Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair
Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair
MST20519
BEP6
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 workers who provide technical services in the repair, cleaning, alteration or maintenance of textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) products.
Workers would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and would be expected to apply this knowledge to solve a defined range of predictable problems.
This qualification is typically applied in small and medium sized enterprises that provide specialist services for repair and alteration of footwear and garments as well as dry cleaning.
Elective units of competency can be chosen to meet the specialist skill 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 = thirteen (13)- five (5) core units of competency
- eight (8) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least four (4) units from the specialist electives list (Group A, B, C and/or D)
- up to four (4) units (not previously selected) from Group A, B, C and/or D
- up to three (3) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate II or Certificate III 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 MST20519 Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair.
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 four (4) Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Footwear Repair)
- At least four (4) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Dry Cleaning)
- At least four (4) Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Garment Alterations and Repairs)
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AWC20 | MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace | 26 | 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 Footwear Repair Specialist Elective Units
At least four (4) Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Footwear Repair).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW19 | MSTFR2001 | Assess and cost footwear repair job | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAW17 | MSTFR2003 | Attach non-slip sole or heel top piece | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAW39 | MSTFP2001 | Identify materials used in footwear production | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAV31 | MSTLG2006 | Identify materials used in leather goods production | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OAU09 | MEM20001 | Produce keys | 36 | Unit of competency |
| BAW16 | MSTFR2004 | Replace half leather sole | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAU25 | MEM19006 | Replace watch batteries | 9 | Unit of competency |
| BAW15 | MSTFR2005 | Sew or patch by machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW18 | MSTFR2002 | Supply and fit new heel block | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OAU93 | MEM18001 | Use hand tools | 18 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Dry Cleaning Specialist Elective Units
At least four (4) Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Dry Cleaning).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL88 | MSTDC3004 | Control dry cleaning finishing operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBL87 | MSTDC3003 | Control wet cleaning operations | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OBL90 | MSTDC2014 | Identify fabric and garment cleaning requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OBL91 | MSTDC2012 | Identify pre-spotting requirements | 85 | Unit of competency |
| OBL89 | MSTDC2013 | Operate dry cleaning machines | 140 | Unit of competency |
| OBL82 | MSTGN2017 | Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBL93 | MSTDC2010 | Provide customer service in a dry cleaning or laundry enterprise | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OBL75 | MSTGN3008 | Receive and sort articles for cleaning | 45 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Garment Alterations and Repairs Specialist Elective Units
At least four (4) Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair (Garment Alterations and Repairs).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBL94 | MSTCL3015 | Perform garment repairs and alterations | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OBL96 | MSTCL2024 | Press work | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBL97 | MSTCL2022 | Provide hand sewing and finishing support | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBL95 | MSTCL2023 | Sew components | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAX49 | MSTCL2019 | Sew components, complex tasks | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OBL98 | MSTCL2021 | Use a sewing machine | 30 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D General Electives
The remainder of units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDH1 | MST20516 | Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIZ0 | MST20722 | Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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