Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Qualification
National Code:
LMT31407
State Code:
W378
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0301 - Manufacturing Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
16/07/2011
Approved Date
17/10/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
835
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
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Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

Job roles/employment outcomes
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology reflects a vocational outcome for those producing fashion products where a basic understanding of design skills is needed and where localised distribution not requiring specialised merchandising and supply chain skills is to be undertaken. Items to be produced may include a single or small range of products.

Application
This qualification is particularly suitable for those who are self-employed undertaking low volume production of items for local distribution outlets for example markets.

Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of nineteen (19) units of competency according to the rules described below.

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT21707 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and other relevant qualifications.

Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency
must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.
- Eleven (11) core units of competency
- Eight (8) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select eight (8) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group C
- 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 Group B.

If Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology has been achieved, an additional eight (8) 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 eight (8) units required for Certificate III. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional eight (8) unit requirement. This qualification includes units LMTFD2002B, LMTFD2003B and LMTFD2004B which, when selected, must be applied in an indigenous Australian context.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
1. Core Units

All eleven (11) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7304 LMTGN2002B Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
W7211 LMTFD2001B Design and produce a simple garment 60 Unit of competency
W7159 LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch 25 Unit of competency
W7303 LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 20 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
W7158 LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles 50 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W7152 LMTCL2004B Sew components 50 Unit of competency
W7149 LMTCL2001B Use a sewing machine 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of one (1) unit 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
W7305 LMTGN2003B Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry 40 Unit of competency
W7214 LMTFD2004B Work within an indigenous cultural framework 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of four (4) units 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
W7213 LMTFD2003B Apply dyeing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs 80 Unit of competency
W7212 LMTFD2002B Apply printing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs 80 Unit of competency
W7172 LMTCL3006B Assemble bra or swimwear 40 Unit of competency
W7217 LMTFD3002B Design and produce indigenous printed textiles to a brief 80 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
W7173 LMTCL3007B Embellish garment by hand or machine 40 Unit of competency
W7216 LMTFD3001B Market design product to local outlets 30 Unit of competency
W7311 LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace 20 Unit of competency
W7314 LMTGN3002B Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30 Unit of competency
W7169 LMTCL3003B Perform garment repairs and alterations 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
W7306 LMTGN2004B Work in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group C:
- 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
W293 LMT31406 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG6 MST30816 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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