For domestic students, start your study journey here.
Develop your management skills with the Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. During this course, you'll build on your existing skills and learn to manage the textile production process from start to finish. You'll also get the chance to present your final collection of 10 garments at your end-of-year show.
The TAFE NSW fashion team gives you with the best technical training in the industry because they bring extensive expertise. You'll get access to a range of software to help you manage the entire textile production process. This includes programmes such as Gerber, Lectra, Adobe Creative Cloud and Clo3D.
You'll also use various trend and forecasting websites and consumer analytics software to understand the future direction of the fashion market. Combined, these tech tools will help you complete planning, research and project work, and help you to develop marketing plans and design brief.
Throughout the course, you'll study in both large workrooms and design digital rooms. TAFE NSW's large workrooms have pattern tables and all the latest sewing equipment and machines. Our design digital rooms have pattern digitisers and large Gerber cutters so you can cut your patterns and fabrics.
Through a mix of theory and practical coursework, learn to:
Build your experience and get practical skills in:
Develop the qualities you need to get ahead in this industry:
This qualification could help you prepare for roles like:
At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.
PreRequisite:
English Language Requirements:
TAFE NSW makes every effort to ensure your Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) needs are met. The level of support you need may be assessed via a review of your LLN skills with written tasks and a one-on-one interview. If you need to strengthen your LLN skills, an individual training plan will be created with you.
To be prepared for this course, it is recommended that you have;
If you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $20,220 AUD |
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $21,030 AUD |
Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.
At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.
10 elective units of competency, consisting of: at least 7 units from Group A 3 additional units from Group A, Group B or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these units must be relevant to the work outcome.
Core units are the required units that you must complete.
At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:
Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.
Grow your expertise with a TAFE NSW fashion study pathway:
You are able to package two or more TAFE NSW courses together. This means you can plan your studies to achieve your career goals. When you apply for a TAFE NSW vocational pathway, you can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the resources, counselling and facilities to support you while you are studying.
We offer a range of support services including:
If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.
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