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Clothing, Textiles & Design

Textile Fabrication

Certificate II (LMT20506)

 

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Who should enrol in this qualification?

  • People who have completed Certificate I in Textile Fabrication.
  • People who have recently been employed to work on the production of shade clothes, sails, canvas goods or heavy duty sewing or repair workplace.
  • People currently working in the textile fabrication industry and wanting to gain a qualification.
  • People who would like to work in the textile fabrication industry.
  • People looking for a change in career.

Do I need any skills?

Whilst there are no prerequisites for this Qualification, it is desirable for Students to have:

  • the ability to meet the learning demands of the qualification.
  • interpersonal communication and personal presentation skills required to work effectively in the Textile Fabrication Industry.
  • a basic knowledge of, and interest in, the industry sector.
  • an understanding of the typical daily work roles for a career in the industry sector.
  • ability to comply with the security/safety standards required by workroom regulations.
  • sufficient verbal & written language skills to understand, communicate and carryout basic instructions within the training environment.
  • basic computer skills.

TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.

How long will it take?

Hobart City Campus -Enrolment & Information Dates

2009 information to be advised.

Apprentice:
12 months full time, depending on employment conditions.

Where can I learn?

Hobart City Campus - Level 2, 75 Campbell Street

How will I learn?

Units from the Training Package are delivered holistically in the classroom environment simulating workplace practices.

Full or part-time students
This qualification is for people looking for a change in career or for those who would like to gain skills by completing some units and who do not have an apprenticeship. Students may enrol in either full or part-time study to attend class. Learning options can include:

  • Simulated workroom – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania.
  • Demonstrations – to show you how to do tasks.
  • Learner Guides – Books that contain information to help with learning.
  • DVDs and Videos – Resources that give extra support and information.
  • Computer Assisted Learning – A self-paced system that gives extra support and information.
  • Classroom learning for theory.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are conducted at the Institute of TAFE Tasmania and/or in the workplace. Assessment may be a combination of:

  • Recognition of current skills – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
  • Short written/verbal assessment – question and answer style test.
  • Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
  • Assignments – research topic and provide a written/verbal response.
  • Practical –observation of tasks.
  • Product – the quality and/or content of the products produced.

Throughout all assessments, Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety and Quality procedures must be followed.

If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg documented verbal tests instead of short written tests).

What other study or career options are available?

  • Full or part-time training that leads to Certificate III in Textile Fabrication.
  • Career opportunities may include employment in a highly supervised workplace for sail making, canvas goods or other heavy duty sewing production or repair workplace.

What Competencies will I undertake?

To achieve a Certificate II in Textile Fabrication, 7 units must be completed in addition to the required units from Certificate I in Textile Fabrication.

Notes on Developing Training Programs.

1. At least five (5) units must be selected from the Product Development and/or the Production fields as listed for Certificate II in Textile Fabrication.

2. Up to two (2) units may be selected from any field aligned to:
Certificate II in Textile Fabrication, OR
Certificate II from another TCF Training Package Qualification, OR
Certificate II from another Training Package Qualification

3. For units identified by an asterisk *, competence in the corresponding unit(s) at the lower level(s), or relevant underpinning knowledge and skills associated with these units, will be acquired as part of the training program.

4. Units imported from other Training Package qualifications may have prerequisites, and these must be taken into account when developing a training program.

5. A unit of competency chosen from outside the TCF Training Package should be consistent with the Competency Profile relevant to the trainee and/or the enterprise and must not have been achieved at a lower level qualification.

UNITS

Product Development
LMTPDTF01AA Translate Information into Measurements and/or Diagrams - 1
LMTPDTF02AA Measure, Scale and Undertake Geometric Construction - 1
LMTPDTF03AA Produce Patterns for Two Dimensional Products.
LMTPDTF04AA Identify Customer Requirements (on site)
Production
LMTGN2008A Coordinate Work of Team or Section
LMTPRTF01BA Identify and Select Materials - 1
LMTPRTF02BA Lay Out and/or Mark Out - 1
LMTPRTF03AA Cut and Shape - 1
LMTPRTF04AA Stitch by Hand - 1
LMTPRTF05BA Operate and Maintain Sewing Machine - 2 *
LMTPRTF06BA Weld Plastic Materials - 2 *
LMTPRTF07BA Add Reinforcements and Attachments - 2 *
LMTPRTF08AA Add Accessories - 1
LMTPRTF09BA Use Adhesives - 2 *
LMTPRTF10AA Install Products On and Off Site - 1
LMTPRTF11BA Waterproof Canvas Products - 2 *
LMTPRTF12AA Cut, Bend and Shape Metals - 1
LMTPRTF13A Use Power Tools
LMTPRTF14A Use Hand Tools
LMTPRTF15AA Inspect Product - 1
LMTPRTF16BA Package and Handle Products for Despatch - 2 *
LMTPRTF17A Despatch Products
LMTPRTF18A Provide Customer Service
Human Resources
LMTHRGN02A Perform One-On-One Training on the Job
LMTGN2004A Work in a Team Environment
BSZ402A Conduct Assessment
BSZ404A Train Small Groups

2008 Fees

You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.

Concessions … apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).

For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.

Assessment Validation Process

A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Clothing and Textiles team and/or representatives from Tasmanian clothing enterprises, meet once a year to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. Recommendation from these meetings, that improve the quality and consistency of assessments, are documented and actioned.

Consultation

A range of Clothing Enterprises were consulted when the Learning and Assessment Strategies for this qualification were developed.

Clothing and Textiles Details

South
Phone: (03) 6233 7356 or (03) 6233 7365
Email: Marie.Thorn@tafe.tas.edu.au

Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307


Last Updated

Thursday, 13 March 2008 (B)

 
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