Overview About this course

Explore your fashion potential and pursue your creative talents in a course that has produced successful Australian fashion alumni. Learn the design, patternmaking and creative skills you need to make and sell your own garments. Work as a machinist in an alteration business, or as a fashion design assistant.

This course is superseded. You can still enrol in this course, and you will be contacted if you need to transition into the next version when it is available.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

Construct garments and designs
Make patterns
Identify fabrics
Navigate basic (Computer Aided Design) CAD and ADOBE Creative Suite
Apply quality standards to garments

Course outcomes

Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

The ability to design a garment: source fabric, make a basic pattern and cut and sew the garment
Creative inspiration from research into fashion design and trends
Basic patternmaking, fabric identification and cutting and sewing skills
Skills and knowledge to start your own business
A strong pathway to continue your study and enhance your career opportunities

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

Entry recommendations

To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

An interest in the fashion industry including garment design and production
Drive to successfully complete the course
The desire to learn and use tools such as a sewing machine
A passion for creating and designing
Basic computer and research skills

TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Our graduates go onto roles like: seamstress or tailor and amateur textiles designer.

Study pathways

Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

Previous study 1 Course

Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Further study 2 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 1 Course

Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

Certificate III in Millinery

Your experience counts

At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

Units Units taught in this course

Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 19 units of competency, including 4 core and 15 speciality units.

Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

Apply quality standards MSS402051
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry MSTGN2013
Work safely MSMWHS200

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Specialty units are packaged by TAFE NSW to customise your qualification and ensure you are ready to meet the demands of industry.

Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays MSTCL3005
Work in a team environment MSTGN2019
Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment MSTCL2012
Despatch work MSTCL2009
Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering MSTDE3006
Replicate traditional hand craft techniques MSTDE3005
Generate artwork for computerised embroideries MSTDE3004
Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques MSTDE3001
Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries MSTDE3003
Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays MSTCL3012
Prepare design concept for a simple garment MSTFD3003
Design and produce indigenous printed textiles to a brief MSTFD3002
Maintain computerised embroidery machines MSTDE3009
Demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines MSTDE3007
Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries MSTDE3002
Sew woven and stretch knit garments MSTCL3010
Assemble bra or swimwear MSTCL3006
Produce embroidery from digitised images MSTDE3008
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays MSTCL2007
Determine resource requirements for the micro business BSBSMB304
Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES302
Set up and produce specialised digital print ICPPRN3920
Use colour management for production ICPPRN3870
Generate proofs for digital production ICPPRN3900
Prepare for personalised digital printing ICPPRN3830
Apply software applications to digital production ICPPRN3850
Preflight and import complex images for digital devices ICPPRN3880
Manage digital files ICPPRN3890
Modify patterns to create basic styles MSTCL2010
Draw and interpret a basic sketch MSTCL2011
Design and produce a simple garment MSTFD2001
Estimate and cost job MSTGN3003
Identify design process for fashion designs MSTFD2005
Perform minor maintenance MSTGN2005
Apply printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs MSTFD2002
Work within an Indigenous cultural framework MSTFD2004
Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs MSTFD2003
Sew components, complex tasks MSTCL2019
Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402082
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTCL3001
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information MSTCL3013
Embellish garment by hand or machine MSTCL3007
Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTCL3002
Set and produce digital embroidery MSTCL3008
Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTFD2006
Produce and manage basic digital print ICPPRN2820
Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors ICPSUP2810
Market design product to local outlets MSTFD3001
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business BSBSMB305
Use colour management systems ICPPRN284
Manage the impact of change on own work MSS402010
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines MSTTX3014
Implement copyright arrangements CUACMP311
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements MSS402031
Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace MSMSUP382
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes MSTGN3014
Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production MSTGN2016
Advise on products and services SIRXPDK001
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace MSTGN2014
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTCL3009
Coordinate work of team or section MSTGN3009
Work in the TCF industry MSTGN2018
Perform test or inspection to check product quality MSTGN2020
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design MSTFD3004
Perform garment repairs and alterations MSTCL3015
Explore the use of colour BSBDES301
Evaluate the nature of design in a specific industry context BSBDES202
Undertake root cause analysis MSS402080

... 17

TAFE NSW services Facilities and support

TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries

Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community

Overview About this course

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

Course outcomes

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

Completion requirements

Entry recommendations

Pathways Future career and study options

Career pathways

Study pathways

Your experience counts

Units Units taught in this course

Apply quality standards MSS402051

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices MSMENV272

Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry MSTGN2013

Work safely MSMWHS200

TAFE NSW offers packaged specialty units

Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays MSTCL3005

Work in a team environment MSTGN2019

Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment MSTCL2012

Despatch work MSTCL2009

Digitise text to produce embroidered lettering MSTDE3006

Replicate traditional hand craft techniques MSTDE3005

Generate artwork for computerised embroideries MSTDE3004

Apply hooping and fabric handling techniques MSTDE3001

Apply advanced digitising techniques to produce computerised embroideries MSTDE3003

Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays MSTCL3012

Prepare design concept for a simple garment MSTFD3003

Design and produce indigenous printed textiles to a brief MSTFD3002

Maintain computerised embroidery machines MSTDE3009

Demonstrate features of digitised embroidery machines MSTDE3007

Digitise artwork for computerised embroideries MSTDE3002

Sew woven and stretch knit garments MSTCL3010

Assemble bra or swimwear MSTCL3006

Produce embroidery from digitised images MSTDE3008

Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays MSTCL2007

Determine resource requirements for the micro business BSBSMB304

Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms BSBDES302

Set up and produce specialised digital print ICPPRN3920

Use colour management for production ICPPRN3870

Generate proofs for digital production ICPPRN3900

Prepare for personalised digital printing ICPPRN3830

Apply software applications to digital production ICPPRN3850

Preflight and import complex images for digital devices ICPPRN3880

Manage digital files ICPPRN3890

Modify patterns to create basic styles MSTCL2010

Draw and interpret a basic sketch MSTCL2011

Design and produce a simple garment MSTFD2001

Estimate and cost job MSTGN3003

Identify design process for fashion designs MSTFD2005

Perform minor maintenance MSTGN2005

Apply printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs MSTFD2002

Work within an Indigenous cultural framework MSTFD2004

Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs MSTFD2003

Sew components, complex tasks MSTCL2019

Apply cost factors to work practices MSS402082

Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTCL3001

Interpret patterns and apply pattern information MSTCL3013

Embellish garment by hand or machine MSTCL3007

Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTCL3002

Set and produce digital embroidery MSTCL3008

Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTFD2006

Produce and manage basic digital print ICPPRN2820

Use computer systems in the printing and graphic arts sectors ICPSUP2810

Market design product to local outlets MSTFD3001

Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business BSBSMB305

Use colour management systems ICPPRN284

Manage the impact of change on own work MSS402010

Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines MSTTX3014

Implement copyright arrangements CUACMP311

Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements MSS402031

Provide coaching/mentoring in the workplace MSMSUP382

Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes MSTGN3014

Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production MSTGN2016

Advise on products and services SIRXPDK001

Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace MSTGN2014

Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTCL3009

Coordinate work of team or section MSTGN3009

Work in the TCF industry MSTGN2018