Certificate II in TCF Production Operations - MST20216

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Description

This qualification is intended for production workers who operate equipment and undertake complex operational tasks directly related to the manufacture of textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) products.

It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment. The worker should demonstrate initiative, judgement and discretion in their own work and would apply a breadth and depth of knowledge to a defined range of situations and then 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.

It provides the skills and knowledge required to work under supervision within a production environment.

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.

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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:

47.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

21.6%

Labourers

9.5%

Sales Workers

Industries

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

24.3%

Construction

15.5%

Other Services

12.6%

Accommodation and Food Services

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

Financial Assistance

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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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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 Operations 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

Cotton Ginning

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

Total number of units = 13

4 core units of competency

9 elective units of competency, consisting of:

at least 4 units from the specialist electives list (Group A, B, C, D and/or E)

at least 3 units from Group F general elective list

up to 2 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 MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations

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 4 Group A electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Footwear Production)

At least 4 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Textile Production)

At least 4 Group C electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Textile Fabrication)

At least 4 Group D electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Technical Textiles and Non-wovens)

At least 4 Group E electives must be selected for award of the Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Clothing Production)

Core units

Select all4 units of competency from the following list:

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

Specialist electives

Group A - Footwear Production

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTGN2017	Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch
MSTGN2020	Perform test or inspection to check product quality
MSTGN2021	Select, transfer and remove materials and products
MSTFP2001	Identify materials used in footwear production
MSTFP2002	Perform stuff cutting
MSTFP2004	Cut non-printed leather by machine
MSTFP2005	Operate machine to sew upper
MSTFP2006	Machine upper according to product requirements	MSTFP2005 Operate machine to sew upper
MSTFP2007	Last shoe by machine
MSTFP2008	Perform moulding operations
MSTFP2009	Perform footwear finishing operations
MSTFP2010	Repair footwear product

Group B - Textile Production

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTTX2003	Repair textile product
MSTTX2004	Conduct packaging or folding for textile production
MSTTX2005	Access and use information resources for textile production operations
MSTTX2008	Operate machines for complex production operations
MSTTX2014	Perform industrial sewing on textile products

Group C - Textile Fabrication

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTTF2002	Cut, bend and shape metal
MSTTF2003	Use canvas and sail production tools
MSTTF2004	Add reinforcements and attachments
MSTTF2005	Translate information into measurements or diagrams
MSTTF2006	Measure and scale geometric shapes	MSTTF2005 Translate information into measurements or diagrams
MSTTF2009	Select and apply canvas and sail materials
MSTTF2010	Lay out and mark out canvas or sail materials
MSTTF2011	Cut and shape canvas or sail materials
MSTTF2013	Waterproof canvas product
MSTTF2014	Weld plastic materials
MSTTF2015	Install products on and off site
MSTTF2016	Inspect canvas or sail product

Group D - Technical Textiles and Non-wovens

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTTN2001	Set up and operate a dry laid web forming machine
MSTTN2002	Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine
MSTTN2003	Use basic recognition techniques to identify technical and non-woven textiles
MSTTN2004	Undertake web bonding processes
MSTTN2005	Undertake web conversion and finishing
MSTTN2006	Identify purpose and performance outcomes of technical textile product	MSTTN2003 Use basic recognition techniques to identify technical and non-woven textiles
MSTTN2007	Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes
MSTTN2008	Conduct heat setting on technical textiles
MSTTN2009	Apply surface coating to technical textiles
MSTTN2010	Apply laminations or fusible interlinings to technical textiles
MSTTN2011	Undertake fibre blending and feeding for non-woven technical production processes

Group E - Clothing Production

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTCL2022	Provide hand sewing and finishing support
MSTCL2003	Perform basic maintenance of headwear
MSTCL2005	Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production
MSTCL2024	Press work
MSTCL2007	Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL2008	Finish garment production
MSTCL2010	Modify patterns to create basic styles
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
MSTCL2015	Finish headwear
MSTCL2016	Trim headwear
MSTCL2019	Sew components, complex tasks
MSTGN2017	Prepare, finish and package products for storage or dispatch

Group F – General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
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
MSTGN2018	Work in the TCF industry
MSTGN2005	Perform minor maintenance
MSTGN3009	Coordinate work of team or section
MSTGN2022	Perform tasks to support production
MSTGN3012	Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabric and textiles used in TCF industry
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTTX2001	Perform knitting operations
MSTTX2006	Undertake carding operations
MSTTX2010	Perform wool quality tests
MSTTX2011	Perform wool processing machine setting
MSTTX2012	Perform wool store operations
MSTTX3013	Perform wool processing operations
TLID2010	Operate a forklift

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