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Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles


 National Code: MST31022
 TAFE SA Code: TP01413


2025 start

Description

Get started in fashion design and production with this foundation course. Develop the basic skills you need to make individual garments or to produce a small clothing range. Learn about quality standards, design principles and fashion technical drawing. Modify patterns, learn about fibres and fabrics, use a sewing machine, and produce some simple items of clothing. If you’re self-employed or want to begin producing your range for distribution online or at the markets, this is the ideal course for you. Get your start in fashion with this qualification or step up to further study as you develop your fashion career.

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6 months 

Full Time

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

601334

On Campus On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
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Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Recommended for those wanting to enter fashion design and production or study further to develop a fashion career.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Classes are held 3 days week from 9.00-3.30pm.

Industry Conditions and Skills
Practical skills to be able to create simple pieces suitable for a market or start up ventures will be taught

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs

  • Basic machining kit $57.00 (approximately)
  • Sewing, patternmaking and design tools
  • Fabric for project work
  • An equipment kit list detailing the requirements and supplier information will be provided in the first week of classes

Fees

Total Fees for the 6 month course
Subsidised
$3,003
Concession
$1,833
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$5,226

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification aims to give students an introductory overview of fashion design and is particularly suitable for those who are self-employed undertaking low volume production of items for local distribution outlets, such as markets.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST31022)
    This qualification provides skills in OH&S, quality standards, TCF computing technology, designing, drawing and interpreting sketches, modifying patterns, fibres and fabrics, using a sewing machine, sewing components, designing and producing a simple garment. To complete the qualification, you are required to complete all 6 core units and 12 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply quality standards 30
    Identify and handle fabrics and textiles 80
    Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environment 20
    Sew materials by machine 60
    Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production 60
    Work safely 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Assemble simple textile products 40
    Communicate design concepts 50
    Embellish textile products 40
    Lay up mark and cut complicated fabrics and lays 30
    Modify Patterns 50
    Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30
    Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes 30
    Press whole garments 20
    Produce technical drawings of garments 40
    Provide hand sewing and finishing support 30
    Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines 50
    Sew stretch knit garments 40

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Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
TP01413
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