Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear
Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear
LMT40407
W383
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
The Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear covers occupations such as custom-made footwear technical and production roles.
Application
The Certificate IV in covers occupations in a production environment where footwear is typically custom-made or involves small production quantities.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Custom-made Footwear, competency must be achieved intwenty-five (25) units of competency.
- Ten (10) core units of competency
- Fifteen (15) elective units of competency as specified below.
Select fifteen (15) electives units as specified below.
- A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group B
- A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group C
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group E
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group F
- Other Textile Technology and Production units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1)
- Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.
NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group E 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 III in Footwear Production has been achieved, an additional seven (7) units are required. All core units listed must be achieved - any Certificate IV core units not achieved at Certificate III must be completed as part of the additional seven (7) units required for Certificate IV. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional unit requirement.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the
total number of units
1. Core Units
All ten (10) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7304 | LMTGN2002B | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7290 | LMTFP4004A | Assemble and finish custom-made shoe | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7287 | LMTFP4001A | Develop design for custom made footwear | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7291 | LMTFP4005A | Fit custom-made footwear | 80 | 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 |
| W7288 | LMTFP4002A | Make patterns for custom-made footwear | 80 | Unit of competency |
| D3655 | MSAENV272B | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| W7289 | LMTFP4003A | Prepare, cut and sew custom-made shoe components | 80 | 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W7222 | LMTFD4003B | Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7333 | LMTGN4016A | Contribute to the development of products or processes | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W7321 | LMTGN4001A | Coordinate or set up machines for product change | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7329 | LMTGN4011A | Coordinate the quality system and procedures | 100 | Unit of competency |
| W7330 | LMTGN4012A | Fabricate or machine tooling | 50 | Unit of competency |
| W7233 | LMTFD4014B | Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| W7328 | LMTGN4010A | Implement and monitor OHS in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
| W7322 | LMTGN4002A | Participate in product engineering | 80 | Unit of competency |
| W7324 | LMTGN4005A | Plan and implement production within a work area | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of two (2) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
4. Group C Elective Units
A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group C.
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 |
5. Group D Elective Units
The remainder elective units must be selected from Groups A, B, C and D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units
A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
7. Group F Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group F.
- Other Textile Technology and Production units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1)
- Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1)
- Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1).
Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCM2 | LMT40406 | Certificate IV in Footwear Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDH3 | MST40316 | Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.