Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:22 PM AWST
23/07/2026 1:22 PM AWST
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Research and use information about textiles
Research and use information about textiles
Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN4028
MSTGN4028
State Code
OEZ01
OEZ01
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
03/07/2023
Field of Education
100503 - Textile Design
Original Release Date
03/07/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify current and emerging issues about textile safety and sustainability and to source and use information about the physical and chemical properties of fibres, yarns and fabrics, including how materials are affected when subjected to various treatments. This unit applies to any individual involved in the design, treatment and processing of textile materials whose work involves the analysis of information from diverse sources as the basis for decision-making.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Source and interpret information about textile materials
- 1.1 Identify current and emerging issues about textile materials that impact the workplace
- 1.2 Identify and access reliable sources of information about textile materials
- 1.3 Interpret information sources and identify physical and chemical properties of textile materials
- 1.4 Determine potential implications of textile properties on material selection and production processes
2. Investigate effects of textile processes from information sources
- 2.1 Identify the effects of treatment and textile processing on textile materials and resulting safety and sustainability considerations
- 2.2 Determine the behaviour or impact of treatment and textile processing on the physical and chemical properties of textile materials
- 2.3 Review and interpret textile testing data to establish or validate effects of treatment and textile processing
3. Maintain currency of knowledge
- 3.1 Identify and use opportunities to update and maintain textile knowledge
- 3.2 Share updated and accurate information in the workplace to support effective decision-making about products and processes
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAU11 | MSTTX4002 | Understand and apply textile science | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY5 | MST40122 | Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology | Qualification |