Modification History
Release 2 - imported units updated to current versions, outcomes equivalent.
Description
Job roles /employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production covers occupations such as those in technical support or production management roles within the textiles industry, with functions such as product design assistance, computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, colour coordination, production planning, quality control, technical support and problem solving. This qualification also covers a broad range of skilled applications, including evaluation and analysis of current practices, development of new criteria and procedures for performing current practice and provision of leadership and guidance to others.
Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and management skills within textile production enterprises.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of twenty-five (25) units of competency according to the rules described below.
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT30107 Certificate III in Textile Production, LMT30407 Textile Fabrication, LMT31807 Technical Textiles and Non-wovens or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT50407 Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management, MSA51108 Diploma of Competitive Manufacturing or other relevant manufacturing qualifications.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skills Summary - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the textile technology and production 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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production, competency must be achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- Eleven (11) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency as specified below.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
CORE UNITS
Complete all eleven (11) units from this list
Unit code |
Unit title |
LMTGN2003B |
Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry |
LMTGN3002B |
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes |
LMTGN4010A |
Implement and monitor OH&S in the workplace |
LMTGN4011A |
Coordinate quality system and procedures |
LMTGN4013A |
Manage technical processes |
LMTTX2001B |
Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production |
LMTTX3001B |
Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics |
LMTTX4001A |
Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications |
LMTTX4002A |
Understand and apply textile science |
LMTTX4003A |
Perform routine textile testing and analyse results |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select fourteen (14) units as specified below.
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group A
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group B
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group E
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A and C.
NOTE: Competitive Manufacturing Training Package units, identified in Group D as MSACM coded units, should be selected on the basis of work requirements. Those at Certificate II level (units in the 200 series) are appropriate for operators. MSACM units for those in Certificate III level positions such as team leaders should be selected from both the 200 series and the 400 series.
GROUP A
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMTGN4001A |
Coordinate or set up machine/s for product change |
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LMTGN4002A |
Participate in product engineering |
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LMTGN4003A |
Install and commission process and machine control programs |
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LMTGN4005A |
Plan and implement production within a work area |
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LMTGN4006A |
Evaluate equipment and systems |
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LMTGN4008A |
Analyse product and determine machine settings |
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LMTGN4009A |
Set and modify machines for product change |
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LMTGN4012A |
Fabricate or machine tooling |
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LMTGN4014A |
Design production tooling |
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LMTGN4016A |
Contribute to the development of products or processes |
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LMTTX4004A |
Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production |
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LMTTX4005A |
Undertake textile colouration and finishing |
LMTTX4002A |
GROUP B
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMTCL2001B |
Use a sewing machine |
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LMTGN2009B |
Operate computing technology in a Textile Clothing and Footwear workplace |
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LMTGN3001B |
Control production in a section of a Textile Clothing and Footwear enterprise |
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LMTGN3005B |
Plan tasks to assist production operations |
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LMTGN3006B |
Take responsibility for visitors and new employees |
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LMTGN3009B |
Supervise operations in a textiles, clothing and footwear enterprise |
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LMTLG2006A |
Identify materials used in leather goods production |
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LMTLG3001A |
Make a prototype |
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LMTTF2001A |
Despatch products |
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LMTTF2003A |
Package and handle products for despatch |
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LMTTF2004A |
Add reinforcements and attachments |
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LMTTF2005A |
Translate information into measurements or diagrams |
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LMTTF2006A |
Measure and scale geometric shapes |
LMTTF2005A |
LMTTF2007A |
Produce patterns for 2D products |
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LMTTF2008A |
Use adhesives |
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LMTTF2009A |
Identify and select canvas and sail materials |
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LMTTF2010A |
Lay out and mark out canvas or sail materials |
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LMTTF2011A |
Cut and shape canvas or sail materials |
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LMTTF2012A |
Stitch by hand |
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LMTTF2013A |
Waterproof canvas product |
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LMTTF2014A |
Weld plastic materials |
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LMTTF2016A |
Install products on and off-site |
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LMTTF2017A |
Cut, bend and shape metal |
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LMTTF2018A |
Use canvas and sail production tools |
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LMTTF2019A |
Inspect canvas or sail product |
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LMTTF3001A |
Identify customer requirements (on site) |
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LMTTF3002A |
Gain customer acceptance of service proposal |
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LMTTF3003A |
Produce patterns for 3D products |
LMTTF2007A |
LMTTF3004A |
Perform advanced welding of plastic materials |
LMTTF2014A |
LMTTF3005A |
Apply lofting skills to sail making |
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LMTTF3006A |
Cut and join sail panels |
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LMTTN2001B |
Set up and operate a dry laid web forming machine |
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LMTTN2002B |
Set up and operate a spun bond web forming machine |
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LMTTN2003B |
Use basic recognition techniques to identify technical and nonwoven textiles |
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LMTTN2004B |
Undertake web bonding processes |
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LMTTN2005B |
Undertake web conversion and finishing |
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LMTTN2006B |
Identify purpose and performance outcomes of technical textile product |
LMTTN2003B |
LMTTN2007B |
Conduct technical textile mechanical finishing processes |
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LMTTN2008B |
Conduct heat setting on technical textiles |
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LMTTN2009B |
Apply surface coating to technical textiles |
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LMTTN2010B |
Apply laminations and fusible interlinings to technical textiles |
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LMTTN2011B |
Undertake fibre blending and feeding for nonwoven technical production processes |
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LMTTX2002B |
Prepare yarn for textile manufacturing |
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LMTTX2003B |
Perform spinning operations |
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LMTTX2004B |
Perform tufting operations |
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LMTTX2005B |
Perform creeling operations |
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LMTTX2006B |
Operate a weaving loom |
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LMTTX2007B |
Perform knitting operations |
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LMTTX2008B |
Apply finishing processes to textile production |
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LMTTX2009B |
Weigh and check textile materials and products |
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LMTTX2010B |
Load and operate dyeing equipment |
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LMTTX2011B |
Repair textile product |
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LMTTX2012B |
Perform industrial sewing on textile products |
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LMTTX2013B |
Conduct packaging or folding for textile production |
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LMTTX2014B |
Use specialised machinery to assist textile production |
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LMTTX2015B |
Handle and prepare chemicals, dyes and other substances used in textile production |
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LMTTX2016B |
Perform knotting for weaving operations |
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LMTTX2017B |
Access and use information resources for textile production operations |
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LMTTX2018B |
Restart machine after stoppage |
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LMTTX2019B |
Undertake carding operations |
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LMTTX3002B |
Contribute to textile production process improvements |
LMTGN2002B |
LMTTX3004B |
Set up textile production machines for product change |
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LMTTX3005B |
Organise and interpret tests |
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LMTTX3006B |
Ensure efficient operation of textile machines |
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LMTTX3007B |
Prepare dyes for textile production |
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LMTTX3008B |
Select raw materials |
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LMTTX3009B |
Operate in a complex textile production environment |
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LMTTX3010B |
Monitor textile production processes |
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LMTTX3011A |
Set up, adjust and maintain circular knitting machines |
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LMTTX3012A |
Set up, adjust and maintain flat knitting machines |
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LMTTX3013A |
Set up and adjust spinning machines |
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LMTTX3014A |
Set up, adjust and maintain carding machines |
LMTTX3001B |
LMTTX3015A |
Set up, adjust and maintain tufting machines |
LMTTX4002A |
LMTTX3016A |
Set up, adjust and maintain domestic sewing machines |
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LMTTX3017A |
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines |
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LMTTX3018A |
Undertake electronic fault finding on textile machinery |
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LMTTX3019A |
Identify and correct mechanical faults in loom and other weaving equipment |
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LMTTX3020A |
Identify and correct weaving process faults |
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LMTTX3021A |
Apply knowledge of weaving processes to production requirements |
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LMTTX3022A |
Set up and operate weaving loom for production |
GROUP C
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MEM12023A |
Perform engineering measurements |
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MEM12024A |
Perform computations |
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MEM13003B |
Work safely with industrial chemicals and materials |
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MEM14004A |
Plan to undertake a routine task |
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MEM14005A |
Plan a complete activity |
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MEM17003A |
Assist in the provision of on the job training |
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PMASUP420B |
Minimise environmental impact of process |
GROUP D
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
MSS402010A |
Manage the impact of change on own work |
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MSS403010A |
Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices |
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MSS402001A |
Apply competitive systems and practices |
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MSS402002A |
Sustain process improvements |
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MSS403001A |
Implement competitive systems and practices |
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MSS403002A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
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MSS402020A |
Apply quick changeover procedures |
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MSS402021A |
Apply Just in Time procedures |
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MSS402030A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
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MSS402031A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
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MSS402040A |
Apply 5S procedures |
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MSS402050A |
Monitor process capability |
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MSS402060A |
Use planning software systems in operations |
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MSS402061A |
Use SCADA systems in operations |
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MSACMT270A |
Use sustainable energy practices |
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MSS402080A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
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MSS402081A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSS403021A |
Facilitate a Just in Time system |
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MSS403030A |
Improve cost factors in work practices |
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MSS403032A |
Analyse manual handling processes |
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MSS403040A |
Facilitate and improve implementation of 5S |
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MSS404050A |
Undertake process capability improvements |
MSS404052A |
MSS403051A |
Mistake proof an operational process |
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MSS404052A |
Apply statistics to operational processes |
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MSS404060A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in a work area or team |
MSS402060A |
MSS404061A |
Facilitate the use of SCADA systems in a team or work area |
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MSS404081A |
Undertake proactive maintenance analyses |
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MSS404082A |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
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MSAENV472B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
GROUP E
Other Textile Technology and Production units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 4) or V (maximum 1) |
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1) |
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates III (maximum 1), IV (maximum 4) and V (maximum 1) |