Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Certificate I in TCF is an introductory qualification to the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industries and an entry to later study of Textiles, Clothing and Footwear qualifications.

The qualification is designed for application in a highly supervised context such as VET in schools or other equivalent introduction or induction to industry environments.

Pathways into the qualification

Units LMTCL1001B Produce a simple garment, LMTTX1001B Produce a simple textile fabric or product, LMTML1001B Make a simple headpiece and LMTFP1001B Embellish footwear are designed to target a VET in schools environment only and cannot be credited towards higher-level qualifications.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include a range of Certificate II specialisations within the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package.

Licensing considerations

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.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear, competency must be achieved in seven (7) units of competency.

Four (4) core units of competency

Three (3) elective units of competency as specified below.

CORE UNITS

Complete all four (4) units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

add topic LMTGN2002B

Apply quality standards

add topic LMTGN2003B

Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select three (3) units as specified below.

A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A

A maximum of one (1) unit may be selected from Group B.

GROUP A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTCL1001B

Produce a simple garment

add topic LMTCL2001B

Use a sewing machine

add topic LMTCL2003B

Identify fibres and fabrics

add topic LMTFP1001B

Embellish footwear

add topic LMTFP2001B

Identify materials used in footwear production

add topic LMTGN2004B

Work in a team environment

add topic LMTGN2010B

Perform tasks to support production

add topic LMTLG2006A

Identify materials used in leather goods production

add topic LMTML1001A

Make a simple headpiece

add topic LMTML2001A

Identify materials used in millinery

add topic LMTTX1001B

Produce a simple textile fabric or product

add topic LMTTX2001B

Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production

GROUP B

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates I and II

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates I and II


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skills Summary - Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the Textiles Clothing and Footwear 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

discuss design and production requirements with a supervisor

use production information such as patterns or specifications to guide work

follow work instructions

ask questions and listen to gain information about processes to be used

Teamwork

work cooperatively with others

use skills of others to assist work activity

observe demonstrations of others

Problem-solving

identify problems with production activities

report hazards

determine requirements in own work to meet quality standards

seek skills and knowledge of supervisors to solve problems

identify and report potential environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise

identify and recommend improvements to own work processes

seek skill development support

monitor and adjust activity in response to progress and outcomes

Planning and organising

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures

follow production sequences for a given process or product

identify production and resource requirements

coordinate activity to meet timetables

identify and use relevant personal protective equipment

identify and monitor resource use in own work

Self-management

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

monitor own work to ensure quality standards are achieved

understand own work activities and ask questions if required

apply safety procedures, including the use of protective equipment

follow operation instructions for machines and equipment

conduct work in a manner which minimises waste

Learning

ask questions to expand own understanding of work processes or requirements

demonstrate listening skills

identify own skill requirements and seek skill development

access operator manuals to assist own learning

Technology

operate machinery, tools and equipment safely and according to operating standards