MST20722
Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Apparel, Fashion & Textiles

Further Study Opportunities

Certificate III in Applied Fashion and Design
Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production
Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Certificate IV Clothing Production
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandise
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Diploma of Design (Fashion and Sustainability)
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Bachelor of Fashion Design

Overview

This course will provide an introduction to basic design and to develop skills and knowledge to prepare for work in a creative and production oriented environment within the fashion industry. Opportunities are provided to acquire and develop skills in sewing, design processes, working with patterns, applying quality standards and interpreting basic sketches. Students may attain qualification upon satisfactory completion of all units.

Duration
2 Years
Credits

VPC: Each completed 90-hour block of VET equals one VPC credit.

VCE/VCE VM: Recognition of up to four VCE VET units at Units 1&2 level, and a VCE VET Unit 3–4 sequence.

ATAR: Students will be eligible for a 10% increment.

VASS: VE1

Course Details

Delivery Mode: Face to face onsite at the Host school(s).
Assessment Methods: Written, Practical Tasks, Observations and Project/Portfolio.

Core Units of Competency:

  • MSTGN2011 Identify materials used in the TCF (Textile, Clothing and Footwear) industry
  • MSTGN2013 Work safely
  • MSTGN2012 Work in the TCF industry
  • MSTGN2010 Cycle production work
  • MSTGN2014 Apply quality standards
  • MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Structured Workplace Learning

It is strongly recommended that students undertake a minimum 80 hours of work placement.

Prerequisites: No prerequisites required

Career Pathways

With additional training and experience possible future career pathways may include work in the following areas/sectors:

  • Fashion Designer
  • Clothing Pattern Maker
  • Footwear Worker
  • Clothing Trades Person
  • Garment Cutter
  • Machinist or Subcontractor
  • Textile Designer
  • Interior Decorator
  • Theatrical Costume
  • Maker and Designer
  • Clothing and Soft
  • Furnishing Production Worker
  • Fashion Coordinator
  • Retail Buyer
Fees

Please speak with your VET Coordinator for further information, including any applicable fees and whether a uniform is required.

Host Schools
Days/Times
Northern College of the Arts & Technology NCAT, 6736
Wednesday
8.30am—12.30pm
Units 1&2
Wednesday
1.30pm—5.30pm
Units 1&2
Thursday
1.30pm—5.00pm
Units 3&4