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Statement of Attainment in Make and Sew Professional Garments – Level 1

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Overview About this course

Learn the skills necessary to forge a career in fashion design. From making patterns, to amending them, to sewing at a professional level, this course will equip you with the basics you need to succeed in the fashion industry.

This course is superseded.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:

  • Produce professional patterns

  • Modify patterns

  • Understand sewing techniques

  • Produce garments to a professional standard

  • Work through the whole design process

Course outcomes

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

  • A pathway to further study in fashion design

  • Credit toward a full qualification

  • Specialist skills that will help you launch your career in fashion design

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.

Entry recommendations

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

  • Attention to detail

  • Creative mindset

  • Hand-eye coordination

  • Openness to learning

  • Time management

  • Access to a sewing machine and overlocker

  • Your own fabric and sewing kit

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: junior design room assistant and junior pattern making assistant.

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 Make and Sew Professional Garments – Level 1 does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 6 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 0 Courses

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

The Statement of Attainment in Make and Sew Professional Garments – Level 1 does not have any related courses.

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.

  • Modify patterns to create basic styles MSTCL2010

  • Produce a simple garment MSTCL1001

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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