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Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
MST30816
BDG6
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/11/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in applied design and production roles within the clothing and fashion industry.
This qualification is suitable for workers producing fashion products where a basic understanding of design and marketing as well as sewing skills for specialist machinists, support roles in patternmaking, production of digitally printed or embroidered fabrics or garments is needed.
Items to be produced would include a single or small range of products. This qualification is particularly suitable for those who are self-employed undertaking low volume production of items for local distribution outlets, for example, markets.
There are no specific licenses that relate to this qualification. However, depending on the jurisdiction, licensing or regulatory requirements may apply to the use of some units in this qualification. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST30816 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency:- four (4) core units of competency
- fifteen (15) elective units of competency.
Elective units of competency
Select fifteen (15) units as specified below.
- A minimum of six (6) units must be chosen from Group A specialist electives
- A minimum of four (4) units must be chosen from Group B general electives
- The remaining five (5) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A or B
- units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Certificate II level (maximum 1 unit), Certificate III level or Certificate IV level (maximum 1 unit).
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Packaging for an industry specialisation
Elective units may be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:
- Fashion design
- Clothing technician
- Digital embroidery
- Digital printing.
Group A - Specialist electives
If packaging for a generic qualification, choose a minimum of six (6) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, choose a minimum of six (6) units from one of the specialist groups below.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAV99 | MSTGN2011 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AWC13 | MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AWC15 | MSMWHS200 | Work safely | 26 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Fashion Design)
If packaging for a generic qualification, choose a minimum of six (6) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, choose a minimum of six (6) units from one of the specialist groups below..
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW99 | MSTFD3002 | Design and produce indigenous printed textiles to a brief | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAX35 | MSTCL3009 | Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles | 50 | Unit of competency |
| BAW95 | MSTFD3004 | Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX43 | MSTCL3001 | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX27 | MSTCL3013 | Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAW97 | MSTFD3001 | Market design product to local outlets | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX39 | MSTCL3002 | Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW98 | MSTFD3003 | Prepare design concept for a simple garment | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Clothing Technician)
If packaging for a generic qualification, choose a minimum of six (6) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, choose a minimum of six (6) units from one of the specialist groups below..
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Digital Embroidery)
If packaging for a generic qualification, choose a minimum of six (6) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, choose a minimum of six (6) units from one of the specialist groups below..
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAX12 | MSTDE3003 | Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries | 30 | Unit of competency |
| BAX14 | MSTDE3001 | Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX08 | MSTDE3007 | Demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines | 15 | Unit of competency |
| BAX13 | MSTDE3002 | Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX09 | MSTDE3006 | Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering | 25 | Unit of competency |
| BAX11 | MSTDE3004 | Generate artwork for computerised embroideries | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWJ57 | CUACMP301 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BAX07 | MSTDE3009 | Maintain computerised embroidery machines | 35 | Unit of competency |
| BAX06 | MSTDE3008 | Produce embroidery from digitised images | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAX10 | MSTDE3005 | Replicate traditional hand craft techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
5. Group A - Specialist Elective Units (Digital Printing)
If packaging for a generic qualification, choose a minimum of six (6) units in any combination from the specialisation groups below.
If packaging for an industry specialisation, choose a minimum of six (6) units from one of the specialist groups below..
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUP00 | ICPPRN385 | Apply software applications to digital production | 45 | Unit of competency |
| AUN69 | ICPPRN390 | Generate a proof for digital production | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AWJ57 | CUACMP301 | Implement copyright arrangements | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUM81 | ICPPRN383 | Prepare for personalised digital printing | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUN49 | ICPPRN392 | Set up and produce specialised digital print | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUO03 | ICPPRN387 | Use colour management for production | 55 | Unit of competency |
| AUO44 | ICPPRN284 | Use colour management systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| AUN98 | ICPSUP281 | Use computer systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
6. Group B General Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) units must be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W378 | LMT31407 | Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEQ0 | MST30819 | Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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