Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Admission requirements

You are eligible if:

* you have successfully completed the Australian year 12 or equivalent in your country
* you have achieved a minimum of
either:

- IELTS 5.5 academic (no band score less than 5.0) or
- TOEFL paper based 530 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5) or
- TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections).

Intake

February and July

Books and equipment (AUD)

Approximately $600

Study pathways

On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may continue their study in:

* Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology (070014C) at Kangan Institute
* Diploma of Fashion and Textile Merchandising (071254A) at Kangan Institute
* Diploma of Visual Merchandising (070972A) at Kangan Institute.

Career pathways

On completion of the Certificate IV, graduates may seek employment as:

- Assistant designer
- Assistant pattern maker
- Production assistant.

Course structure

The Certificate IV consists of 24 units.

In a typical week students will attend classes approximately four days per week with approximately 50 percent practical and 50 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8.30am and 8.30pm, Monday to Friday.

The teaching methods used include classroom-based teaching, lectures, research and supervised coursework practical placement. The assessment methods include tests, assignments, both individual and group, demonstration of practical components, field trips, class presentations and coursework practical placement.

Units

Follow defined occupational health and safety policies and procedures
Sew woven and stretch knit garments
Identify fibres and fabrics
Draw and interpret a basic sketch
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
Identify design processes for fashion designs
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
Apply design studio process
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
Calculate cost estimates for fashion products
Interact and network with fashion industry participants
Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
Cut fabrics for prototype designs
Develop product specifications for fashion design
Grade 2D patterns
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques
Sew design prototypes
Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs
Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
Use colourisation techniques on fabrics
Analyse fit model