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Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

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MST30819

Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition Fees

Subsidised $ 2,230.00
Concession* $ 390.00
Commercial $ 13,080.00
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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get creative and master the design skills you’ll need to construct and produce a range of fashion garments.

If you love fashion and want to learn basic design and pattern skills, this nationally recognised qualification is just the course you’ve been looking for!

Delivered in one of our classroom-based Fashion workrooms located in Burnie, Launceston or Hobart, you’ll learn the fundamentals of fashion design and pattern making – including garment construction techniques and industrial sewing production methods.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in basic design, sewing production methods, laying and cutting, pattern making and garment construction (sewing) to complete a range of products.

You’ll be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively with others, and your classes will simulate standard industry workplace practices so that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to work safely in the workplace.

In this course, you will also learn how to identify fibres, fabrics and textiles and apply quality standards, as well as increase your knowledge of the textile, clothing and footwear industry and the underpinning knowledge required to progress to higher qualification levels offered by TasTAFE.

Successful completion of this course will give you a vocational outcome in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and will equip you to seek employment opportunities in Fashion Design or the Digital Print industry at an introductory level. You may also be interested in continuing your studies at TasTAFE by undertaking MST40519 – Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

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Entry

This course has the following essential entry requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Prior to applying we encourage you to undertake our Student Self-Assessment (Word) or Student Self-Assessment (PDF). This lists the types of skills and attributes that are recommended to successfully comlpete this course.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

$100 for materials used in class that the student retains.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Students are required to purchase their own diary, note book, binders, pens, pencils, rulers (including pattern making/grading ruler), start-up sewing kit and scissors. Please review the Fashion Supply List 2022 (PDF) for a full list of items you will require.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Elective units
MSTCL2007	Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL2010	Modify patterns to create basic styles
MSTCL2011	Draw and interpret a basic sketch
MSTCL3002	Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications
MSTCL3007	Embellish garment by hand or machine
MSTCL3009	Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTCL3010	Sew woven and stretch knit garments
MSTCL3013	Interpret patterns and apply pattern information
MSTCL3015	Perform garment repairs and alterations
MSTFD2001	Design and produce a simple garment
MSTFD2005	Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTFD2006	Use a sewing machine for fashion design
MSTFD3003	Prepare design concept for a simple garment
MSTFD3004	Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

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Career opportunities

Sewing Machinist
Assistant Patternmaker
Fashion Design Assistant
Basic Clothing Alternations
Fabric, Haberdashery or Fashion Retail

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Sewing Machinist
Assistant Patternmaker
Fashion Design Assistant
Basic Clothing Alternations
Fabric, Haberdashery or Fashion Retail

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