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- Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products
OverviewAbout this course
Learn on the job and enter the dynamic manufactured textiles industry. Master design software as you craft and maintain yacht sails, sunshades and shade sails. Build confidence to make custom orders and graduate with trade-level skills.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Translate information into measurements and diagrams
Identify and select canvas and sail materials
Use canvas and sail production tools
Use industrial sewing equipment on textile products
Use industry-standard design programs
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited qualification
Specialist skills to design and make textile products for cars, bikes, boats, planes, trucks and construction
Experience working with canvas goods, such as storage tents, tarpaulins or awnings, and yacht sails
Confidence gained through on-the-job learning as an apprentice
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
Apprenticeship
Be employed as an apprentice in the industry
Register with an Apprenticeship Connect Australia Provider (ACAP) who will support your application
Non-apprenticeship
Non-apprenticeship pathways for trade-related qualifications allow you to have your industry skills assessed through recognition of prior learning (RPL) and undertake gap training to gain a trade qualification. To take this course as a non-apprenticeship, you must:
Be at least 21 years of age, as evidenced by photo identification
Have at least 2 years of work experience in this occupation or trade, as evidenced by employee records such as your resume and/or letters from your employers
Be currently employed in the relevant industry, as evidenced by a letter from your employer
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in the textile industry including canvas goods or sail making
A basic level of physical fitness to complete manual tasks that require some agility
Comfort working at heights
The ability to use tools, such as a sewing machine
Basic computer literacy to use computer-aided design (CAD) programs for design projects
Literacy and numeracy skills at Year 10 high school level
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.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: marine sail designer and creator, shade sail designer and creator and canvas awning and canvas goods designer and creator.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products does not have any post-graduate courses.
Related study1 Course
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.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 22 units of competency, including 9 core and 13 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
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 standardsMSS402055
Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environmentMSTGN3019
Use canvas and sail production toolsMSTTF2017
Create drawings for manufactured textile productsMSTTF3009
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