Australia’s textile flooring manufacturing sector requires workers with specialised technical skills. However, there is currently no dedicated training pathway and existing training does not fully reflect contemporary manufacturing practices. This project will define entry-level skills and create a qualification pathway aligned to industry needs and sustainability requirements.
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This project will update the MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles to include a specialisation and create a circular economy skill set.
It will define the core skills and knowledge needed for roles in industry where no relevant qualification currently exists – supporting more consistent entry-level skills across the workforce.
The circular economy skill set will strengthen capability in sustainability practices across the sector, responding to growing regulatory requirements, supply chain pressures and changing consumer expectations.
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Project scope
Qualification to be reviewed:
- MST20722 Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Existing units of competency to be reviewed:
- MSTGN2018 Work in the TCF Industry
- MSTAT2003 Modify Patterns
- MSTAT2006 Assemble Simple Textile Products
- MSTAT2008 Finish Textile Products
- MSTGN2020 Perform Test or Inspection to Check Product Quality
Proposed new units of competency to be developed:
- Perform finishing techniques in flooring manufacturing
- Use basic flooring manufacturing processes
New Skill Set to be developed:
- Circular Economy Skill Set comprising:
- MSMENV172 Identify and minimise environmental hazards
- MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Relevant occupations
This project relates to entry level roles such as:
- Textile Flooring Production Assistant
- Carpet Manufacturing Worker
- Tufting Machine Operator (entry level)
- Flooring Finishing Operator
- General Textile Production Worker
Next steps
We are establishing a Technical Committee to guide the project and inform the Terms of Reference and Consultation Strategy. Once finalised, these documents will be available on this project page.
Project timeline
Project team
Raak Wallis-King
Stakeholder Engagement Manager
TextileWorks
[email protected]
Louise Fitzpatrick
Project Manager
ForestWorks
[email protected]
Opportunities for stakeholder input
Stakeholder input is appreciated throughout the duration of this project. The documents will be drafted in consultation with the Technical Committee and their networks. Opportunities to provide feedback will occur when the draft materials are made available in September 2026, and again to review and check final drafts in November 2026. Your feedback is welcome at any time and will help ensure the training products reflect real workplace practice. If you work in the sector, we encourage you to share your insights.
TextileWorks as part of their collaborative partnership with Skills Insight will contact key organisations identified as having an interest in this project. Consultation is not limited to the organisations on this list. This list simply helps us to identify those organisations that, because of their industry role, size or specialty, are likely to have a key interest in the development and outcomes of this project. If you are aware of an organisation that you think should be involved, please contact the project team.
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This project is part of the Annual Training Product Development Plan 2025-26,
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At the finalisation stage, final checks are conducted and the outcomes of the project are submitted to the Department for consideration. Following this, outcomes are published or enacted.
TextileWorks, a part of ForestWorks, is providing support for the management of this JSC project as part of their collaborative partnership with Skills Insight. ForestWorks has an enduring and strong connection working with the forestry, timber, paper, fibre and furnishing industries and have been engaged by Skills Insight to deliver this project in partnership.