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Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles [Design and product development]

  • Diploma

Step into the dynamic world of fashion and apparel with our Fashion Design and Production training program!Unleash your creative potential as you gain specialized technical skills.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Course Code
MST50122, 114749G
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$12,804 per year / $15,504 total
International Fees
$12,804 per year / $15,504 total

About this course

Step into the dynamic world of fashion and apparel with our Fashion Design and Production training program!

Unleash your creative potential as you gain specialized technical skills. Dive into trend forecasting and textiles to stay ahead of the fashion curve.

Develop your fashion illustration and design abilities, and bring your visions to life through specification writing, costing, and sustainable product development.

Embrace the latest technologies in pattern making, CAD grading, and virtual 3D skills, ensuring you're equipped for success in today's fast-paced fashion industry.

Join us in fashioning a sustainable future by blending style with a more conscious and responsible approach to fashion.

Training includes working with textile testing and investigation equipment, virtual and digital technology platforms, fit models for patternmaking, simulated client briefs, and presenting a fashion range in a promotional event.

Unlock a world of exciting career opportunities including roles such as Junior Designer, Pattern Maker, Garment Technologist, Virtual Technology Operator, or Fashion Business Entrepreneur.

Choose your path and embark on a fulfilling journey in the world of fashion!

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Equivalent to Australian Year 12.

  • OR Completion of MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles is required for entry into this course.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Bentley

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Garment Technologist
  • Junior Designer
  • Patternmaker
Career opportunities
  • Garment Technologist
  • Junior Designer
  • Patternmaker
  • Garment Technologist
  • Junior Designer
  • Patternmaker
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 25 units. These 25 are comprised of 9 core units and 16 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • MSTAT5001
      Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief
    • MSTFD4022
      Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
    • MSTFD5027
      Cost production of fashion and textile designs
    • MSTGN3018
      Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
    • MSTGN4023
      Interact and network with TCF industry participants
    • MSTGN4024
      Quality assure textile products
    • MSTGN4025
      Use digital design tools
    • MSTGN5017
      Assess impacts of emerging industry innovations and practices
    • MSTGN5018
      Research and analyse textile materials
    Elective units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • CUAACD411
      Integrate colour theory and design processes
    • CUAPPR515 Establish and maintain safe creative practice
    • CUATEX501 Refine techniques for textile work
    • MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
    • MSTAT3005 Sew garments
    • MSTAT4008 Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks
    • MSTAT4009 Grade 2D patterns
    • MSTAT4011 Drape fabrics to make patterns
    • MSTAT4016 Cut and sew design prototypes
    • MSTAT5002 Progress garment design concepts to production
    • MSTAT5003 Produce garment illustrations
    • MSTAT5004 Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
    • MSTAT5011 Develop standard-size patterns from existing blocks for garments with advanced styling
    • MSTAT5014 Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
    • MSTFD5025 Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
    • MSTGN5013 Prepare technical workplace documentation