Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
| Course Code: | 070013D |
| Study Area(s): | Fashion |
| Location(s): | Richmond |
| Course Length: | 1 year |
| Course Fees: | AUD $11,200 |
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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);
* TOEFL computer based 197 (minimum TWE 3.5);
* TOEFL internet based 71 (minimum 17 in all sections);
* PTE Academic 43 (no score lower than 36); or
* Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) 47.
Intake
February and July
Books and equipment (AUD)
Approximately $650
Material fees (AUD)
$560. Students will be supplied with materials and special consumables.
Material fees (AUD)
$560. Students will be supplied with materials and special consumables.
Material fees (AUD)
$180. Students will be supplied with materials and special consumables.
Study pathways
On completion of the certificate IV, graduates may continue their study in:
* Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology (070014C)
* Diploma of Fashion and Textile Merchandising (071254A)
* Diploma of Visual Merchandising (070972A)
These courses are offered 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 25 units and classes are held approximately four days per week with 50 percent practical and 50 percent theory classes. Classes will be scheduled between 8.30am and 8.30pm, Monday to Friday.
The course consists of classroombased teaching, lectures, research and supervised coursework practical placement. Assessment includes tests, assignments, both individual and group, demonstration of practical components, field trips, class presentations and coursework practical placement.
Major study areas
* Fashion design
* Garment construction
* Patternmaking - flat and grading
* Fabric and fibre properties
* Quality
* Specifications
* Sourcing
* Costing principles
* Basic cutting
* Basic block development
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
