Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
LMT40107
W380
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 Textile Technology and Production covers occupations such as those in technical support or production management roles within the textiles industry, with functions such as product design assistance, computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, colour coordination, production planning, quality control, technical support and problem solving. This qualification also covers a broad range of skilled applications, including evaluation and analysis of current practices, development of new criteria and procedures for performing current practice and provision of leadership and guidance to others.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and management skills within textile production enterprises.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production, competency must beachieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- Eleven (11) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency as specified below.
Select fourteen (14) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group B
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group E
- 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 and C.
NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group D 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.
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
2. Group A Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C Elective Units
The remainder of elective units must be selected from Groups A and C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5552 | MEM17003A | Assist in the provision of on the job training | 18 | Unit of competency |
| W8952 | PMASUP420B | Minimise environmental impact of process | 40 | Unit of competency |
| W5449 | MEM12024A | Perform computations | 27 | Unit of competency |
| W5492 | MEM12023A | Perform engineering measurements | 48 | Unit of competency |
| W5513 | MEM14005A | Plan a complete activity | 32 | Unit of competency |
| W5512 | MEM14004A | Plan to undertake a routine task | 4 | Unit of competency |
| W5505 | MEM13003B | Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials | 18 | Unit of competency |
5. Group D Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
6. Group E Elective Units
A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group E:
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W294 | LMT40106 | Certificate IV in Textile Production | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDF4 | MST40116 | Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production | Qualification |
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