Upskill and stay competitive in today’s fashion industry. This course is for experienced patternmakers who want to grow digital skills, reduce waste and improve production speed using advanced tools.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
navigate digital patternmaking software and key tools
create, digitise and edit patterns with digital techniques
grade patterns and manage digital grading workflows
plan, develop and optimise costing markers
calculate fabric yield and export marker files
manage digital workflows.
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.
Credit towards the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development).
Specialist skills to confidently use digital software for patternmaking, grading and marker marking.
The ability to create, modify and grade digital patterns for multiple garments.
Skills to streamline production, reduce waste and apply digital processes across real-world fashion projects.
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Describe your experience with patternmaking, including any formal training or industry experience in manual or digital methods.
Do you have basic computer skills and feel comfortable using technology?
What do you hope to gain from this course?
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
access to the internet and a computer to complete projects and study.
an interest in digital pattern making, grading and digital costing markers.
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.
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Our graduates go onto roles like: digital or manual patternmaker, grader and marker maker.
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