LMT50306 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Qualification: Diploma (AQF)
Training Package: LMT00 - Textiles, Clothing and Footwear
TAFE NSW Course No: 19508
Nominal Hours: 1604

This course is for people who want to learn and apply creative, practical, technical skills and knowledge, and to explore the application of design and product development processes as a means of gaining employment in the fashion industry at an assistant manager level.

The focus of this qualification is on the design and development of fashion concepts from research through to patternmaking, sizing, fitting and analysis, construction, garment realisation to merchandising, all within a fashion industry context.

The principles and techniques of block construction, figure and size analysis, patternmaking and garment cutting and construction are the key to successful garment design and development. Depending on the electives selected, areas covered include textile fibre and fabric identification and analysis of their characteristics, fabric manipulation to achieve creative effects, identifying design influences, sketching, fashion illustration, and applying design elements and principles to fashion concept development, developing product specifications, development of the fashion designs through patternmaking, pattern draping, grading and advanced construction techniques for complex garments, lingerie and swimwear design, block construction using sizing systems, analysing garment fit, calculating costs and communicating and selling design concepts, using computer technology and specialist fashion computer software for fashion industry applications.

The training environment will simulate what it is like to work in the fashion industry, and how to work safely to produce quality product outcomes. Industry-linkage work placement with a host fashion company is included in the course. It is a hands-on course that allows for creative expression to develop and be displayed through the design, development and production of fashion ranges by applying design studio processes to meet client briefs.

Career Opportunities: Graduates from this qualification are well-placed to gain employment within the fashion industry as assistant designers, product developers, assistant patternmakers and graders, CAD operators, specification technicians, fashion prototype developers, assistant production managers, assistant supply chain managers, assistant brand managers, and fashion merchandisers.

Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to do LMT60306 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology. Students with LMT31406 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology and LMT30505 Certificate III in Clothing Production are encouraged to do this course.

Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate or equivalent.

Early Exit Points: Depending on your choice of electives you may be eligible to receive LMT41006 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (19507).

Selection Criteria: There are two selection criteria and they are equally important. Your application will be assessed using the following selection criteria:

Education and Training (50%) - Evidence will demonstrate your current and previous education and training and any factors that may have influenced the type and level of education and training you have undertaken.

Relevance to Career Plans and Goals (50%) - Evidence will demonstrate the relevance of the course to your career goals. You should:
- indicate the requirement of the course for your job, if you are employed
- indicate your reasons for undertaking the course, including your career plans and goals
- include any other factors relevant to your application, which may include:

* your paid or unpaid work experience
* your life and community experience
* knowledge of the career area
*any other factors that influenced your career plans and goals.

Selection Method: Your selection into this course will be based on the information provided on the TAFE NSW Course Application Form.

Modules/Units
Core:
LMTCL2003A	Identify fibres and fabrics
LMTCL3001A	Identify fabric performance and handling requirements
LMTFD3004A	Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
LMTFD4001A	* Apply design studio process
LMTFD4006A	Interact and network with fashion industry participants
LMTFD4012A	Develop product specifications for fashion design
LMTGN2001A	Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures
Elective: contact the campus for details.
Requirements to receive the qualification: To receive this Diploma you must complete a total of 34 units as follows: Group 1: seven core units Group 2: at least ten AQF5 units including at least 5 graded units from subgroup 1. The remaining seventeen elective units may be selected in any combination from groups 2,3,4 and 5, with no more than three units selected from Group 5. Your teacher can assist you to select the most appropriate units to suit your needs.

Applying and enrolling:

Semester 2, 2008: Places may still be available in some units. Contact the campus for details.

Campuses:

Wollongbar - contact Marianne Wade on (02) 6620 4700.

Semester 1 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide application form by 31 October 2008. Late applications will be accepted.

Campuses:

Wollongbar - Full-time. This course will be replaced by LMT50307 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology in Semester 1 2009.
For more information contact Marianne Wade on (02) 6620 4700.