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Textiles, Clothing and Footwear MST

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Overview

These qualifications cover leather production, laundry operations, fashion design and technology, TCF mechanic, clothing and textile production, millinery, footwear, dry cleaning, merchandising, and texile design and development.

Associated industries

Manufacturing, Furnishing, Automotive Manufacturing, Plastics, Rubber and Cablemaking, Sustainability, Manufacturing and Engineering, and Pulp and Paper Manufacturing are associated industries.

Quick facts

The training units of competent structure and packing rules are detailed in Training Package documents.

The information provided here includes the most recent changes from the MST (release 5.0).

The Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Training Package MST (release 5.0) includes 16 qualifications and 20 skill sets.

Registered Training Organisations can access the full details of this Training Package from the
training.gov.au website.

Career information

Qualification and job outcome information is also presented in a Job Pathways Chart.

For specific industry information click here.

More detail of how training works can be accessed here: for employers; for potential employees.

Use the My Skills site to search for Registered Training Organisations registered to deliver courses. Each State and Territory separately approves Registered Training Organisations to deliver apprenticeships and traineeships in their jurisdiction.

Qualifications Summary

MST20116 - Certificate II in TCF Production Support

This qualification is aimed at production workers who undertake vital production support roles in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) manufacturing environment.

Canvas and Sail Textile Fabricator

Clothing Production Assistant

Complex Clothing Production Assistant

Intermediate Footwear Production Operator

Textile Operator

MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production Operations

This qualification is intended for production workers who operate equipment and undertake complex operational tasks directly related to the manufacture of textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) products.

Clothing Production Operator-Complex or Multiple Processes

Footwear Production Operator-Complex or Multiple Processes

MST20319 - Certificate II in Leather Production

This qualification is intended for those who require skills and knowledge for operations in a hide, skin and leather processing enterprise or an enterprise involved in the production of leather goods.

Leather Goods Producer

Hide, Skin and Leather Processor

MST20419 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge to conduct operational and support functions within a laundry enterprise.

Laundry Operator

MST20422 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations

This qualification describes the skills and knowledge to conduct operational and support functions within a laundry enterprise.

Laundry Attendant

MST20519 - Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair

This qualification is intended for workers who provide technical services in the repair, cleaning, alteration or maintenance of textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) products.

Dry Cleaning Assistant

Garment Repair Worker

Shoe and Leather Repair Worker

MST20722 - Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

This qualification reflects the role of entry-level workers in the textile, clothing and footwear industry who perform basic and defined work tasks involving known routines and procedures under supervision.

Dry Cleaning Operator

Footwear Production Team Member

Millinery Assistant

Canvas Goods Maker

MST30119 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles within the textiles and clothing production environment.

Clothing Production Team Leader

Textiles Producer

MST30220 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products

This qualification provides trade-level technical skills to support the design, development, production and supply of fabricated textile products. It relates to specialised technical, operational and supervisory skills within a manufacturing enterprise.

Sail Maker

MST30222 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working at trade level in the design, development, production and supply of manufactured textile products such as yacht sails, shades, shade sails, PVC and canvas products.

Sail Maker

MST30416 - Certificate III in Footwear

This qualification is intended for those who perform multi-skilled operations within a work environment that produces or repairs footwear, where an in-depth knowledge of footwear materials and production or repair processes is required.

Footwear Maker

Footwear Repairer

MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to perform supervision roles, specialised tasks or multi-skilled roles within a leather production environment.

Leather Goods Machinist

MST30619 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a commercial laundry environment. It includes some supervision of staff.

Hospital Laundry Supervisor

MST30622 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a commercial laundry environment. It includes some supervision of staff.

Laundry Supervisor

MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in applied design and production roles within the clothing and fashion industry.

Fashion Digital Print Assistant

Fashion Design Worker

Dressmaker

MST30919 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a dry cleaning environment. It includes some supervision of staff.

Dry Cleaning Leading Hand

MST30922 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations

This qualification is intended for those who perform specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles within a dry cleaning environment. It includes some supervision of staff.

Dry Cleaning Coordinator

MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in production-related roles in the textile, clothing and footwear industry. Individuals may be self-employed or work in small or large organisations.

Garment Technician

Junior Pattern Maker

MST40119 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in occupations such as design, technical support and development, in the textiles industry, with roles such as product design, production planning and quality control.

Textile Design Team Leader

MST40222 - Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as design assistants, merchandising assistants and specialist production technicians, such as patternmakers and sewing machinists. These individuals support design and production in the apparel and fashion industry.

Design & Production Assistant

Seamstress

Fashion Marketing Assistant

MST40316 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge to perform technical and production work in the design and development of custom-made footwear or footwear that involves small production quantities.

Custom-made Footwear Maker

Medical Grade Footwear Maker

MST40516 - Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to work as assistant designers, merchandising assistants and specialist production technicians, such as patternmakers and sewing machinists, who support design and production within the clothing and fashion industry.

Fashion Merchandiser

Fashion Design Assistant Manager

Note: Employers should be aware that this information is provided as a guide only to the content and use of the Training Package. Employers should seek advice from an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) provider or Registered Training Organisation for more detail.

Commencements

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production Operations
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	10	0	0	0	0
MST20419 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	10	0	0	0	0
MST30119 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0
MST30220 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Annual Commencements	0	0	5	5	0	0	0	0
MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production
Annual Commencements	0	0	0	0	10	5	0	0
MST30619 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Annual Commencements	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
MST40119 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Annual Commencements	0	5	0	0	0	0	0	0

Commencement data source: National Apprentices and Trainees collection, VOCSTATS, extracted 18/10/2023, rounded estimates for April 2022 to March 2023. Qualifications with no recorded commencements may not appear. This data is for general information purposes only.

Availability and Duration

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MST20116 - Certificate II in TCF Production Support
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		12 mths					12 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*	T
MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		12 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*
MST20319 - Certificate II in Leather Production
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							12 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T
MST20419 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						18 mths		18 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
MST20422 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				18 mths
Part Time
Classification				T		*
MST20519 - Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair
Full Time (Nominal Duration)							12 mths
Part Time
Classification						*	T
MST20722 - Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	12 mths			18 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T		*
MST30119 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths
Part Time
Classification		A				*
MST30220 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths				36 mths	36 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*	T	T
MST30222 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	48 mths		36 mths	48 mths
Part Time
Classification	A		A	A		*
MST30416 - Certificate III in Footwear
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		24 mths	36 mths	12 mths			36 mths
Part Time
Classification		T	A	T		*	A
MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production
Full Time (Nominal Duration)			36 mths		48 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification			A		T	*
MST30619 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths				36 mths	36 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		A				*	T	T
MST30622 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths		24 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T		T	T		*
MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		36 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification		T	T			*
MST30919 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)						24 mths		24 mths
Part Time
Classification						*		T
MST30922 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths			24 mths	36 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*
MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Full Time (Nominal Duration)	24 mths			24 mths	24 mths
Part Time
Classification	T			T	T	*
MST40119 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*
MST40222 - Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion
Full Time (Nominal Duration)				36 mths
Part Time
Classification				T		*
MST40316 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths					48 mths
Part Time
Classification		A				*	T
MST40516 - Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Full Time (Nominal Duration)		48 mths
Part Time
Classification		T				*

Legend: = Yes, = No, A = identified by the State or Territory as an Apprenticeship, T = identified by the State or Territory as a Traineeship, * = An approved qualification in Tasmania is available as an Apprenticeship/Traineeship.

Availability of Australian Apprenticeships and Nominal Duration (in months)
A Qualification registered by a State or Territory as available as an Australian Apprenticeship may not be eligible for public funding support, check with the relevant State or Territory Training Authority.

Nominal durations listed are for full time occuptations, stated in months. In some cases nominal durations provided may not include the completion of pre-requisites. This data is sourced from State and Territory Training Authorities and is provided for information only and must be confirmed with these authorities.

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

	NSW	VIC	QLD	WA	SA	TAS	ACT	NT
MST20116 - Certificate II in TCF Production Support
Availability
MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production Operations
Availability
MST20319 - Certificate II in Leather Production
Availability
MST20419 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
Availability
MST20422 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations
Availability
MST20722 - Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Availability
MST30119 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Availability
MST30220 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Availability
MST30222 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
Availability
MST30416 - Certificate III in Footwear
Availability
MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production
Availability
MST30619 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Availability
MST30622 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations
Availability
MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Availability
MST30919 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Availability
MST30922 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations
Availability
MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Availability

Legend: = Yes, = No

This information generally reflects availability of ASbAs that may contribute to study scores. In some cases ASbAs allow an individual to start training in a qualification that can be completed after they leave secondary school. Australian Apprenticeships may also be undertaken as part-time employment. Please note that applicable industrial arrangements must allow for ASbAs. Visit the relevant State or Territory website for more detailed information (click on the State or Territory link provided).

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Textiles, Clothing and Footwear MST

Overview

Commencements

Availability & Duration

Australian School-based Apprenticeships

Associated industries

Quick facts

Career information

Major Occupations Training

Qualifications Summary

MST20116 - Certificate II in TCF Production Support

MST20216 - Certificate II in TCF Production Operations

MST20319 - Certificate II in Leather Production

MST20419 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations

MST20422 - Certificate II in Laundry Operations

MST20519 - Certificate II in TCF Services and Repair

MST20722 - Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

MST30119 - Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production

MST30220 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products

MST30222 - Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products

MST30416 - Certificate III in Footwear

MST30519 - Certificate III in Leather Production

MST30619 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations

MST30622 - Certificate III in Laundry Operations

MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

MST30919 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations

MST30922 - Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations

MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

MST40119 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production

MST40222 - Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion

MST40316 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

MST40516 - Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

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