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Statement of Attainment in Digital Patternmaking and Markers

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Overview About this course

Grow your digital expertise and steer your career in fashion's progress. Upskill in the apparel industry learning Gerber Technology and the digital production process. Graduate ready for roles such as digital grader and head pattern maker.

This course is superseded.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:

  • Create and modify patterns digitally using Gerber Technology

  • Work with pattern block libraries

  • Conduct grading for fashion garments

  • Create, store and print digital costing markers

  • Determine the fabric yield required for a digital marker

Course outcomes

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

  • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment

  • A pathway to further study in fashion

  • Credit towards a full qualification

  • Specialist skill to create digital patterns

Suitability Is this course right for you?

Entry requirements

This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

  • Prior workplace experience in either manual or digital pattern-making, as evidenced by a letter from your employer.

  • Or,

  • Successful completion of either one of the following courses: Statement of Attainment in Digital Fashion Pattern Grading, or Statement of Attainment in Fashion Patternmaking, as evidenced by your transcripts.

Entry recommendations

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

  • A strong interest in fashion

  • A desire to learn more about digital patternmaking

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: digital patternmaker or digital grader with the Statement of Attainment in Fashion Digital Patternmaking, Grading, and Costing Markers, production room assistant with the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology , production room assistant or assistant pattern maker or assistant pattern grader with the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development) and junior pattern maker or junior pattern grader with the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

Study pathways

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

Previous study 0 Courses

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

The Statement of Attainment in Digital Patternmaking and Markers does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 3 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 6 Courses

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

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

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.

  • Develop digital costing markers MSTFD5022

  • Conduct digital patternmaking and grading MSTFD5021

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

  • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor

  • 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

Delivery options Find a location to enrol

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