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Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Qualification
National Code:
LMT41207
State Code:
W389
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
27/06/2012
Approved Date
20/10/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
940
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2012
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 27/06/2012 Current Approved
Description

Job roles/employment outcomes
The Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising covers occupations such as those in marketing and supply chain and account management roles within the fashion and textiles industries.

Application
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised fashion and textiles merchandising skills within the TCF supply chain.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Certificate IV in Fashion and Textiles Merchandising, competency must be
achieved in twenty-five (25) units of competency.
- Ten (10) core units of competency
- Fifteen (15) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select fifteen (15) units as specified below.
- A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of six (6) units must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group C
- Group D:
- 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)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A and B.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
1. Core Units

All ten (10) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0856 BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets 50 Unit of competency
W7335 LMTGN4019A Analyse textiles, clothing and footwear merchandising and marketing principles 60 Unit of competency
W7334 LMTGN4018A Apply textile clothing and footwear market supply systems 60 Unit of competency
W7223 LMTFD4004B Calculate cost estimates for fashion products 20 Unit of competency
W7151 LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics 40 Unit of competency
W7496 LMTTX2001B Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production 50 Unit of competency
W7225 LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants 60 Unit of competency
W7311 LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace 20 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
W7236 LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7439 LMTTD4007A Analyse textile design influences 100 Unit of competency
W7222 LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts 50 Unit of competency
W7441 LMTTD4009A Assist in the development of textile designs 50 Unit of competency
W7224 LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts 30 Unit of competency
W7175 LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles 50 Unit of competency
W7231 LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7219 LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design 30 Unit of competency
W7443 LMTTD4011A Estimate costs for development of textile designs 20 Unit of competency
W7303 LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
W7167 LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements 40 Unit of competency
W7233 LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques 30 Unit of competency
W7515 LMTTX3001B Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics 50 Unit of competency
W7536 LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications 50 Unit of competency
W7538 LMTTX4003A Perform routine textile testing and analyse results 70 Unit of competency
W7440 LMTTD4008A Present and promote textile design concepts 50 Unit of competency
W7438 LMTTD4006A Source textile materials and resources 20 Unit of competency
W7237 LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7239 LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A minimum of six (6) units must be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S8074 BSBCUS402B Address customer needs 30 Unit of competency
W7439 LMTTD4007A Analyse textile design influences 100 Unit of competency
D0923 BSBPMG403A Apply cost management techniques 40 Unit of competency
D0770 BSBINT405B Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance 50 Unit of competency
D0927 BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques 40 Unit of competency
W7222 LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts 50 Unit of competency
W7441 LMTTD4009A Assist in the development of textile designs 50 Unit of competency
D0966 BSBREL402A Build client relationships and business networks 30 Unit of competency
W7224 LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts 30 Unit of competency
C6995 BSBMKG408A Conduct market research 50 Unit of competency
S8073 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
W7231 LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
D1030 BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0965 BSBREL401A Establish networks 40 Unit of competency
W7443 LMTTD4011A Estimate costs for development of textile designs 20 Unit of competency
W7233 LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques 30 Unit of competency
D0995 BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
D0967 BSBREL403A Implement international client relationship strategies 40 Unit of competency
S6172 SIRXPRO002A Implement product recalls 25 Unit of competency
W7536 LMTTX4001A Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications 50 Unit of competency
S6150 SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation 35 Unit of competency
D0865 BSBMKG416A Market goods and services internationally 50 Unit of competency
D0959 BSBPUR402B Negotiate contracts 30 Unit of competency
W7538 LMTTX4003A Perform routine textile testing and analyse results 70 Unit of competency
D0773 BSBINT409B Plan for international trade 50 Unit of competency
D0958 BSBPUR401B Plan purchasing 40 Unit of competency
D0772 BSBINT408B Prepare business advice on the taxes and duties for international trade transactions 40 Unit of competency
W7440 LMTTD4008A Present and promote textile design concepts 50 Unit of competency
D0862 BSBMKG413A Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
D0864 BSBMKG415A Research international markets 40 Unit of competency
W7438 LMTTD4006A Source textile materials and resources 20 Unit of competency
D0863 BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities 40 Unit of competency
W7237 LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7239 LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools 40 Unit of competency
4. Group C Elective Units

A maximum of four (4) units may be selected from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0768 BSBINT306B Apply knowledge of international finance and insurance to complete work requirements 40 Unit of competency
D0764 BSBINT302B Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work 30 Unit of competency
D0763 BSBINT301B Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work 30 Unit of competency
WB897 BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
D3656 MSAENV472B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
S6150 SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation 35 Unit of competency
D0767 BSBINT305B Prepare business documents for the international trade of goods 40 Unit of competency
5. Group D Elective Units

- 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).

Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.

Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDH0 MST40516 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising Qualification
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Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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