What does this course involve?
If you’re looking to increase your chances of finding work in the fashion industry, this course will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills in a broad range of areas.
You’ll gain practical skills such as how to draw and interpret basic sketches, identify fibres and fabrics, develop patterns and use a sewing machine.
You’ll also learn to prepare and produce garments, calculate costs for fashion products and conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments.
You’ll also be encouraged to participate in industry competitions and awards to increase your profile in the fashion industry.
This course is also available to international students.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may provide you with employment as:
- an assistant product developer
- a patternmaker
- a grader
- a production supervisor
- a quality assurance/control officer
- small business operators.
As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
Accreditation
Nationally Recognised
What further study options will I have?
You may wish to progress into the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
Can I apply?
- You must have successfully completed Year 12, or equivalent
How do I apply?
- To apply for a full time position in this course you must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries from August. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, you will be able to apply directly to the Institute.
- To apply for a part time place (or off campus place if applicable) in this course, you will need to contact the Institute directly.
- Supplementary application requirements are necessary for this course. Please read the information contained in the selection process.
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).
How will I be selected for this course?
- Individual Interview
- Assessment of Folio
- Supplementary requirements to the application process apply:
- You will need to contact the Institute in October on (03) 9286 9632 to book your interview.
- At the interview you should:
- present a folio (including sketches, drawings and illustrations of your designs)
- present 2 garments which demonstrate an ability to work creativly with pattern, fabrics, embellishment and construction techniques
- demonstrate literacy and numeracy
- Interviews are conducted in late November for course commencement in February.
Length of course
Full time - 1 year (day and evening)
Part time - available by negotiation (day and evening)
Where will I study?
Whitehorse Campus
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Government Funded
This course attracts Victorian Government funding. For information about Fees and Charges please click here. This qualification may also be provided on a fee for service basis to industry, interstate or international students.
Click here to learn about scholarships that may be relevant to this course.
How will I be assessed?
- Written assessment
- Practical assessment
Will my previous experience or study count?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.
Unit of Competency Details
Year 1, Semester 1
LMTCL2001A – Use a sewing machine - (50 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to use a single sewing machine to align and sew work pieces.
LMTCL2003A – Identify fibres and fabrics - (50 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to identify fibres and fabrics commonly used in the construction of garments and accessories.
LMTCL2004A – Sew components - (50 hours)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to align and sew components using a minimum of two machines and operation techniques.
LMTCL2011A – Draw and interpret a basic sketch - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to draw and interpret a two-dimensional sketch of a garment, to identify construction features.
LMTCL3009A – Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles - (50 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles.
LMTFD3004A – Draw a trade drawing for fashion design - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design.
LMTFD4002A – Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to identify the elements & principles of colour theory & apply it in the design process for fashion products.
LMTFD4003A – Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to assist with research and preparation of initial garment design concepts.
LMTFD4014A – Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to identify influences on fashion design and construction techniques of the 20th century.
LMTFD4020A – Use electronic fashion design tools - (80 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to use a range of electronic design programs & equipment such as software programs & computing technology. This unit is delivered 40 hrs semester 1 and 40 hrs semester 2.
LMTGN2001A – Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures - (20 hours)
This unit covers the knowledge & skills to follow defined OH&S policies and procedures relating to work being undertaken.
Year 1, Semester 2
LMTCL3001A – Identify fabric performance and handling requirements - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements.
LMTCL3002A – Prepare and produce sewn garment - (60 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to prepare, align and sew garments.
LMTFD2005A – Identify design process for fashion designs - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to identify the elements and principles of the design process for fashion, including colour.
LMTFD4004A – Calculate cost estimates for fashion products - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to develop cost estimates for sample production of products within the fashion industry.
LMTFD4006A – Interact and network with fashion industry participants - (80 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to communicate with others working along the fashion idustry supply chain, to ensure design processes and outcomes meet requirements.
LMTFD4007A – Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to apply quality assurance standards to work operations in the patternmaking industry.
LMTFD4008A – Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to construct stock size blocks according to size & fit specifications.
LMTFD4010A – Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles - (80 hours)
This unit covers the skills and knowledge to create patterns using existing block, and applying advanced patternmaking principles.
LMTFD4012A – Develop product specifications for fashion design - (40 hours)
This unit applies to patternmaking or design, where accurate specifications are required to communicate, interpret & clarify a garment design to ensure production achieves design brief.
LMTFD5003A – Analyse fit model - (30 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to analyse and select the fit model used to present sample garments and derive garment fit and size standard.
LMTFD5013A – Develop merchandising plans for fashion products - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to develop merchandising plans for fashion products.
Year 2, Semester 1
LMTFD4001A – Apply design studio process - (100 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to apply design studio processes when interpreting & responding to a specified brief through the production of a fashion design product.
LMTFD4013A – Grade 2D patterns - (80 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to grade flat or 2D patterns used for garment production.
LMTFD4015A – Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications - (50 hours)
This subject covers the skills and knowledge to create a pattern from a block to meet design and fit specifications of the customer. This subject also focuses on Children’s and Men’s Wear.
LMTFD4021A – Drape fabrics to make patterns - (40 hours)
This unit covers the skills & knowledge to drape fabrics to make patterns.