Program Overview

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Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Course Overview

Make a start on your fashion career with this entry-level course. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and be qualified to work as an assistant designer.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as fashion, industrial and jewellery designers is expected to grow very strongly and likely to reach over 3,000 job opportunities in the next five years.

This course will give you the skills you need to draw and interpret basic sketches, modify patterns to create basic styles, identify fibres, fabrics and textiles, and use electronic fashion design tools. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to prepare you for a career in fashion.

Completion of this course will give you direct entry into our Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and textiles qualification. Graduates will also be able to seek employment as a fashion designer assistant.

Career Opportunities

• Fashion Design Assistant
• Dressmaker
• Production Assistant
• Textile Assistant
• Machine Operator
• Sustainable Practice Assistant
• Cutter/Laying

Course Outcome

MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Industry-standard Facilities

Our custom-built fashion facilities include multiple learning spaces designed to encourage hands-on, collaborative work. Students have access to a lab fitted out with various industrial sewing machines, irons and cutting tables. Pattern making studios and lecture rooms feature both communal tables and individual cubicles where students will have access to the latest digital design software.

Accelerated Pathway to Fashion

The fashion design accelerated pathway is an option if you have experience or knowledge and skills in the fashion industry.

Course Units

Core Units

• MSMWHS200 - Work safely
• MSS - Apply quality standards
• MSTAT2005 - Sew materials by machine
• MSTGN2023 - Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
• MSTGN3018 - Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
• MSTGN3019 - Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environment

Elective Units

• CUATEX311 - Produce textile work
• MSS - Apply cost factors to work practices
• MSTAT2001 - Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
• MSTAT2002 - Draw basic sketches of textile products
• MSTAT2003 - Modify patterns
• MSTAT3001 - Produce technical drawings of garments
• MSTAT3002 - Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
• MSTAT3005 - Sew garments
• MSTAT3008 - Embellish textile products
• MSTGN3020 - Market textile products to local outlets
• MSTGN4025 - Use digital design tools
• MSTTX3014 - Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Ways to Study

• On campus
• TAFE at School
• International

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast

Course Duration

• 6 months (full-time)
• 1 year (part-time)

Workload

• Full-time: 4 days per week
• Part-time: 2 days per week

What You'll Pay

• Concession: $3,240
• Subsidised: $4,320
• Full fee: $9,360
• TAFE at School Full Fee: $6,750
• International: $11,200

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection Criteria

• You must have completed year 10 or equivalent.
• Enrolment Conditions apply for students under 17 years of age.

Resources Required

• Access to a reliable internet connection
• A computer with up-to-date software
• Design resources and a sewing kit (approximately $100)
• Closed-in shoes during class

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

University Pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.