- 7 Oct 2024
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Industrial Textiles Qualification Support
As many of you may be aware, the Advanced Textiles Association New Zealand (formerly OFPANZ) have been working over the last two years with MAST Academy and Hang Aro Rau to develop programmes for the new Level 3 and Level 4 NZ Certificates for Industrial Textiles. This follows an extensive review.
There are two new /revised qualifications:
NZ Certificate in Industrial Textiles Level 3
NZ Certificate in Advanced Textiles Level 4 with strands in Industrial Fabrication and Industrial Trimming.
We have developed two pathways for learners to meet industry need.
The first is an apprenticeship, combining the level 3 and 4 qualifications. This enables the learner to gain entry level skills and then to move onto the level 4. This complex apprenticeship should attract apprenticeship funding.
The second is a level 4 only programme. This is for individuals who have previously completed the level 3 qualification or those who have been working in the industry for some time.
If you can answer the 3 short questions at the end of this email by Oct 18th that would be great. Reply back to [email protected] or call Lesley direct on 022 601 9225 if you have any questions.
The programme is designed to be delivered in the workplace. It allows learners new to industrial textiles to grow their skills and knowledge. The combined apprenticeship programme is 40 months in duration with an exit at level 3 after 19 months.
Topics covered include:
- Safety and culture
- Working environment including policies, procedures and documentation
- Fabrication and trimming tools, sewing machines and equipment
- Job specification interpretation from drawings, measurements and calculations,
- Making patterns and templates
- Customer service skills
- Quality of end product
The standards covered in the programme are:
Level 3 All learners complete all standards.
| Standard | Standard Title | Version | Level | Credits |
| 40015 | Describe safe work practices, policies and procedures in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 11 |
| 40018 | Set up and maintain sewing machines used in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40019 | Use and maintain tools and equipment in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40020 | Measure, make patterns or templates, and mark out material in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 15 |
| 40021 | Describe materials used in the industrial textile fabrication or trimming industry | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40022 | Prepare and cut materials to specifications in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 40023 | Perform elementary seaming and hemming work in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 40024 | Fit reinforcements and attachments in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 9 |
| 40025 | Fit and remove zips in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 40026 | Use hazardous materials safely in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40027 | Perform elementary fabric welding work in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40028 | Carry out elementary repairs to damaged products in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 40030 | Prepare finished products for customers in an industrial textile fabrication or trimming workplace | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| 40045 | Apply customer service techniques to provide quality customer service interactions | 1 | 3 | 10 |
Following on from the level 3, learners get to work on more complex/large projects in their chosen field. They will be able to choose between fabrication or trimming and this enables them to have flexibility over their learning and the project they complete for their final assessment.
On completion, graduates will be skilled industrial fabricators or industrial trimmers.
Level 4 Core- All learners will do this next section before they choose which strand to complete their apprenticeship in.
| Standard | Standard Title | Version | Level | Credits |
| 40084 | Select hardware for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 40085 | Establish customer requirements and develop a concept for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 40086 | Prepare an estimate and a quote for advanced textiles projects | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 40087 | Develop detailed working drawings for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 6 |
| 40088 | Procure materials and schedule production and resourcing for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 40089 | Lead an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 19 |
| 40091 | Lead post completion and customer handover processes for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 18170 | Contribute to a project team in a marine or composites workplace | 5 | 3 | 5 |
Level 4 Industrial Textile Fabrication Strand. Learners can choose to complete this strand or the next one below. They do not need to do both.
| 40092 | Generate machine specifications for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 40093 | Develop and make up patterns and templates for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 40096 | Measure, mark out and cut material to size for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 40097 | Weld large or complex items for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 40098 | Sew large or complex items for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 8 |
Industrial Trimming Strand – Learners can choose to complete this strand or the one above. They do not need to do both.
| 40102 | Apply trimming techniques to an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 9 |
| 40092 | Generate machine specifications for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 15 |
| 40093 | Develop and make up patterns and templates for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 10 |
| 40096 | Measure, mark out and cut material to size for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 8 |
| 40098 | Sew large or complex items for an advanced textiles project | 1 | 4 | 8 |
By the end of this programme, the learner will have the skills and knowledge contribute to effective performance as a trade’s person for either Industrial Textile Fabrication or Industrial Trimming.
Please answer the following questions:
The questions are
- Do you see this as a need in Industry for a full apprenticeship?
- Do you agree with the apprenticeship pathway of starting at Level 3 and completing at Level 4 giving the learner 2 qualifications upon completion.
- Is there a need for a level 4 only pathway for those learners who have already completed the level 3 qualification?
Please respond to [email protected] and [email protected] (this is Amanda’s email)
You have until the 18th October to respond
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