For domestic students, start your study journey here.
A TAFE NSW vocational pathway allows you to carefully plan your study to achieve your career goals. This pathway allows you to study the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (0.5 Years) and the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development) (1 Year) and the Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (1 Year).
When you apply for these courses together, you can apply for your Student Visa to cover the duration of your study.
CRICOS Code: 114609H | National Code: MST31022
Begin your career in the fashion industry with the Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. Express your creativity and construct a designer garment by aligning and sewing patterns. Gain practical skills in pattern making, sewing techniques and apply more complex techniques such as creating darts and pleats.
Do you dream of crafting your own fashion line or stepping into the thriving fashion industry? This qualification provides you with the essential skills and knowledge to kickstart your journey, transforming your passion into professional success.
Subject area: Fashion Technology & Theatre CostumeAcademic Requirements:
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.
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $14,700 AUD |
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $15,290 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 114613A | National Code: MST50122
Find your fit in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry as you bring your creative visions to life with the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and Product Development). Focus on garment design drawing, pattern making and sewing skills and develop the skills you need to succeed in the fast-paced world of fashion.
TAFE NSW has specialised in digital training for the fashion industry for over 30 years. In addition to your practical skills, you’ll learn industry-specific computer skills and digital design using the Adobe Creative Suite. Our fashion team provides you with the best technical training in the fashion industry, enriched by their current and extensive industry expertise. You'll also gain the skills and knowledge to oversee the construction and production process.
Subject area: Fashion Technology & Theatre CostumePreRequisite:
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.
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $33,990 AUD |
Locations | Starting dates | Course fees |
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Ultimo | Feb, Jul | $35,350 AUD |
CRICOS Code: 114621A | National Code: MST60122
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.
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.
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 |
It is important that your chosen study pathway is right for you. All courses have requirements for your application which help determine your suitability for a course. At TAFE NSW we want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.