LMT60407 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
Job roles/employment outcomes
The Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development covers occupations such as those involved in the commercial design and production of textile products.
This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised technical, management and design skills within textile enterprises.
Subjects
To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development, competency must be achieved in forty-five (45) units of competency.
Fifteen (15) core units of competency
Thirty (30) elective units of competency as specified below.
If the Diploma of Textile Design and Development has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Advanced Diploma qualification. All core units listed under the direct entry pathway must also be achieved by those entering via the Diploma. Any Advanced Diploma core units not achieved at the Diploma must be completed as part of the additional ten (10) units required for the Advanced Diploma. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional ten (10) unit requirement.
Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
GROUP E
Other Textile Design and Development units that are available at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7)
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7)
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7)
Pathways...
Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of forty-five (45) units according to the rules described below.
Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT50507 Diploma of Textile Design and Development or achieved equivalent industry experience.
Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include other relevant graduate certificate and further qualifications.
Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
Licensing Information
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Employability Skills Summary - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the textile design industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.
Employability Skill
Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
use information and communication technology to gather and interpret data related to the development of textile products and designs
research process and products using a range of information sources
develop design specifications in consultation with client and design team
make calculations to determine production specifications
communicate with clients, design team and commercial textile producers
complete documentation and maintain records
produce detailed patterns to guide production
negotiate designs with clients
Teamwork
exchange information with clients and design team
provide support to production team
gather and provide feedback on design and production processes
participate in sustainability improvements
Problem-solving
analyse suitability of textiles for commercial product development
analyse and apply design influences to determine trends and opportunities
create commercial textile designs
evaluate information to guide commercial design development and processes
make modifications to designs or techniques based on client requirements or resource issues
identify and address production problems
identify and act on environmental hazards
Initiative and enterprise
develop new commercial textile designs
identify design opportunities
sell ideas to clients
determine promotional opportunities for work
identify opportunities for improvement to environmental performance
Planning and organising
plan processes to achieve desired outcomes within agreed time-frames
ensure work station and equipment are set up so that work requirements are met
manage design and production processes
produce commercial textile design samples
develop and implement contingency plans when responding to incidents and problems
Self-management
monitor own work against workplace, industry and quality standards
adjust processes or techniques as required according to variations in requirements
implement and apply OHS practices in the workplace
monitor use of resources
Learning
assess own skill requirements and seek further development if required
develop or adjust processes based on new information
maintain knowledge and skill in textile processes and industry
learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice
Technology
use information and communication technology to acquire, manage and share data
use computer-aided design technology in the development of textile designs
use textile production machinery and equipment efficiently in the production of samples