictable and the emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Packaging RulesTotal number of units = twenty-five (25)
- eight (8) core units of competency
- seventeen (17) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least six (6) units from Group A
- up to eleven (11) units (not previously selected) from Group A and/or B
- up to five (5) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX43 | MSTCL3001 | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBA18 | MSTGN2013 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| BAX27 | MSTCL3013 | Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX39 | MSTCL3002 | Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAX03 | MSTFD2006 | Use a sewing machine for fashion design | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least six (6) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF9 | MST40216 | Certificate IV in Clothing Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY4 | MST40222 | Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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