This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles within the textiles and clothing production environment.
Students who complete the qualification can expect to be employed in positions that operate equipment and take responsibility for specialist production machines such or processes. The emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.
Students will learn skills such as:
- Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles
- Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
- Embellish garment by hand or machine
- Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications
- Sew woven and stretch knit garments
- Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
|---|---|---|
| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
Units from MST20616 Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology skills are credited across to this qualification. Enrolment into South Regional TAFE Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production requires completion of these Certificate II units.
Clothing Production Team Leader
Dressmaker
Textiles Producer
Sail Maker
Dressmaker
Embroidery Machinist
Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.
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