Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology
Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology
MST40122
BIY5
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working in diverse areas of textile design, development and production. They may be involved in technical production or be small-scale designers and makers of textile products. People working in these roles use a broad factual, technical and theoretical knowledge of textile materials and processes to underpin sustainable and efficient work practices.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eighteen (18)- four (4) core units
- fourteen (14) elective units, consisting of:
- at least three (3) units from Group A
- at least four (4) units from Group B
- up to seven (7) additional units from Group A, B, C or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course. All units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ05 | MSTGN4024 | Quality assure textile products | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ01 | MSTGN4028 | Research and use information about textiles | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ71 | MSTGN3018 | Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Textile Fundamentals
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ17 | MSTAT4005 | Analyse influences on textile design and construction | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OEY88 | MSTAT4023 | Interpret textile information and make production calculations | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ45 | MSTGN3022 | Investigate applications and performance outcomes of technical textiles | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ46 | MSTGN3021 | Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ02 | MSTGN4027 | Perform routine textile testing and analyse results | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OEY87 | MSTAT4024 | Select dyes and develop dye specifications and recipes | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ03 | MSTGN4026 | Source textile materials and resources | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Textile Design and Production
At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEZ37 | MSTGN4022 | Communicate design concepts | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ18 | MSTAT4006 | Contribute to the development of textile designs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| AWG58 | CUATEX401 | Experiment with techniques to produce textile work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWG57 | CUATEX502 | Investigate materials and processes for textile work | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEY83 | MSTAT5004 | Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEY91 | MSTAT4020 | Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OEY92 | MSTAT4019 | Produce knitted textile samples | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEY89 | MSTAT4022 | Produce screen-printed textiles | 80 | Unit of competency |
| OEY90 | MSTAT4021 | Produce woven textile samples | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AWG59 | CUATEX501 | Refine techniques for textile work | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C: General Electives
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP7 | MST40119 | Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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