Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Got a passion for fashion? This course can set you up on a fantastic career path as a designer, assistant product developer, patternmaker, production supervisor, or other specialist roles within the fashion industry.
Would you love to work as a designer, assistant product developer, patternmaker, production supervisor, or other specialist roles within the fashion industry?
With this training, you'll build your interpersonal and technical skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate production and business management in the apparel, fashion and textiles industry. The skills and knowledge you'll gain will be relevant to a range of jobs and careers within the industry.
Job roles in the design and production side of the industry may include assistant designers, assistant product developers, patternmakers, and production supervisors. In the business side, roles may include positions in marketing, public relations, buying and visual merchandising or for self-employed designers.
Note: This course is designed for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you are new to this, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this is the right training 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: MST50122
- WA State ID: BIY3
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.
Start on the runway to a successful career in the fashion industry
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city. North Metro 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 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing. 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.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Would you love to work as a designer, assistant product developer, patternmaker, production supervisor, or other specialist roles within the fashion industry?
With this training, you'll build your interpersonal and technical skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate production and business management in the apparel, fashion and textiles industry. The skills and knowledge you'll gain will be relevant to a range of jobs and careers within the industry.
Job roles in the design and production side of the industry may include assistant designers, assistant product developers, patternmakers, and production supervisors. In the business side, roles may include positions in marketing, public relations, buying and visual merchandising or for self-employed designers.
Note: This course is designed for people who already have some background or experience in this field. If you are new to this, please seek advice from the training provider to see whether this is the right training 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: MST50122
- WA State ID: BIY3
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.
Start on the runway to a successful career in the fashion industry
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city. North Metro 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 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing. 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.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Delivery location
Start on the runway to a successful career in the fashion industry
Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city. North Metro 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 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing. 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.
This course is only offered in semester one of each year.
Locations
This course is not currently available at any private training providers.
Fashion industry training
This short video showcases the creative industries training at Western Australia's North Metropolitan TAFE. This training may also be available at other TAFEs across WA.
Doing your qualification at a WA TAFE college or accredited private training provider will ensure you're receiving quality, industry standard training to get the skills and knowledge employers are looking for.
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Disclaimer
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