MST40222

Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion (Garment Construction, Design and Patternmaking)

Take your textile and fashion skills to the next level.

The Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion (Garment Construction, Design and Patternmaking) aims to level up your existing technical production skills and knowledge while adding business and design outcomes to get you ready for design, construction and merchandising management roles.

As a student in this program, you'll gain a working knowledge of design fundamentals and prototyping, bespoke garment making, and other advanced technical skills, as well as industry knowledge and the use of computing technology for textile outcomes.

Whether you are currently working in the sector or are simply upskilling, the program will give you essential skills which can be put to good use in clothing design, production and alteration.

We encourage students to have completed the MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles or equivalent qualification. Students who have completed MST30116 or MST30119 will require additional training.

Delivery Mode


  • Classroom based

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Duration


  • Approximately 88 weeks (including holidays)

Placement


This course has no placement requirement.

Employment Outcomes

This qualification can lead you to job roles such as

  • Dressmaker
  • Assistant to Pattern maker/Technician
  • Sample hand machinist
  • Fashion Designer/ Fashion Administration Assistant
  • Home-based business sewing
  • Assistant finisher
  • Production machinist
  • Assistant patternmaker
  • Specialist technical construction tasks

Pathways to further study

Graduates can continue their studies in:

  • MST50119 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
  • MST50219 - Diploma of Textile Design and Development
  • MST60219 - Advanced Diploma of Textile Design and Development
  • MST60119 - Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Units of Study

MSMWHS200

Work safely

MSTAT3001

Produce technical drawings of garments

MSTFD4023

Calculate cost estimates for TCF products

MSTGN2014

Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

MSTGN3018

Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production

MSTGN3021

Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements

MSTGN4023

Interact and network with TCF industry participants

MSTGN4024

Quality assure textile products

MSTAT4012

Produce garments using advanced construction techniques

MSTAT4013

Measure, lay-up and cut bespoke garments

MSTAT4014

Assemble and fit bespoke garments

MSTAT4015

Determine and perform advanced garment repairs and alterations

MSTAT4016

Cut and sew design prototypes

MSTGN4019

Plan and implement production within a work area

MSTAT4004

Develop product specifications for garment designs

MSTAT4007

Construct stock size blocks for garments

MSTAT4009

Grade 2D patterns

MSTAT4010

Create garment patterns for individual sizes from blocks

MSTAT4011

Drape fabrics to make patterns

MSTAT3006

Assemble bras or swimwear


VICSEG New Futures trading as New Futures Training TOID: 21203.

This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. Eligibility criteria apply.

We encourage individuals with disabilities to access our training.