TAFE SA
24 months
A 24-month foundation course in fashion design and apparel production teaching garment construction, pattern modification, and textile knowledge. Perfect for aspiring fashion designers, self-employed producers, or those starting a clothing business.
Applicants must complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Assessment (LLND) prior to enrollment. You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required for the blended learning components. No prior fashion experience is necessary as this is a foundation-level qualification.
Core units cover work safety, quality standards, fabric and textile identification, sewing by machine, sustainable practice in apparel production, and interaction in design environments. Elective units include pattern modification, technical garment drawing, textile embellishment, hand sewing and finishing, stretch knit garment construction, garment assembly, design concept communication, and basic drawing techniques. Students complete 6 core units and 12 elective units totaling comprehensive training in fashion design and production.
TAFE SA is a leading vocational education provider in South Australia with strong industry connections. 90% of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with overall training quality, and 87% would recommend their training. The institution offers blended learning combining hands-on classroom instruction with flexible online components, supported by experienced lecturers. TAFE SA's fashion program provides practical, industry-relevant skills with pathways to further study and employment in the fashion industry.
Graduates can pursue careers as fashion designers, tailors, dressmakers, or establish their own fashion businesses. The qualification is particularly suitable for self-employed individuals undertaking low-volume production for local distribution outlets such as markets. Successful completion provides a foundation for advancing to higher-level fashion qualifications such as the Bachelor of Creative Arts (Costume Design), enabling progression into professional fashion design, costume design, or fashion production management roles.
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