Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Job roles/employment outcomes

This qualification aims to give students an introductory overview of fashion design. It also includes a series of units targeted at the unique fashion and textile designs used in indigenous Australian culture.

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

If a greater focus on sewing and other technical skills is required then Certificate II in Clothing Production (Intermediate) should be considered.

Pathways into the qualification

Direct entry into this requires completion of a total of eleven (11) units according to the rules described below.

Units that have been achieved through completion of the LMT11107 Certificate I in Textiles Clothing and Footwear may be credited towards the Certificate II when they are also included in the unit lists for this qualification.

This qualification includes units LMTFD2002B , LMTFD2003B and LMTFD2004B which, when selected, must be applied in an indigenous Australian context.

Pathways from the qualification

Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT301407 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

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 II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in eleven (11) units of competency.

Seven (7) core units of competency

Four (4) 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 seven (7) units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic LMTCL2001B

Use a sewing machine

add topic LMTCL2003B

Identify fibres and fabrics

add topic LMTFD2001B

Design and produce a simple garment

add topic LMTFD2005B

Identify design process for fashion designs

add topic LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

add topic LMTGN2002B

Apply quality standards

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select four (4) units as specified below.

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

A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group B

The remainder must be selected from Group A.

GROUP A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTCL2004B

Sew components

add topic LMTCL2001B

add topic LMTCL2010B

Modify patterns to create basic styles

add topic LMTCL2011B

Draw and interpret a basic sketch

add topic LMTFD2002B

Apply printing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs

add topic LMTCL2003B

add topic LMTFD2003B

Apply dyeing techniques to produce indigenous textile designs

add topic LMTCL2003B

add topic LMTFD2004B

Work within an indigenous cultural framework

add topic LMTGN2003B

Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear industry

add topic LMTGN2009B

Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace

GROUP B

Other Applied Fashion Design and Technology units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates I (maximum 1 unit), II (maximum 2 units) and III (maximum 1 unit)


Pathways...

    Not applicable.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skills Summary - Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the fashion design 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 others

complete standard documentation

demonstrate effective and appropriate communication skills

follow work instructions and pattern information

read and apply relevant safety information and procedures

Teamwork

work independently or as part of a team

undertake appropriate and effective communication with team members or supervisors

identify performance required to achieve outcomes

Problem-solving

identify risks associated with tools and equipment

report hazards

determine requirements in own work to meet quality standards

recognise and report problems and faults with materials, machinery or processes

identify and report potential environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise

identify and recommend improvements to own work processes

report problems outside area of responsibility

provide input to design processes

Planning and organising

plan work requirements

follow schedules and monitor operations

recognise hazards and follow appropriate hazard control measures

follow production sequences for a given process or product

identify and monitor resource use in own work

identify production and resource requirements

prepare materials for work

Self-management

keep the work area clean and tidy at all times

conduct regular housekeeping activities

interpret data and information relevant to own work operations

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

identify and follow production schedules, pattern requirements and work load priorities

conduct work in a manner which minimises waste

follow machine operation instructions

Learning

ask questions to expand own understanding of work processes or requirements

demonstrate listening skills

identify own skill requirements and seek skill development if required

access operator manuals to assist own learning

Technology

operate machines, tools and equipment

work with technology safely and according to workplace standards