Certificate IV in Clothing Production - MST40219

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Average Course Fee: $13981

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles, within the textiles and clothing production environment.

It covers skills and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and supervisory skills within clothing production enterprises.

It covers occupations such as supervisory roles in a production environment, patternmakers and sample machinists. It allows for a multi-skilled approach to clothing production and provides a basis for career progression to higher skills in the applied fashion design and technology area.

Work outcomes require workers to operate and take responsibility for specialist production machines or processes where the work is mostly repetitive and predictable and the emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.

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 IV).

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 IV).

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 IV).

Jobs

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

37.1%

Technicians and Trades Workers

27.3%

Machinery Operators and Drivers

10.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

27.2%

Transport, Postal and Warehousing

14.9%

Construction

13.1%

Mining

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

Financial Assistance

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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 IV in Clothing Production 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

Clothing Production

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Sample Machinist

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Textile Fabrication & Production

Footwear Production and Repair

Leather Production

Millinery

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Operations

Cotton Ginning

Fashion & Textile Design & Merchandising

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

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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.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = Twenty-five (25)

Eight (8) core units of competency

Seventeen (17) elective units of competency, consisting of:

at least six (6) units from Group A

up to eleven (11) units (not previously selected) from Group A and/or B

up to five (5) units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification

Core units

Select all eight (8) units of competency from the following list.

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
MSTCL3001	Identify fabric performance and handling requirements	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3002	Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3013	Interpret patterns and apply pattern information
MSTFD2006	Use a sewing machine for fashion design
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Elective Units

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTCL4001	Perform sample machining of advanced construction garments	MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL4002	Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
MSTCL4003	Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments
MSTCL4004	Determine and perform garment maintenance or repair
MSTFD4002	Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development	MSTFD2005 Identify design process for fashion designs MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4003	Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
MSTFD4006	Interact and network with fashion industry participants
MSTFD4007	Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
MSTFD4008	Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
MSTFD4009	Create and edit digital embroidery designs	MSTCL3008 Set and produce digital embroidery MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4010	Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTFD4011	Cut fabrics for prototype designs
MSTFD4012	Develop product specifications for fashion designs	MSTFD3004 Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
MSTFD4013	Grade 2D patterns
MSTFD4015	Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
MSTFD4016	Sew design prototypes
MSTFD4022	Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD4018	Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
MSTGN4015	Coordinate or set-up machines for product change
MSTGN4002	Participate in product engineering
MSTGN4003	Install and commission process and machine control programs
MSTGN4005	Plan and implement production within a work area
MSTGN4010	Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
MSTGN4016	Coordinate the quality system and procedures

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSTCL2005	Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production
MSTCL2024	Press work
MSTCL2007	Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL2012	Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment
MSTCL3016	Press whole garments	MSTCL2024 Press Work
MSTCL3005	Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays	MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL3006	Assemble bra or swimwear	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3007	Embellish garment by hand or machine	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3008	Set and produce digital embroidery
MSTCL3009	Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTCL3010	Sew woven and stretch knit garments	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3012	Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays	MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTFD2005	Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTFD3003	Prepare design concept for a simple garment	MSTCL2011 Draw and interpret a basic sketch MSTFD2005 Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTGN3014	Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
MSTGN3016	Plan tasks to assist production operations
PMBWASTE302	Coordinate waste disposal

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