Program Overview

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Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles / Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

Course Overview

Accelerate your career in the fashion industry with this dual certificate 3 and diploma level qualifications. This course will give you the specialised skills and knowledge to flourish within the design, manufacturing, wholesale or retail areas of the fashion industry.

What Can I Do?

• Production Supervisor
• Patternmaker
• Assistant Product Developer
• Assistant Designer

Course Outcome:

• MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
• MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

Industry-standard Facilities

Students have access to a lab fitted out with various industrial specialty and sewing machines, industrial 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.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete units as per the list below.

MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

• To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 18 units:
  • Core units: 6
  • Elective units: 12

MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

• To achieve this qualification you will need to complete 25 units
  • Core units: 9
  • Elective units: 16

Core Units

MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

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

MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5001
  • UNIT NAME: Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief
• UNIT CODE: MSTFD4022
  • UNIT NAME: Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
• UNIT CODE: MSTFD5027
  • UNIT NAME: Cost production of fashion and textile designs
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN3018
  • UNIT NAME: Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN4023
  • UNIT NAME: Interact and network with TCF industry participants
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN4024
  • UNIT NAME: Quality assure textile products
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN4025
  • UNIT NAME: Use digital design tools
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN5017
  • UNIT NAME: Assess impacts of emerging industry innovations and practices
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN5018
  • UNIT NAME: Research and analyse textile materials

Elective Units

MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

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

MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

• UNIT CODE: CUAPPR515
  • UNIT NAME: Establish and maintain safe creative practice
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT2001
  • UNIT NAME: Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT3001
  • UNIT NAME: Produce technical drawings of garments
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT3002
  • UNIT NAME: Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT3005
  • UNIT NAME: Sew garments
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT4008
  • UNIT NAME: Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT4011
  • UNIT NAME: Drape fabrics to make patterns
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT4016
  • UNIT NAME: Cut and sew design prototypes
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5002
  • UNIT NAME: Progress garment design concepts to production
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5003
  • UNIT NAME: Produce garment illustrations
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5007
  • UNIT NAME: Design and produce experimental textiles
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5011
  • UNIT NAME: Develop standard-size patterns from existing blocks for garments with advanced styling
• UNIT CODE: MSTAT5014
  • UNIT NAME: Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
• UNIT CODE: MSTFD5024
  • UNIT NAME: Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria
• UNIT CODE: MSTGN5016
  • UNIT NAME: Develop textile designs using digital software
• UNIT CODE: SIRXMKT006
  • UNIT NAME: Develop a social media strategy

Ways to Study

• On campus
• International

Choose Your Study Location

• Greater Brisbane
• Sunshine Coast

On Campus

You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

Campus

• Mt Gravatt
• Mooloolaba

Start Date

• 14 Jul 2025
• 16 Jul 2025
• 27 Jan 2026

Duration

• 18 months

Workload

• Full time 3 days per week

What You'll Pay

• Concession: $17,435
• Subsidised: $19,655
• Full fee: $28,455
• International: $35,700

Class Format

• Teacher-led, Scheduled

Virtual Class

• No

Assessment

• On-Campus

Teacher Comms

• Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Studying on Campus

Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured.

International Students

As an international student at TAFE Queensland you will gain practical, hands-on experience in our purpose-built classrooms, laboratories and workshops with the same tools and equipment used in industry.

Resources Required

It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software.

Important Information

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
• International students must meet the English Language Proficiency requirements.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through 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.

How to Apply

• Direct application
• Apply through QTAC
• For International students, apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents.

Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.