Qualification details

Job roles/employment outcomes 

The LMT32011 Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery reflects vocational outcomes for those performing digitising and computer-based decoration on a range of garments and textiles, including embroidery and short-run garment printing. Work includes artwork preparation and production of decorated goods using a range of machines and software applications.

Application 

This qualification is typically used to develop technical and operational skills to digitise decorative artwork for embroidery or printing and to produce printed or embroidered designs. Work may be conducted within a commercial production environment, a retail outlet for digitised embroidery machines or within a home production environment. It also includes coverage of some digital printing skills, typically used in a short-run production.

Pathways into the qualification 

Candidates may undertake this qualification by direct entry.

Credit will be granted towards this qualification to those who have completed LMT20607 Certificate II in Clothing Production, LMT20707 Certificate II in Clothing Production (Complex or Multiple Processes) or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include other relevant manufacturing or design qualifications.

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the digital embroidery industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability Skill 

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: 

Communication 

• Confirm relevant industry and workplace requirements
• Understand personal requirements of relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies
• Complete standard documentation
• Use communication technologies efficiently
• Communicate problems with embroidery design or production
• Ensure records are accurate and legible
• Establish effective working relationships with colleagues
• Undertake interactive workplace communication
• Communicate effectively and appropriately when dealing with customers

Teamwork 

• Explain and implement work team reporting requirements
• Monitor project tasks in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements
• Demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
• Undertake appropriate and effective communication with others in the supply chain
• Provide support to team members or others in the supply chain

Problem-solving 

• Identify risks and implement risk control measures for machinery and equipment
• Identify and address problems and faults
• Check performance of machinery and equipment
• Assess and evaluate skills requirements of self and others to perform tasks
• Deal with and promptly resolve issues
• Use problem-solving techniques to determine production requirements
• Assess quality of materials before applying embroidery
• Identify and report potential environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise 

• Seek and provide feedback on procedures
• Collect and monitor information
• Identify non-conformances to standards and take appropriate action
• Rectify problems promptly and appropriately
• Monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations
• Identify and assess existing and potential risks and seek advice
• Monitor information and records to identify trends that may require remedial action
• Develop and promote continuous improvement

Planning and organising 

• Plan work requirements for self and others as required
• Monitor quality outcomes
• Monitor resource use in own work
• Implement contingency plan promptly when incidents occur
• Monitor equipment condition and performance
• Assess productivity and cost efficiencies of own work

Self-management 

• Manage own work
• Monitor information in work area
• Keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
• Conduct regular housekeeping activities
• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information
• Monitor own work against quality standards
• Understand own work activities and responsibilities
• Conduct work in a manner which minimises waste
• Identify and apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment
• Manage work load priorities

Learning 

• Recognise limits of own expertise
• Assess competencies in meeting job requirements
• Identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required
• Ask questions to expand own knowledge

Technology 

• Monitor performance of machine operation
• Use machines and equipment to achieve variable production outcomes
• Perform minor maintenance on machinery
• Work with technology safely and according to workplace standards

To be awarded the LMT32011 Certificate III in Digitising and Computerised Embroidery, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19)  units of competency.

• seven (7)  core units of competency
• twelve (12)  elective units of competency, as specified below.

Note : Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted with an asterisk. Refer to the units of competency for details. Prerequisites must be considered in the total number of units.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

LMTGN2002B

Apply quality standards

LMTGN2003B

Work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry

LMTCL2003B

Identify fibres and fabrics

LMTDE3001A

Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques

CUFCMP301A

Implement copyright arrangements

MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units of competency 

Select twelve (12)  units of competency, as specified below.

• a minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
• a minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group B
• a maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group C
• a maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group D
• The remainder must be selected from Groups A and B.

Group A 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMTDE3002A

Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries

*

LMTDE3003A

Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries

*

LMTDE3004A

Generate artwork for computerised embroideries

LMTDE3005A

Replicate traditional hand craft techniques

*

LMTDE3006A

Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering

*

LMTDE3007A

Demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines

LMTDE3008A

Produce embroidery from digitised images

LMTDE3009A

Maintain computerised embroidery machines

Group B 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMTGN3002B

Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes

LMTGN3003B

Estimate and cost job

LMTTX3017A

Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

BSBDES301A

Explore the use of colour

BSBDES302A

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms

BSBSMB304A

Determine resource requirements for the micro business

BSBSMB305A

Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business

ICPPR282C

Produce and manage basic digital print

ICPPR383C

Prepare for personalised digital printing

ICPPR385A

Apply software applications to digital production

*

ICPPR386A

Troubleshoot digital media

ICPPR387A

Use colour management for production

*

ICPPR388A

Preflight and import complex images for digital device

ICPPR389A

Manage digital files

ICPPR390A

Generate a proof for digital production

ICPPR392A

Set up and produce specialised digital print

MSAPMSUP382A

Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace

Group C 

Unit code 

Unit title 

Prerequisites 

LMTCL2006B

Press work

LMTCL2009B

Despatch work

LMTCL2011B

Draw and interpret a basic sketch

LMTCL2012B

Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment

LMTGN2004B

Work in a team environment

LMTGN2005B

Perform minor maintenance

LMTGN2006B

Perform test or inspection to check product quality

LMTGN2008B

Coordinate work of team or section

LMTGN2009B

Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace

BSBDES202A

Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context

ICPPR284A

Introduction to colour management

ICPSU281C

Use computer systems

MSS402010A

Manage the impact of change on own work

MSS402030A

Apply cost factors to work practices

MSS402031A

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements

MSS402040A

Apply 5S procedures

MSACMT270A

Use sustainable energy practices

MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

SIRXSLS002A

Advise on products and services

Group D 

Units of competency from Groups A, B or C not previously selected

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit).

Note that if LMTDE3002A and LMTDE3008A have been selected, the unit LMTCL3008B available in other LMT qualifications may not be selected.