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6 months
On campus (100% on-campus, 0% online). Learning materials may be accessed through online learning management system Connect.
Full time / Part time / On campus / TAFE at School / International · Full time: 4 days per week (Mt Gravatt) or 3 days per week (Mooloolaba); Part time: 2 days per week (Mt Gravatt) or 1 day per week (South Bank TAFE at School)
13 Jul 2026 | 15 Jul 2026 (Mooloolaba) | 01 Feb 2027 | 12 Jul 2027
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Mt Gravatt, Greater Brisbane, Queensland
66 Ernest St, South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Work safely
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
Apply quality standards
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply procedures to monitor the quality of own work and take action to ensure that quality standards are met.
Sew materials by machine
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use any type of sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components of textile products. It includes the ability to align and sew straight seams, join flat pieces of stable fabric and use basic stitching.
Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and appropriately handle woven, knitted and non-woven fabrics and other textile materials and accessories used in the textiles, clothing and footwear industries. Accessories may include items such as threads, fastening and trims.
Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to source information about sustainability in the context of apparel and textile design and production, use sustainable work practices and contribute to improved sustainability.
Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environment
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate with others involved in the apparel and textile design and production process to support quality outcomes. It has a focus on the protocols, channels and tools used in the design and production environment and requires the ability to use verbal, written and visual communication methods.
Common Questions
Graduates of the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles are qualified to work in roles such as Fashion Design Assistant, Dressmaker, Production Assistant, Textile Assistant, Machine Operator, Sustainable Practice Assistant, and Cutter/Laying. 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.
The course fees vary depending on your eligibility: SEE (Skills for Education and Employment) program fee is $0, Concession fee is $3,315, Subsidised fee is $4,430, Full Fee is $9,650, TAFE at School Full Fee is $6,950, and the International student fee is $11,600. Fee concessions may apply to eligible students for government funded or subsidised places.
Yes, completion of the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles gives you direct entry into the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles qualification. From there, you can choose to progress into industry specialisations, including Business Styling or Design and product development.
The course is delivered on campus at Mt Gravatt (Greater Brisbane), Mooloolaba (Sunshine Coast), and South Bank (Greater Brisbane, TAFE at School only). All options are 100% on campus with teacher-led, scheduled classes. You may also access learning materials through TAFE Queensland's online learning management system, Connect.
Students have access to custom-built fashion facilities including 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. The facilities are designed to encourage hands-on, collaborative work.
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