MST31022

Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Begin a rewarding career in the textile industry.

The Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles aims to equip you with the necessary skills in sewing, patternmaking, and industry processes for creating garments.

As a student in this program, you'll gain a working knowledge of fabric identification, fabric cutting, pattern-making methods, sewing techniques, laying-up, professional finishing, and alterations, all of which are key skills in this vital industry.

Whether you are currently working in the sector or are wanting to start fresh, the program will give you essential skills which can be put to good use in the clothing production and alteration business.


Delivery Mode


  • Classroom based

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    Duration


    • Approximately 65-80 weeks weeks (including holidays)



    Placement


    This course has no placement requirement.

    Employment Outcomes

    This qualification can lead you to job roles such as:

    • Dressmaker

    • Trainee pattern maker/technician

    • Sample machinist

    • Home-based business sewing

    • Assistant finisher

    • Production machinist

    • Assistant patternmaker

    • Specialist technical construction tasks

    Pathways to further study

    Graduates can continue their studies in:

    • MST40122 - Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology

    • MST40222 - Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion

    • MSS40321 - Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practises 

      Units of Study

      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

      MSTAT3001

      Produce technical drawings of garments

      MSTAT3002

      Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles

      MSTAT3005

      Sew Garments

      MSTAT3007

      Sew stretch knit garments

      MSTAT3010

      Perform garment repairs and alterations

      MSTTX3014

      Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

      MSTGN3023

      Estimate and cost jobs

      MSTCL2024

      Press Work

      MSTGN2024

      Perform minor maintenance

      CUADES301

      Explore the use of colour

      MSTGN2018

      Work in the TCF industry

      MSTAT3008

      Embellish textile products


      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.