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Statement of Attainment in Millinery Fundamentals

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Overview About this course

Indulge your flair for fashion and channel it into an exciting millinery career. For a unique occupation that develops specialist skills in sewing that you can apply to multiple study pathways and industries, this short course is just the beginning.

Outcomes What you'll gain

Learning outcomes

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

  • Construct components (accessories) for costumes worn in screen, media and entertainment industry productions

  • Integrate individualised sewing and construction techniques with other independent classic or standard techniques

  • Create hats with an emphasis on functionality, durability, wearer comfort and compliance with design specifications

  • Select and apply appropriate sewing and adhesion techniques to millinery construction and finishing processes

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 millinery, fashion design and theatre production

  • Credit toward a full qualification

  • Specialist skills in millinery

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:

  • An interest in fashion and hat making

  • Imagination and creativity

  • Great interpersonal skills so you can engage with clients and make their visions come to life

  • A commitment to complete course tasks

  • The ability to purchase your own hat materials

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: milliner or hat designer in a design studio or workroom with the Certificate III in Millinery and Indigenous design textile printer or fashion design assistant with the Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

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 Millinery Fundamentals does not have any pre-requisite courses.

Further study 2 Courses

Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

Related study 2 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 expertise in costume component construction CUACOS413

  • Apply millinery sewing and adhesion techniques MSTML2009

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

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