Certificate IV in Millinery

Course Code:LMT40707
Department:Centre of Fashion
Study Area(s):Millinery
Location(s):Richmond
Course Length:Part-time night (1 year)
Direct Entry:You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute.
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Course overview

This course is designed to cover occupations such as a self-employed milliner. It allows for a multi-skilled outcome and provides a basis for career progression to higher skills in these areas.

Course modules

CORE
Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
LMTML4001AUndertake Specific Millinery Construction Techniques90
LMTML4004AManage Millinery Procurement and Cost Millinery Products30
LMTML4005AUndertake Initial Millinery Consultation, Subsequent Fittings and Finishing40
LMTML4006ASketch and Prepare Millinery Fashion Designs40
LMTML4007AMake Millinery Patterns40
LMTML4008AUndertake Couture Millinery90
Total hours:330
ELECTIVE
Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
LMTFD3001BMarket Design and Product to Local Outlets30
LMTGN3003BEstimate and Cost Job50
LMTML2003AProduce and Attach Millinery Trim30
LMTML4003APresent and Display Millinery15
LMTML4010AMake Couture Trims40
RTE3905ASell Products and Services50

Course Fees

Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!

You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!

Government SubsidisedFee For Service (Full fee)
ConcessionNon concessionRPLConcessionNon concessionRPL
Tuition fees$ 188$ 990^$ 95n/a$ 6,500^$ 3,250^
Student Services & Amenities Fees$ 32$ 212^n/an/an/an/a
Ancillary Fees$ 26$ 26n/an/an/an/a

^ Fees will not be more than stated.

* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.

* Materials fees may be required.

How to calculate fees? See the examples here.

Tuition feeStudent Services & Amenities FeesAncillary FeesTotal
Example 1:A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 200 nominal hours.
Government subsidised (Non concession)$1.75 x 200 = $350.00$0.32 x 200 = $64.00$26.00$440.00
Fee-For-Service (Non concession)$8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00n/an/a$8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00
Fee-For-Service (RPL)$4.00 x 200 = $800.00n/an/a$4.00 x 200 = $800.00
Example 2:A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours.
Government subsidised (Non concession)$1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00
but capped at the maximum of $990.00
$0.32 x 900 = $288.00
but capped at the maximum of $212.00
$26.00$1,228.00
Fee-For-Service (Non concession)$8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00
but capped at the maximum of $6500.00
n/an/a$6500.00
Fee-For-Service (RPL)$4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00
but capped at the maximum of $3250.00
n/an/a$3250.00

See the detailed fees structure.

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What costs and other fees should I expect?

Contact the Contact Centre on 9279 2222 or 13 TAFE (13 8233) or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may lead to employment or self-employment as a millinery technician, performing a range of advanced skills in a small made-to-measure enterprise.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

You will gain skills in couture millinery and trims, advanced construction techniques, costing, design, patternmaking marketing and merchandising.

What qualifications will I receive?

On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate IV in Millinery. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

Credit transfers may be available into the Certificate IV and Diploma in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

Can I apply?

You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed the Certificate III in Millinery; or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)

How do I apply?

You must obtain an application form from the institute. Contact 13 TAFE (138233) or 03 9279 2222. Please refer to the applications brochure which will provide details on timing of applications and enrolments.

How will I be selected for this course?

All applicants will need to attend a pre-selection interview. Enquiries to the Centre of Fashion on (03) 9425 5763.

How long is the course?

The course spans 1 year part time evening of 360 nominal hours.

Where and how can I study?

You will study at the Richmond campus.
Part-time evening course runs one night per week with a two-week intensive workshop in Term 2, over one year.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. Assessment requirements will be clearly outlined in advance. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be given this information upon induction.

Additional comments

This course does not have a mid-year entry point.
2012 applications open 1st September 2011.

What will I study?

Mandatory units:
Undertake specific millinery construction techniques; Manage millinery procurement and cost millinery products; Undertake initial millinery consultation, subsequent fittings and finishing; Sketch and prepare millinery fashion designs; Make millinery patterns and; Undertake couture millinery.

Specialist units:
Present and display millinery; Make couture trims and; Market design product to local outlets; Produce and attach millinery trims; Estimate and cost jobs and; Sell products and services.

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