Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
If you have a passion for fashion and would love to create wearable, touchable art — maybe even create your own label — this is the course that can give you a range of fashion business and technical production skills.
Gain a wide range of specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to enable you to express your ideas and perspectives through apparel, fashion and textiles. You will graduate with a range of fashion business and technical production skills!
Job roles may include designers, product developers, senior patternmakers and production managers. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.
You'll learn how to use initiative and judgement in planning, design, technical or management functions in the apparel industry and all aspects of textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) quality management as well as fashion industry trends and innovations, TCF fibre and fabric performance, presenting a design concept, estimating production costs, TCF computing technologies.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Fashion
Course ID
- National ID: MST60122
- WA State ID: BIY2
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city
North Metropolitan TAFE’s well established fashion department offers a stimulating design space that combines creativity with the underpinning practical skills necessary for success in an exciting and challenging industry.
The Advanced Diploma builds on the skills you've gained from the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. You will learn in simulated workplace design studios where original design interpretations, lateral thinking and extensive research are encouraged.
During this course you'll be given the opportunity to get involved in our creative community by participating in collaborations across various learning areas such as product design, jewellery design, graphic design and visual art; and gain real industry experience through our work placement programs.
On completion you’ll have an impressive skill set preparing you for further study or work in the real world.
Please note: the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising contains pre-requisite units for this Advanced Diploma course, it is therefore strongly recommended that you have completed the Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising (or equivalent) before applying for this course.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
Elevate your fashion future with our Advanced Fashion Management training!
Advanced industry roles: Shape the future of fashion by developing versatile expertise, knowledge and creativity, and adept management skills to excel in this dynamic field. Apply and build on this expertise in a work placement component.
Stay ahead with tech: Dive into emerging technologies, innovation and virtual 3D sampling. Embrace the swiftly evolving fashion scene.
Sustainability mindset: Instill a product stewardship mindset, fostering ethical practices and circular economy awareness for a responsible fashion future.
Limitless possibilities: Advanced Diploma graduates step into a world of design innovation, creativity, and leadership through job roles such as Fashion Entrepreneurs, Designers, Product Developers, Senior Patternmakers, Garment Technologists, or Production and Supply Chain Managers.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Gain a wide range of specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills to enable you to express your ideas and perspectives through apparel, fashion and textiles. You will graduate with a range of fashion business and technical production skills!
Job roles may include designers, product developers, senior patternmakers and production managers. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.
You'll learn how to use initiative and judgement in planning, design, technical or management functions in the apparel industry and all aspects of textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) quality management as well as fashion industry trends and innovations, TCF fibre and fabric performance, presenting a design concept, estimating production costs, TCF computing technologies.
Note: This course is best suited for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you're unsure, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this course is the right choice for you.
Completion of this nationally recognised and accredited qualification may provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification or university degree, should you wish to pursue further study in this field.
Industry area
- Creative Industries
Study area
- Fashion
Course ID
- National ID: MST60122
- WA State ID: BIY2
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city
North Metropolitan TAFE’s well established fashion department offers a stimulating design space that combines creativity with the underpinning practical skills necessary for success in an exciting and challenging industry.
The Advanced Diploma builds on the skills you've gained from the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. You will learn in simulated workplace design studios where original design interpretations, lateral thinking and extensive research are encouraged.
During this course you'll be given the opportunity to get involved in our creative community by participating in collaborations across various learning areas such as product design, jewellery design, graphic design and visual art; and gain real industry experience through our work placement programs.
On completion you’ll have an impressive skill set preparing you for further study or work in the real world.
Please note: the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising contains pre-requisite units for this Advanced Diploma course, it is therefore strongly recommended that you have completed the Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising (or equivalent) before applying for this course.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
Elevate your fashion future with our Advanced Fashion Management training!
Advanced industry roles: Shape the future of fashion by developing versatile expertise, knowledge and creativity, and adept management skills to excel in this dynamic field. Apply and build on this expertise in a work placement component.
Stay ahead with tech: Dive into emerging technologies, innovation and virtual 3D sampling. Embrace the swiftly evolving fashion scene.
Sustainability mindset: Instill a product stewardship mindset, fostering ethical practices and circular economy awareness for a responsible fashion future.
Limitless possibilities: Advanced Diploma graduates step into a world of design innovation, creativity, and leadership through job roles such as Fashion Entrepreneurs, Designers, Product Developers, Senior Patternmakers, Garment Technologists, or Production and Supply Chain Managers.
Delivery location
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city
North Metropolitan TAFE’s well established fashion department offers a stimulating design space that combines creativity with the underpinning practical skills necessary for success in an exciting and challenging industry.
The Advanced Diploma builds on the skills you've gained from the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. You will learn in simulated workplace design studios where original design interpretations, lateral thinking and extensive research are encouraged.
During this course you'll be given the opportunity to get involved in our creative community by participating in collaborations across various learning areas such as product design, jewellery design, graphic design and visual art; and gain real industry experience through our work placement programs.
On completion you’ll have an impressive skill set preparing you for further study or work in the real world.
Please note: the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising contains pre-requisite units for this Advanced Diploma course, it is therefore strongly recommended that you have completed the Diploma of Applied Fashion and Merchandising (or equivalent) before applying for this course.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Locations
Elevate your fashion future with our Advanced Fashion Management training!
Advanced industry roles: Shape the future of fashion by developing versatile expertise, knowledge and creativity, and adept management skills to excel in this dynamic field. Apply and build on this expertise in a work placement component.
Stay ahead with tech: Dive into emerging technologies, innovation and virtual 3D sampling. Embrace the swiftly evolving fashion scene.
Sustainability mindset: Instill a product stewardship mindset, fostering ethical practices and circular economy awareness for a responsible fashion future.
Limitless possibilities: Advanced Diploma graduates step into a world of design innovation, creativity, and leadership through job roles such as Fashion Entrepreneurs, Designers, Product Developers, Senior Patternmakers, Garment Technologists, or Production and Supply Chain Managers.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
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