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Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Ultimo, NSW
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
ASQA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Apply quality standards
Core unit
Work safely
Core unit
Sew materials by machine
Core unit
Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
Core unit
Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
Core unit
Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environment
Core unit
Follow a design process
Elective unit
Modify patterns
Elective unit
Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
Elective unit
Produce technical drawings of garments
Elective unit
Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
Elective unit
Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
Elective unit
Sew garments
Elective unit
Sew stretch knit garments
Elective unit
Embellish textile products
Elective unit
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
Elective unit
Market textile products to local outlets
Elective unit
Estimate and cost jobs
Elective unit
Common Questions
The course fee for international students ranges from $16,800 to $18,390 AUD. Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials range from $300 to $1,000 AUD per course.
The Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles has a duration of 0.5 years (approximately half a year).
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, you will learn to identify a fabric or textile from its visual and physical properties, use and operate a sewing machine including industrial machines, apply fashion design principles to create your own designer garments, use sustainable practices when producing textiles, clothing and footwear, and create mood boards and fashion illustrations to visually present design, colour and textile ideas.
After completing this course, you can strengthen your expertise through a TAFE NSW fashion design study pathway including the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development) and the Bachelor of Fashion Design. TAFE NSW also has partnerships with a number of Australian universities that offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students.
The total number of units required is 18, comprising 6 core units and 12 elective units. The elective units must consist of at least 6 units from Group A, with 6 additional units from Groups A, B, any endorsed Training Package or accredited course, and all units must be relevant to the work outcome.
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