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Clothing, Textiles & Design

Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Certificate III (LMT31406)

 

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Who should enrol in this qualification?

  • People who would like to work in the clothing industry.
  • People looking for a change in career.
  • People who have completed some units in the Certificate II or III in Clothing Production or Certificates II or III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and now want the entire qualification.
  • People who would like to gain specific skills by completing some units and not the entire qualification.
  • People currently working in the clothing industry and wanting to gain a qualification.

Do I need any skills?

Whilst there are no prerequisites for this Qualification, it is desirable for Students to have:

  • the ability to meet the learning demands of the qualification.
  • interpersonal communication and personal presentation skills required to work effectively in the Clothing Industry.
  • a basic knowledge of, and interest in, the industry sector.
  • an understanding of the typical daily work roles for a career in the industry sector.
  • ability to comply with the security/safety standards required by workroom regulations.
  • sufficient verbal & written language skills to understand, communicate and carryout basic instructions within the training environment.
  • basic computer skills.

TAFE Tasmania has support available to help students who may have difficulty meeting the above requirements. Some of these skills may be improved through the learning process.

How long will it take?

Hobart City Campus - Enrolment & Information Dates

Full-time
Part-time

Launceston Alanvale Campus - Enrolment & Information Dates

Full-time 30-weeks
Monday - Wednesday, 9am to 4pm
Thursday - 9am to 12noon

Burnie Campus - Enrolment & Information Dates Full-time 30-weeks

Where can I learn?

Hobart City Campus - Level 2, 75 Campbell Street
Launceston Alanvale Campus - Alanvale Road
Burnie Campus - Mooreville Road

How will I learn?

Units from the Training Package are delivered holistically in the classroom environment simulating workplace practices.

Full or part-time students
This qualification is for people looking for a change in career or for those who would like to gain skills by completing some units and who do not have an apprenticeship. Students may enrol in either full or part-time study to attend class. Learning options can include:

  • Simulated workroom – Learning will be in the Institute of TAFE Tasmania.
  • Demonstrations – to show you how to do tasks.
  • Learner Guides – Books that contain information to help with learning.
  • DVDs and Videos – Resources that give extra support and information.
  • Computer Assisted Learning – A self-paced system that gives extra support and information.
  • Classroom learning for theory.

How will I be assessed?

Assessments are conducted at the Institute of TAFE Tasmania and/or in the workplace. Assessment may be a combination of:

  • Recognition of current skills – you may be able to show that you already have the ability, and don’t need to be assessed again. Ask us for more information.
  • Short written/verbal assessment – question and answer style test.
  • Projects – group or individual, may be practical or research based.
  • Assignments – research topic and provide a written/verbal response.
  • Practical –observation of tasks.
  • Product – the quality and/or content of the products produced.

Throughout all assessments, Workplace/Occupational Health & Safety and Quality procedures must be followed.

If required, other assessment methods may be used for students (eg documented verbal tests instead of short written tests).

What other study or career options are available?

  • Students who complete selected units only, may enrol in the entire Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
  • Full or part-time training that leads to a Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology or Certificate IV in Clothing Production.
  • Employment in the Clothing Industry and/or allied industries.
  • Further study opportunities relative to the Clothing and Textiles Industry.

What Competencies will I undertake?

To achieve a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology , 18 units must be completed comprising:
- 11 core units, plus
- minimum of 5 Specialists units
- maximum of 2 open Elective units

Units must be selected according to the rules described below.

CORE UNITS
All eleven (11) units must be selected

LMTGN2001A Follow Defined OH&S Policies and Procedures
LMTGN2002A Apply Quality Standards
LMTCL2003A Identify Fibres and Fabrics
LMTCL2001A Use a Sewing Machine
LMTFD2005A Identify Design Process for Fashion Designs
LMTFD2001A Design and Produce a Simple Garment
LMTGN2003A Work in the Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Industry
OR LMTFD2004A Work within an Indigenous Cultural Framework
LMTCL2004A Sew Components (P)
LMTCL2010A Modify Patterns to Create Basic Styles
LMTCL2011A Draw and Interpret a Basic Sketch
LMTCL3001A Identify Fabric Performance and Handling Requirements (P)

SPECIALIST UNITS
A minimum of five (5) units must be selected

LMTGN2009A Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
LMTFD2002A Apply printing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
LMTFD2003A Apply dyeing techniques to produce Indigenous textile designs
LMTGN2004A Work in a team environment
LMTGN3002A Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
LMTCL3002A Prepare and produce sewn garment (P)
LMTCL3003A Perform garment repairs and alterations (P)
LMTFD3003A Prepare design concept for a simple garment (P)
LMTCL3006A Assemble bra or swimwear (P)
LMTFD3004A Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
LMTCL3007A Embellish garment by hand or machine (P)
LMTCL3009A Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles (P)
LMTFD3001A Market design product to local outlets
LMTFD3002A Design and produce Indigenous printed textiles to a brief (P)

OPEN ELECTIVE UNITS
A maximum of two (2) units may be selected. Two units can be selected from:
Clothing Production specialist units at the AQF levels II, III & IV
Other TCF Training Package units at AQF levels II, III & IV
Other Training Packages at AQF levels II, III & IV

2008 Fees

You'll be surprised at how affordable TAFE Tasmania is - most courses have a cap of $990 for one calendar year of training ($275 with concession). You do not pay HECS. Additional costs may apply to some courses for uniforms, licenses or text books.

Concessions … apply to students in receipt of, or dependant of a person in receipt of Centrelink benefits (e.g. Austudy, Abstudy, Youth Allowance, New Start, Pension, Parenting Payment etc.).

For more details on fees please call 1300 655 307.

Assessment Validation Process

A range of assessors from the Institute of TAFE Tasmania’s state-wide Clothing and Textiles team and/or representatives from Tasmanian clothing enterprises, meet once a year to review, compare and evaluate our assessment process, tools and evidence. Recommendation from these meetings, that improve the quality and consistency of assessments, are documented and actioned.

Consultation

A range of Clothing Enterprises were consulted when the Learning and Assessment Strategies for this qualification were developed.

Clothing and Textiles Details

South
Phone: (03) 6233 7356 or (03) 6233 7365
Fax: (03)6231 2899
Email: Marie.Thorn@tafe.tas.edu.au

North/Northwest
Phone: (03)6336 2725 or (03) 6434 5892
Fax: (03) 6336 4200
Email: Clothing & Textiles, North

Or call TAFE Tasmania General Enquiries: 1300 655 307

 

 


Last Updated

Tuesday, 3 June 2008 (M)

 
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