Certificate II in TCF Production Support - MST20116

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Description

This qualification is intended for production workers who undertake vital production support roles in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) manufacturing environment.

The worker would perform a limited range of operational support tasks directly related to the manufacture of TCF products. It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment.

The worker 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 problems by applying known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.

Elective units of competency should 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.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate II).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate II).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Engineering and Related Technologies field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate II).

Jobs

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed as:

44%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.4%

Labourers

10.9%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Engineering and Related Technologies field (Certificate II) are most often employed in:

22.3%

Construction

13.4%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.9%

Retail Trade

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Career Pathway

Certificate II in TCF Production Support is in the Engineering and Related Technologies Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Textiles, Clothing and Footwear.

Stream

Textile Fabrication & Production

Footwear Production and Repair

Clothing Production

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Textile Design Team Leader

Sample Machinist

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Leather Production

Millinery

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Operations

Fashion & Textile Design & Merchandising

Certificate II

Milliner's Assistant

Laundry Operator

Fashion Design Assistant

Certificate III

Leather Goods Machinist

Milliner

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

This qualification is available as an Australian Apprenticeship in the states and territories highlighted in blue on the map. For more information go to the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website.

Australian Apprenticeships Pathways

Units & Packaging

To be awarded the MST20116 Certificate II in TCF Production Support, competency must be achieved in 13 units of competency:

4 core units of competency

9 elective units of competency, as described below.

Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.

Packaging for an industry specialisation

In addition to packaging for a generic outcome, elective units of competency can be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:

Footwear production

Textile production

Textile fabrication

Clothing production

Core units of competency

Select all 4 units of competency from the following list.

MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMSUP102	Communicate in the workplace
MSS402051	Apply quality standards

Elective units of competency

Select 9 elective units from Groups A and B as specified below.

A minimum of 4 units must be selected from Group A

A minimum of 3 units must be selected from Group B

The remaining 2 units may be selected from:

units not previously selected from Groups A or B

units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level or Certificate III level (maximum 1 unit).

Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Group A – Specialist electives If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of 4 units in any combination from the specialisation groups below. If packaging for an industry specialisation, select a minimum of 4 units from one of the specialist groups below.
Footwear production
Unit code	Unit title		Prerequisites
MSTFP2001	Identify materials used in footwear production
MSTFP2003	Cut printed materials by machine
MSTFP2005	Operate machine to sew upper
MSTFP2008	Perform moulding operations
MSTFP2009	Perform footwear finishing operations
MSTFP2011	Perform table-based operations
Textile production
Unit code		Unit title	Prerequisites
MSTCL2021		Use a sewing machine
MSTCL2005		Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production
MSTGN2020		Perform test or inspection to check product quality
MSTGN2021		Select, transfer and remove materials and products
MSTTX2002		Weigh and check textile materials and products
MSTTX2004		Conduct packaging or folding for textile production
MSTTX2005		Access and use information resources for textile production operations
MSTTX2007		Operate machines for intermediate production support
Textile fabrication
Unit code		Unit title	Prerequisites
MSTLG2006		Identify materials used in leather goods production
MSTTF2001		Despatch products
MSTTF2003		Use canvas and sail production tools
MSTTF2004		Add reinforcements and attachments
MSTTF2009		Select and apply canvas and sail materials
MSTTF2011		Cut and shape canvas or sail materials
MSTTF2012		Stitch by hand
MSTTF2013		Waterproof canvas product
MSTTF2014		Weld plastic materials
MSTTX2014		Perform industrial sewing on textile products
Clothing production
Unit code		Unit title	Prerequisites
MSTCL2021		Use a sewing machine
MSTCL2022		Provide hand sewing and finishing support
MSTCL2003		Perform basic maintenance of headwear
MSTCL2023		Sew components	MSTCL2021 Use a sewing machine
MSTCL2020		Lay up and mark uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL2008		Finish garment production	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL2011		Draw and interpret a basic sketch
MSTCL2012		Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment
MSTCL2013		Block and shape headwear by machine
MSTCL2014		Access and use information resources for clothing production operations
MSTCL2017		Press work for production support
MSTCL2018		Perform bundling, ticketing and labelling in TCF operations

Group B - General electives
Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisites
MEM18001	Use hand tools	MEM11011 Undertake manual handling MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MEM18002	Use power tools/hand held operations	MEM11011 Undertake manual handling MEM13015 Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering MEM16006 Organise and communicate information
MSMOPS101	Make measurements
MSMSUP106	Work in a team
MSTFD2005	Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTFP1001	Embellish footwear
MSTGN2017	Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch
MSTGN2018	Work in the TCF industry
MSTGN2005	Perform minor maintenance
MSTGN2022	Perform tasks to support production
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTTX2001	Perform knitting operations
MSTTX2006	Undertake carding operations
TLIA2011	Package goods
TLIA2013	Receive goods
TLIA2020	Replenish stock
TLIA2021	Despatch stock
TLID2010	Operate a forklift

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