Training Package: Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

This qualification is designed to prepare people to work in textile fabrication in occupations such as textile fabrication operator tradesperson, patternmaker, or sailmaking tradesperson. This course teaches students the skills needed to safely work in the textile fabrication industry. The course allows them to combine on-the-job with off-the-job training. They will learn about different areas of the textile fabrication industry, such as production operations, machine maintenance, warehousing and distribution, frontline management and workplace training and assessment. They will need access to plant and equipment to complete some of the modules in this course. This Qualification can offer entry into a career in the canvas manufacture, auto & marine trimming, awning manufacture or sail making industry as a tradesperson.

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These qualification details are indicative only and not comprehensive and may vary in different States and Territories. It is recommended that you confirm all qualifications and training details prior to commencement of any course.

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For detailed information about the Training Package that contains this qualification contact Manufacturing Skills Australia or visit the National Training Information Service .

Certificates III and IV

Certificates III and IV recognise more complex vocational skills and knowledge that meet nationally endorsed industry/enterprise competency standards as agreed for those qualifications by the relevant industry, enterprise, community or professional group. They include training at the apprenticeship level, as well as more advanced skills in: literacy and numeracy; communication skills; workplace technology; and industry specific competencies. VET qualifications are offered by TAFE Institutes, private providers and some universities.