Centre of Fashion
Department Summary
Centre of Fashion is an exciting department for creative people interested in the fashion, clothing and millinery industries. We offer training from short courses through to diploma-level programs. Students are offered the skills and knowledge necessary to embark on a career anywhere in the fashion industries. Students may undertake generalist study in clothing and fashion along with specialist training in pattern-making and garment construction.
Courses cover all aspects of clothing and fashion manufacturing from concept, design, pattern-making, manufacturing and promotion through to in house fashion shows. Students also gain valuable experience creating a business plan of their business idea for final release in the marketplace.
Studies are enhanced by using computers with the latest software in fashion and clothing to keep students up-to-date with new trends in fashion. For corporate clients or those wanting individual training there is also the opportunity to undertake customised training or to learn off-campus. Courses can be delivered in whole or in part, or modified to meet an organisation's specific needs.
Courses Offering
Centre of Fashion provides training for all types of work in the fashion, clothing and millinery industry. Courses range from entry-level with no prerequisites, to advanced diplomas which allow students to pursue a fashion or clothing career or enrol in further studies at university. Courses are offered through part-time day and evening sessions and flexible entry into some courses makes them as accessible as possible.
Printing and Graphic Arts
Retail
Traineeships
- Certificate II (leading to) Certificate III Headwear/Millinery
- Certificate II (leading to) Certificate III Clothing Production
VCAL Courses
The VCAL FAME Program (Fashion & Multimedia Experience) provides a direct pathway into the Certificate IV in Clothing Production.
Short Course Offerings
The following are examples of the short courses offered by the Centre of Fashion.
Fashion
The short course section of the website provides a complete listing of the courses on offer and the session times available.
Industry Training
Classes run at the Centre of Fashion
Centre of Fashion has provided training to a range of organisations using various delivery models. Areas include:
- Production Management on a global market
- Production Engineering
- Lean Manufacturing
- Advanced Patternmaking and Grading Techniques
- Frontline Management
The industry clients section of the website provides information on how Kangan Batman TAFE can support your training and development needs.
Corporate Experience
Centre of Fashion interior
The Centre of Fashion has an affiliation and/or membership with the following associations:
- Council of Textiles and Fashion Industry of Australia (TFIA)
- Textile Institute
- Fashion Group International (FGI)
- Fashion Technicians Association Australia (FTAA)
Achievements and Awards
Our students consistently achieve highly in local and national-level competitions including the Australian Wool Awards, the Wyndam Fashion Awards, Australian Gown of the Year Award, the Textile Institute Student Design Competition, Fashion Group International, Fringe Fashion Awards, Royal Melbourne Show Millinery section and WorldSkills Regional Competitions.
Employment Outcomes/Further Study
On completion of our courses, many students are successful in gaining employment in clothing companies throughout Australia. A range of positions include designers, pattern makers, production assistants, design production assistants, quality control, CAD-CAM operators, fabric buyers, sales and work in the retail industry.
As a graduate of the diploma you may be eligible for up to 12 months credit towards a fashion degree course.
Contact Details
Contact the Centre of Fashion on:
- Telephone:
- (03) 9279 2493
- Facsimile:
- (03) 9279 2515
- Email:
- lscinto@kangan.edu.au
