Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Certificate III in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens, competency must be
achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency.
- Five (5) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select fourteen (14) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of two (2) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of one (1) unit must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of two (2) units may be selected from Group D
- A maximum of three (3) units may be selected from Group E
- other Textile Fabrication units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit) and III (maximum 3 units)
- other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses that are available at Certificates II (maximum 1 unit), III (maximum 3 units) and IV (maximum 1 unit)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B 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.

Entry via Certificate II in Technical Textiles and Non-wovens requires an additional six (6) units. One (1) unit must be selected from the Group A units, all core units must be completed, and up to two (2) units may be selected from units coded MCM. Units already credited at Certificate II cannot be counted as part of the additional six (6) units.

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