LMT40107 - Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production
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.
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and management skills within textile production enterprises.
Subjects
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.
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.
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)
Pathways...
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.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing 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.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
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.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
complete workplace documentation and records
use communication technologies efficiently
develop work instructions, specifications and procedures for production
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from nesb
communicate with all team members
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with clients
use most appropriate communication method given priority, cost and customer facilities
access, interpret and apply technical information
interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
interpret production data
Teamwork
work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
liaise with and provide support to other team members
work as part of a team
identify and manage performance required to meet customer needs in own work and team
manage technical processes and provide problem solving support to others
participate in sustainability improvements
Problem-solving
investigate problem causes
identify, rectify or report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services
identify and act on environmental hazards
use material and process knowledge to solve problems
identify hazards and implement control measures
determine production requirements
apply information on textile sciences to determine solutions to production or design problems
conduct tests and analyse results to determine and assess production requirements
Initiative and enterprise
seek feedback on products, processes and procedures
gather and analyse information and apply to production processes
record information on the quality and other indicators of products
determine types and quantities of materials required for manufacture
support achievement of efficient production processes
determine and act on situations requiring further information or problem solving
identify opportunities for improvements to environmental performance
Planning and organising
identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
demonstrate time management skills
source and prepare materials and resources for production
identify and rectify stock shortages in advance
sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
interpret production requirements for textile designs
Self-management
interpret and apply relevant acts and regulations
keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
monitor own work and work of team and identify and act on any quality issues
monitor use of resources
understand own work activities
manage own time to meet deadlines
implement workplace procedures and instructions
Learning
implement learning activities as appropriate to ensure achievement of specified production requirements
assess competencies in meeting job requirements
be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills
identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice
gather feedback to own work to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives and integrate information into own practice
Technology
ensure textile production equipment is operated and maintained efficiently and according to workplace standards
use computer software applications effectively
work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
help others use textile technology efficiently and safely
