This qualification provides the skills and knowledge required to work in applied design and production roles within the clothing and fashion industry.
This qualification is suitable for workers producing fashion products with a basic understanding of sewing skills for garment alterations, specialist machinist, support roles in pattern making, cutting garments, marker making and production of garments. It is aimed at reskilling and reentering the workforce.
Items to be produced would include a single or small range of products. This qualification is particularly suitable for those who are self-employed undertaking low volume production of items for local distribution outlets, for example, markets and those people looking for good job prospects in garment manufacturing.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Do you have 2 or more years industry relevant experience? Have your experience recognized and increase your employment prospects by applying for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Through RPL you could reduce the duration of your studies. RPL is assessed on a case by case basis, so it is only available upon application.
*Students will be charged an administration fee of $200 per unit of competency.
Course Outcomes
Students who successfully complete all of the units listed below will receive the nationally recognised MST30819 – Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Career Opportunities
- Sewing machinist
- Assistant patternmaker
- Clothing industry cutter assistant
- Production of items for small runs
- Sample machinist
- Production assistant
- Alterations and repairs specialist
- Garment despatch
Upon enrolling in the course, the student (and guarantor/s) becomes liable to the institute for the full course fees.
This course is suitable for high school students to complete as part of the ‘VET in Schools’ program. The course has been structured so that the finish date is in accordance with the VET reporting dates to the Qld Studies Authority to allow students in Year 12 to have this course contribute to their high school certificate.
Students who are going into years 10, 11, or 12 and are interested in completing this course, should contact us to receive the course enrolment pack. We recommend that they then visit their school careers counselor or VET coordinator to discuss their interest in undertaking the course with them, prior to enrolling.
As this is a certificate II program, successful completion of this course will enable students to obtain 4 points towards their high school certificate.
Students accepted into the program will be required to have a laptop computer for study with a wireless network connection. The following minimum specifications are required:
- Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n
- Minimum 4Gb RAM
- 2.5Ghz or faster processor
- Web Browser (i.e. Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Firefox or Safari) (free online)
- Anti-Virus Software.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free online)
- Microsoft Office 2007 or higher (Students require Word, Excel and Powerpoint).
* Please check software manufacturers minimum system requirements. Student pricing available.