Modification History
Release 4. One elective unit updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Release 3).
Qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
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 all 4 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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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MSTTF2004 |
Add reinforcements and attachments |
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MSTTF2005 |
Translate information into measurements or diagrams |
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MSTTF2006 |
Measure and scale geometric shapes |
MSTTF2005 Translate information into measurements or diagrams |
MSTTF2009 |
Select and apply canvas and sail materials |
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MSTTF2010 |
Lay out and mark out canvas or sail materials |
|
MSTTF2011 |
Cut and shape canvas or sail materials |
|
MSTTF2013 |
Waterproof canvas product |
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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 |
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MSTTN2008 |
Conduct heat setting on technical textiles |
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MSTTN2009 |
Apply surface coating to technical textiles |
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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 |
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MSTCL2007 |
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays |
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MSTCL2008 |
Finish garment production |
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MSTCL2010 |
Modify patterns to create basic styles |
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MSTCL2012 |
Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment |
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MSTCL2013 |
Block and shape headwear by machine |
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MSTCL2014 |
Access and use information resources for clothing production operations |
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MSTCL2015 |
Finish headwear |
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MSTCL2016 |
Trim headwear |
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MSTCL2019 |
Sew components, complex tasks |
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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 |
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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 |
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MSTGN2022 |
Perform tasks to support production |
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MSTGN3012 |
Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations |
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MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabric and textiles used in TCF industry |
|
MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
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MSTTX2001 |
Perform knitting operations |
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MSTTX2006 |
Undertake carding operations |
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MSTTX2010 |
Perform wool quality tests |
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MSTTX2011 |
Perform wool processing machine setting |
|
MSTTX2012 |
Perform wool store operations |
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MSTTX3013 |
Perform wool processing operations |
|
TLID2010 |
Operate a forklift |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Release 3).
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST20216 Certificate II in TCF Production Operations (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is not equivalent to:
- LMT20207 Certificate II in Textile Production (Complex or Multiple Processes)
- LMT21007 Certificate II in Footwear Production (Complex or Multiple Processes)
- LMT20707 Certificate II in Clothing Production (Complex or Multiple Processes)
- LMT21607 Certificate II in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens
- LMT20507 Certificate II in Textile Fabrication
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e