Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
MST30819
BEQ0
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 29/07/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in applied design and production roles within the clothing and fashion industry.
This qualification is suitable for workers producing fashion products where a basic understanding of design and marketing as well as sewing skills for specialist machinists, support roles in patternmaking, production of digitally printed or embroidered fabrics or garments is needed.
Items to be produced would include a single or small range of products. This qualification is particularly suitable for those who are self-employed undertaking low volume production of items for local distribution outlets, for example, markets.
Elective units of competency can be chosen to meet the specialist skills needs of the area of application.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nineteen (19)- four (4) core units of competency
- fifteen (15) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least six (6) units from the specialist electives list (Group A, B, C, D and/or E)
- at least four (4) units from Group E general electives
- the remaining five (5) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A, B, C, D or E
- units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate II level, Certificate III level or Certificate IV level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Any combination of electives that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of the MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for Specialisations
Electives must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- At least six (6) Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Fashion Design)
- At least six (6) Group B electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Clothing Technician)
- At least six (6) Group C electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Digital Embroidery)
- At least six (6) Group D electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Digital Printing)
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBA18 | MSTGN2013 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fashion Design Specialist Elective Units
At least six (6) Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Fashion Design).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW99 | MSTFD3002 | Design and produce indigenous printed textiles to a brief | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAX35 | MSTCL3009 | Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAW95 | MSTFD3004 | Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX43 | MSTCL3001 | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX27 | MSTCL3013 | Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW97 | MSTFD3001 | Market design product to local outlets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX39 | MSTCL3002 | Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW98 | MSTFD3003 | Prepare design concept for a simple garment | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Clothing Technician Specialist Elective Units
At least six (6) Group B electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology(Clothing Technician).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Digital Embroidery Specialist Elective Units
At least six (6) Group C electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Digital Embroidery).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX12 | MSTDE3003 | Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX14 | MSTDE3001 | Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX08 | MSTDE3007 | Demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAX13 | MSTDE3002 | Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX09 | MSTDE3006 | Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX11 | MSTDE3004 | Generate artwork for computerised embroideries | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAO71 | CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX07 | MSTDE3009 | Maintain computerised embroidery machines | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAX06 | MSTDE3008 | Produce embroidery from digitised images | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX10 | MSTDE3005 | Replicate traditional hand craft techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Digital Printing Specialist Elective Units
At least six (6) Group D electives must be selected for award of Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (Digital Printing).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBP98 | ICPPRN3850 | Apply software applications to digital production | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBQ03 | ICPPRN3900 | Generate proofs for digital production | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAO71 | CUACMP311 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBP96 | ICPPRN3830 | Prepare for personalised digital printing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBQ04 | ICPPRN3920 | Set up and produce specialised digital print | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBQ00 | ICPPRN3870 | Use colour management for production | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUO44 | ICPPRN284 | Use colour management systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBQ78 | ICPSUP2810 | Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group E General Electives
The remainder of elective units may be chosen from Group E.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG6 | MST30816 | Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
| D687 | LMT32011 | Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY7 | MST31022 | Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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