LMT50407 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Diploma of Textile Technology and Product Management covers occupations such as those involved in textile research and development, textiles product development, computer aided design and manufacturing technologies, textile product design, colour coordination, logistics management, production management, quality assurance design and supervision or management.
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical and management skills within production enterprises.
Subjects
To be awarded the Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management, competency must be achieved in thirty-five (35) units of competency.
Fourteen (14) core units of competency
Twenty-one (21) elective units of competency as specified below.
If Certificate IV has been achieved, an additional 10 units are required to gain the Diploma qualification. All core units listed under the direct entry pathway must also be achieved by those entering via Certificate IV. Any Diploma core units not achieved at Certificate IV must be completed as part of the additional ten (10) units required for the Diploma. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional ten (10) unit requirement.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
GROUP E
Other Textile Technology and Product Management units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of thirty-five (35) units of competency according to the rules described below.
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT40107 Certificate IV in Textile Technology and Production, LMT30107 Certificate III in Textile Production; LMT30407 Certificate III in Textile Fabrication, LMT31807 Certificate III in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include MSA61108 Advanced 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 - Diploma of Textile Technology and Production Management
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
communicate verbally with internal and external clients
complete workplace documentation and records
use communication technologies efficiently
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with people from non English-speaking backgrounds
demonstrate effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills when dealing with customers
calculate costs and material quantities
analyse technical information
communicate development ideas and present concepts for review
develop product specifications and patterns
interpret and apply textile terminology, symbols and calculations
Teamwork
work cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
liaise and provide support to other team members
coordinate and problem the work of others in the team
seek and integrate feedback form others
participate in sustainability improvements
Problem-solving
investigate and rectify problem causes
identify, rectify and report potential difficulties associated with manufacture of products or provision of services
identify and report environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided
perform calculations to determine production requirements
apply knowledge of material properties to production planning and problem solving
analyse textile influences to determine design requirements
monitor production and address quality issues
conduct routine and non routine tests to gather information on production processes and materials
identify and act on environmental hazards
Initiative and enterprise
report problems outside area of responsibility and make contributions to their solution
research and develop textile products
seek feedback on products, processes and procedures
critically analyse and prioritise information
manage quality assurance procedures
record information on the quality and other indicators of production performance
determine types and quantities of materials required for product manufacture
apply technical skills to the development of products
identify opportunities for improvement to environmental performance
Planning and organising
identify hazards and implement appropriate hazard control measures
implement time management skills to meet production targets
identify and rectify stock shortages in advance
sequence work to maximise safety and productivity
plan for minimising waste in production
develop plans for the production of textile products
plan for implementation of tests on textile materials and processes
Self-management
implement relevant acts and regulations
keep the work area clean and tidy at all times
monitor work activities and address any quality issues
understand impact of own work activities on production outcomes
manage own time to meet production targets
monitor use of resources
develop and implement workplace procedures and instructions
apply quality standards to own work
take responsibility for production processes
Learning
implement learning activities to enable quality production of textile products
assess competencies in meeting job requirements
be supportive, assertive and use interpersonal skills
listen to and help others
identify own training needs and seek skill development if required
practice skills to improve outcomes
learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice
compare work with quality standards and specifications, assess own achievement and identify areas for improvement
Technology
manage the efficient operation of machines and equipment used to produce textile products
use information technology
work with technology safely and according to workplace standards
provide problem solving to machine and equipment operations
