MST31022
Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

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Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.

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Course overview

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Locations

North
Alanvale

North West
Burnie

South
Campbell Street

Attendance options

Full-time

Study type

Mixed Learning

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 2,420.00
Concession* $ 400.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Get creative and master the design skills you’ll need to construct and produce a range of fashion garments

If you love fashion and want to learn basic design and pattern skills, this nationally recognised qualification is just the course you’ve been looking for!

Delivered in one of our classroom-based Fashion workrooms located in Burnie, Launceston or Hobart, you’ll learn the fundamentals of fashion design and pattern making – including garment construction techniques and industrial sewing production methods.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge in basic design, sewing production methods, laying and cutting, pattern making and garment construction (sewing) to complete a range of products.

You’ll be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively with others, and your classes will simulate standard industry workplace practices so that you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge you need to work safely in the workplace.

In this course, you will also learn how to identify fibres, fabrics and textiles and apply quality standards, as well as increase your knowledge of the textile, clothing and footwear industry and the underpinning knowledge required to progress to higher qualification levels.

Successful completion of this course will give you a vocational outcome in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and will equip you to seek employment opportunities in Fashion Design industry at an introductory level.

If you love fashion and want to learn basic design and pattern skills, this nationally recognised qualification is just the course you’ve been looking for!

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Alanvale	3 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time 18 Hours per week for 36 weeks 3 days a week - Mondays & Tuesdays 9am – 3pm as well as Wednesday mornings, 9am-12pm. Wednesday afternoons – 1-3pm State-wide online class and learning tasks. Up to 6 hours per week additional work tasks.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
South
Campbell Street	3 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time 18 Hours per week for 36 weeks 3 days a week - Mondays & Tuesdays 9am – 3pm as well as Wednesday mornings, 9am-12pm. Wednesday afternoons – 1-3pm State-wide online class and learning tasks. Up to 6 hours per week additional work tasks.	Mixed Learning	Apply now
North West
Burnie	3 Feb 2025 - 12 Dec 2025	Full-time 18 Hours per week for 36 weeks. 3 days a week - Mondays & Tuesdays 9am – 3pm as well as Wednesday mornings, 9am-12pm. Wednesday afternoons – 1-3pm State-wide online class and learning tasks. Up to 6 hours per week additional work tasks.	Mixed Learning	Apply now

Entry

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

$150 for materials used in class that the student retains.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

For this course, you will need:

Students are required to purchase their own diary, note book, binders, pens, pencils, rulers (including pattern making/grading ruler), start-up sewing kit and scissors.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a MST31022 - Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSS402055	Apply quality standards
MSTAT2005	Sew materials by machine
MSTGN2023	Identify and handle fabrics and textiles
MSTGN3018	Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
MSTGN3019	Interact with others in an apparel and textile design and production environment

Elective units
MSTAT2001	Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
MSTAT2002	Draw basic sketches of textile products
MSTAT2003	Modify patterns
MSTAT2004	Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTAT3001	Produce technical drawings of garments
MSTAT3002	Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT3005	Sew garments
MSTAT3007	Sew stretch knit garments
MSTAT3008	Embellish textile products
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTGN3021	Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements
MSTTX3014	Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Information Session

Career opportunities

Sewing Machinist
Assistant Patternmaker
Fashion Design Assistant
Basic Clothing Alternations
Fabric, Haberdashery or Fashion Retail

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Career opportunities

Sewing Machinist
Assistant Patternmaker
Fashion Design Assistant
Basic Clothing Alternations
Fabric, Haberdashery or Fashion Retail

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Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

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MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Information Session

Career opportunities

Information Session

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

MST31022
Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles