Overview
The Certificate III in clothing and textile production will give an apprentice all the practical and theoretical training needed for a career in clothing production.
Career opportunities, include:
- Pattern room assistant
- Production support
- Sewing Machinist
- Press Operator
- Quality Control
- Product Sourcing
Pathways to further study:
- MST40219 Certificate IV Clothing Production
- MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
Studying the Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production at Holmesglen
While studying clothing and textile production at Holmesglen, you will receive hands on training from industry experienced teachers.
This course can be delivered at your workplace or in our excellent training facilities, or a combination of both.
With an emphasis on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving, you will learn how to operate equipment productively and take responsibility for specialist machines.
Course structure
To receive this qualification you must complete five core units and 14 elective units.
Units
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| Unit code |
Name |
| MSMSUP102 |
Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
| MSS402051 |
Apply quality standards |
| MSTCL2017 |
Press work for production support |
| MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
| MSTTX2014 |
Perform industrial sewing on textile products |
| MSTTX3014 |
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines |
| MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP106 |
Work in a team |
| MSTCL2005 |
Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production |
| MSTCL2008 |
Finish garment production |
| MSTCL3001 |
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
| MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
| MSTGN3014 |
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes |
| BSBDIV301 |
Work effectively with diversity |
| MSMSUP382 |
Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace |
| MSTCL2019 |
Sew components, complex tasks |
| MSTCL3011 |
Contribute to garment production process improvements |
| MSTCL3013 |
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information |
| Code | Name |
|---|
| MSMSUP102 | Communicate in the workplace |
| MSMWHS200 | Work safely |
| MSS402051 | Apply quality standards |
| MSTCL2017 | Press work for production support |
| MSTGN2013 | Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
| MSTTX2014 | Perform industrial sewing on textile products |
| MSTTX3014 | Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines |
| MSMENV272 | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
| MSMSUP106 | Work in a team |
| MSTCL2005 | Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production |
| MSTCL2008 | Finish garment production |
| MSTCL3001 | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
| MSTGN2014 | Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
| MSTGN3014 | Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes |
| BSBDIV301 | Work effectively with diversity |
| MSMSUP382 | Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace |
| MSTCL2019 | Sew components, complex tasks |
| MSTCL3011 | Contribute to garment production process improvements |
| MSTCL3013 | Interpret patterns and apply pattern information |
Assessment
Assessments are designed to provide learners with opportunities to demonstrate they have attained the required skills and knowledge using a range of practically based activities and tasks, as required by recognised standards.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this training product.
Prior to enrolment or commencement of training applicants are required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment and a pre-training review. These will assist with determining suitability to the course, verify the training plan and identify any learning support needs.
There are no specific entry requirements.
But you must have a training agreement with a registered employer from a relevant industry.
There are no formal selection requirements for this training product.
Recognition of prior learning
You may be able to shorten the length of your chosen course by measuring skills acquired through work, life experiences or qualifications obtained from formal studies or training. AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another registered training organisation will be recognised by Holmesglen. Read more about Recognition of Prior Learning, Credits and Advanced Standing.
Outcomes
Qualification and recognition
On completion, you will receive the Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production.
Learners who complete this qualification may progress into higher AQF level programs through direct entry or articulation. Further training pathways from this qualification include;
- MST40219 Certificate IV Clothing Production
- MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
How to apply
Apprenticeship
A training contract must be completed by the employer and apprentice within the first two weeks of employment.
A representative from the Australian Apprenticeship Support Network will visit the workplace to complete the training contract with the employer and the apprentice.
Visit australianapprenticeships.gov.au for more information.
If you have further questions about your application, please contact the department:
DMA
1300 639 888
arts@holmesglen.edu.au
Recruitment
Holmesglen may engage third parties to recruit students on behalf of the institute. Third party recruiters receive a commission and this will not impact on your fees.
Find out more about your rights and obligations as a student and the services we provide at Holmesglen.
Fees
Additional costs may also apply for course consumables and other costs. These may include consumables such as learning resources, personal protective equipment/clothing and other costs such as immunisation costs, National Police Check and Working with Children Check for relevant courses.
To view the additional costs that may apply to your course, download a full list of estimated additional costs by course (PDF - 102kb).
All fees are indicative only. Your fees will be calculated on your individual circumstances at the time of enrolment. Training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding. Find out now if you are eligible for Government-subsidised fees or Concession
.