Course structure

This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the fashion industry.

Skills may be applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace roles and enterprise requirements.

Outcomes allows for specialisation in fashion design and generalist roles.

This qualification applies to management of textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) operations that require knowledge of fashion design and technical production processes, the use of emerging technologies and TCF merchandising techniques that may be applied at various stages of the supply chain.

Major Study Areas

• Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices
  
• Develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for fashion or textile items
  
• Manage production process
  
• Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development
  
• Manage retail brands online
  
• Manage quality system and procedures
  
• Manage product development of fashion designs
  
• Manage fashion design process
  
• Develop a fashion range
  
• Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production
  
• Determine and specify advanced construction processes
  
• Manage advanced patternmaking processes
  
• Design and produce knitted textile products

Books and Equipment (AUD$)

Approximately $1,120

• Academic: Australian Year 12 equivalency or higher
• English language: Academic IELTS 5.5 no band less than 5.0 overall or recognised equivalency

March and August.

Students can undertake further studies at the university level.

Graduates may seek employment as a:

• Fashion Designer
  
• Patternmaker
  
• Grader
  
• Quality Controller Manager
  
• Production Manager
  
• Assistant Production Manager
  
• Garment Technician

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