Get a start on your fashion career with this entry-level qualification that will qualify you to work as an assistant designer or equip you to undertake further studies.
MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
TAFE at School Full fee | $7,965 |
Subsidised | $3,610 |
Concession | $2,679 - $2,680 |
Full fee | $7,961 - $7,965 |
Make a start on your fashion career with this entry-level course. You will graduate with a portfolio of work and be qualified to work as an assistant designer.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as fashion, industrial and jewellery designers grew very strongly over the past five years. Growth in the sector is expected to remain steady with around 4,000 job openings expected in the next five years.
This course will give you the skills you need to draw and interpret basic sketches, modify patterns to create basic styles, identify fibres, fabrics and textiles, and use electronic fashion design tools. Our highly experienced and passionate teaching team have years of industry experience and will give you the one-on-one guidance needed to prepare you for a career in fashion.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you to work as a fashion design assistant. It will also give you the core skills needed to undertake further study in this field.
Our custom-built fashion facilities include multiple learning spaces designed to encourage hands-on, collaborative work. Students have access to a lab fitted out with various industrial sewing machines, irons and cutting tables. Pattern making studios and lecture rooms feature both communal tables and individual cubicles where students will have access to the latest digital design software.
Take your studies further. Successful completion of this course will see you graduate with a portfolio of garment samples and the opportunity to transition straight into second semester of the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. This will enable you to commence your diploma-to-degree pathway option.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 15 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
MSMWHS200Work safelyUnit code: MSMWHS200 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision. |
Work safely | |
MSS402051Apply quality standardsUnit code: MSS402051 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit is designed to complement competitive systems and practices units. This unit applies to an individual who is expected to take responsibility for the quality of their own work, and to take actions specified in the procedures and within the scope of their job and authority to ensure that quality standards are met. |
Apply quality standards | |
MSTGN2013Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industryUnit code: MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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Greater Brisbane | ||
MSTCL2007Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and laysUnit code: MSTCL2007 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays. |
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays | |
MSTCL2010Modify patterns to create basic stylesUnit code: MSTCL2010 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to modify patterns to create basic styles. The unit of competency applies to the modification of existing styled patterns to create new styles with minimal modification. |
Modify patterns to create basic styles | |
MSTCL2011Draw and interpret a basic sketchUnit code: MSTCL2011 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw and interpret a two-dimensional sketch of a garment, and to identify construction features. The unit of competency applies to interpreting and drawing basic trade sketches used by patternmakers and designers. Basic sketches or working drawings are two-dimensional, accurate drawings and may be drawn freehand or with the use of measuring devices and templates. |
Draw and interpret a basic sketch | |
MSTCL3002Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specificationsUnit code: MSTCL3002 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, align and sew a complex whole garment. |
Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications | |
MSTCL3007Embellish garment by hand or machineUnit code: MSTCL3007 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to embellish a garment using hand or machine techniques. |
Embellish garment by hand or machine | |
MSTCL3009Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principlesUnit code: MSTCL3009 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles. The unit of competency applies to the development of a variety of pattern styles utilising the basic principles of patternmaking, including dart manipulation and square blocking. |
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles | |
MSTCL3010Sew woven and stretch knit garmentsUnit code: MSTCL3010 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to sew woven and stretch knit garments. The unit of competency applies to sewing complete stretch and woven fabric garments or products and may apply to sample machining involving all operations in the assembly of a garment to specification. It covers the skills and knowledge to plan, align and sew complete stretch and woven fabric garments from specifications or patterns using a variety of machines and processes. |
Sew woven and stretch knit garments | |
MSTCL3013Interpret patterns and apply pattern informationUnit code: MSTCL3013 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret patterns and apply pattern information. The unit of competency applies to interpreting a variety of pattern styles, using patternmaking terminology and applying the basic principles of pattern making. It includes applying pattern information and specifications to the relevant processes of garment construction. |
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | |
MSTFD2005Identify design process for fashion designsUnit code: MSTFD2005 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify design process for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to identifying the criteria for a fashion design brief, and how they impact on the process of producing fashion items. It includes the impact of colour on the design process in a production environment. |
Identify design process for fashion designs | |
MSTFD2006Use a sewing machine for fashion designUnit code: MSTFD2006 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. The unit of competency applies to aligning and sewing straight seams, joining flat pieces of stable fabric together, sewing components and stitching hems, using basic stitching. |
Use a sewing machine for fashion design | |
MSTFD3004Draw a trade drawing for fashion designUnit code: MSTFD3004 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design. The unit of competency applies to the patternmaking or design room, where accurate trade or technical drawings are required to interpret and clarify a garment design. |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | |
MSTFD4014Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniquesUnit code: MSTFD4014 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to identify influences of the 20th Century on fashion design and construction techniques. The unit of competency applies to the analysis of the most important economic, social, political and technological factors in the 20th Century that have had an impact on fashion development and demand. |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques | |
MSTGN2014Operate computing technology in a TCF workplaceUnit code: MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace | |
MSTGN2016Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF productionUnit code: MSTGN2016 |
Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production | |
MSTML2003Produce and attach millinery trimsUnit code: MSTML2003 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce and attach millinery trims. The unit of competency applies to producing and attaching decorative and functional trims for individual millinery items according to design requirements. Work is conducted according to defined procedures. |
Produce and attach millinery trims | |
Sunshine Coast | ||
MSTCL2007Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and laysUnit code: MSTCL2007 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays. |
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays | |
MSTCL2010Modify patterns to create basic stylesUnit code: MSTCL2010 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to modify patterns to create basic styles. The unit of competency applies to the modification of existing styled patterns to create new styles with minimal modification. |
Modify patterns to create basic styles | |
MSTCL2011Draw and interpret a basic sketchUnit code: MSTCL2011 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw and interpret a two-dimensional sketch of a garment, and to identify construction features. The unit of competency applies to interpreting and drawing basic trade sketches used by patternmakers and designers. Basic sketches or working drawings are two-dimensional, accurate drawings and may be drawn freehand or with the use of measuring devices and templates. |
Draw and interpret a basic sketch | |
MSTCL3002Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specificationsUnit code: MSTCL3002 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, align and sew a complex whole garment. |
Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications | |
MSTCL3007Embellish garment by hand or machineUnit code: MSTCL3007 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to embellish a garment using hand or machine techniques. |
Embellish garment by hand or machine | |
MSTCL3009Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principlesUnit code: MSTCL3009 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles. The unit of competency applies to the development of a variety of pattern styles utilising the basic principles of patternmaking, including dart manipulation and square blocking. |
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles | |
MSTCL3010Sew woven and stretch knit garmentsUnit code: MSTCL3010 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to sew woven and stretch knit garments. The unit of competency applies to sewing complete stretch and woven fabric garments or products and may apply to sample machining involving all operations in the assembly of a garment to specification. It covers the skills and knowledge to plan, align and sew complete stretch and woven fabric garments from specifications or patterns using a variety of machines and processes. |
Sew woven and stretch knit garments | |
MSTCL3013Interpret patterns and apply pattern informationUnit code: MSTCL3013 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interpret patterns and apply pattern information. The unit of competency applies to interpreting a variety of pattern styles, using patternmaking terminology and applying the basic principles of pattern making. It includes applying pattern information and specifications to the relevant processes of garment construction. |
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information | |
MSTFD2001Design and produce a simple garmentUnit code: MSTFD2001 Unit description: The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to design, plan and produce a simple garment. Production of the garment involves the use of a domestic sewing machine or plain lockstitch machine. Designs involve modification of existing blocks or patterns. Work is conducted according to defined procedures and would not be applied in a large scale production environment. |
Design and produce a simple garment | |
MSTFD2005Identify design process for fashion designsUnit code: MSTFD2005 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify design process for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to identifying the criteria for a fashion design brief, and how they impact on the process of producing fashion items. It includes the impact of colour on the design process in a production environment. |
Identify design process for fashion designs | |
MSTFD2006Use a sewing machine for fashion designUnit code: MSTFD2006 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. The unit of competency applies to aligning and sewing straight seams, joining flat pieces of stable fabric together, sewing components and stitching hems, using basic stitching. |
Use a sewing machine for fashion design | |
MSTFD3004Draw a trade drawing for fashion designUnit code: MSTFD3004 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design. The unit of competency applies to the patternmaking or design room, where accurate trade or technical drawings are required to interpret and clarify a garment design. |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | |
MSTFD4014Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniquesUnit code: MSTFD4014 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to identify influences of the 20th Century on fashion design and construction techniques. The unit of competency applies to the analysis of the most important economic, social, political and technological factors in the 20th Century that have had an impact on fashion development and demand. |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques | |
MSTGN2014Operate computing technology in a TCF workplaceUnit code: MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace | |
MSTGN2016Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF productionUnit code: MSTGN2016 |
Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Mt Gravatt | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 4 days per week Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $7,965 Subsidised: $3,610 Concession: $2,680 |
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Mooloolaba | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Full time 4 days per week Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | Full fee: $7,961 Subsidised: $3,610 Concession: $2,679 |
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South Bank | 01 February 2021 | 2 years | Part time 1 day per week | Classroom | TAFE at School Full fee: $7,965 |
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MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
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