LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
Qualification: Certificate IV (AQF)
Training Package: LMT07 - Textiles Clothing and Footwear
TAFE NSW Course No: 19557
This course is for people who want to learn and apply creative, practical, technical skills and knowledge as a means of gaining employment in the fashion industry at an assistant's level. The focus of this qualification is on education and training in the areas of design, patternmaking, production, and using technology within the fashion industry context.
Depending on the electives selected, areas covered include:
- textile fibre and fabric identification and analysis of their characteristics;
- identifying design influences;
- sketching, and applying design elements and principles to fashion concept development;
- developing product specifications,
- developing fashion designs through patternmaking, grading and garment construction;
- block construction using sizing systems;
- 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 and produce high quality products. This is a hands-on course that allows for creative expression to develop and be displayed through the development and production of fashion garments and/or textile products. Industry-linkage work placement with a host fashion company is included in the course.
Career Opportunities: Assistant in design, product development, patternmaking, grading, specification development and CAD operations in the fashion industry. This course will also help you make an informed decision about pursuing further training at Diploma or Advanced Diploma level in order to advance in the industry.
Articulation: When you finish this course you may be eligible to do the Diploma or Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
Entry Requirements: NSW Higher School Certificate (or equivalent) or the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology or the Certificate III in Clothing Production.
| Competency Units | |
| Core: | |
| LMTCL2003B | Identify fibres and fabrics |
| LMTCL2010B | Modify patterns to create basic styles |
| LMTCL2011B | Draw and interpret a basic sketch |
| LMTCL3001B | Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
| LMTFD2005B | Identify design process for fashion designs |
| LMTFD4001B | Apply design studio process |
| LMTFD4006B | Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
| LMTGN2001B | Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures |
| Elective: | |
| LMTCL3008B | Set and produce digital embroidery |
| LMTCL3009B | Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
| LMTFD3004B | Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
| LMTFD4002B | Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development |
| LMTFD4003B | Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
| LMTFD4004B | Calculate cost estimates for fashion products |
| LMTFD4005B | Communicate and sell design concepts |
| LMTFD4007B | Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments |
| LMTFD4008B | Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
| LMTFD4009B | Create and edit digital embroidery designs |
| LMTFD4010B | Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
| LMTFD4011B | Cut fabrics for prototype designs |
| LMTFD4012B | Develop product specifications for fashion design |
| LMTFD4013B | Grade 2D patterns |
| LMTFD4014B | Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
| LMTFD4015B | Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications |
| LMTFD4016B | Sew design prototypes |
| LMTFD4017B | Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs |
| LMTFD4018B | Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design |
| LMTFD4019B | Use colourisation techniques on fabrics |
| LMTFD4020B | Use electronic fashion design tools |
| LMTFD4021B | Drape fabrics to make patterns |
| LMTFD5003B | Analyse fit model |
| LMTGN2009B | Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace |
| ICPSP311A | Reclaim screen manually |
| LMTCL3002B | Prepare and produce sewn garment |
| LMTCL3007B | Embellish garment by hand or machine |
| LMTCL2001B | Use a sewing machine |
| LMTCL2004B | Sew components |
| LMTFD2001B | Design and produce a simple garment |
| LMTFD2004B | Work within an indigenous cultural framework |
| LMTGN2002B | Apply quality standards |
| LMTGN2003B | Work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry |
| 8473L | TCF technical tutorial support |
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Applying and Enrolling:
Semester 1, 2009: TAFE NSW Statewide Application form. Apply now!
Campuses:
Coffs Harbour -
Full-time, 24 hours per week for 36 weeks, Mondays - Thursdays, 9.00 am - 3.30 pm (TAFE NSW application code: 195570291).
Information session: 28 January 2009, 2.00 pm, G Block.
For more information contact Trish Field on (02) 6648 2400.
Information sheet, Coffs Harbour Campus, Semester 1 2009 (PDF 246KB)
Port Macquarie - Full-time (TAFE NSW application code: 195571201), Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and some Thursday workshops. For more information contact Jill Woodlands on (02) 6581 6200.
Wollongbar - Full-time, 15 hours per week for 36 weeks Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm or Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9.00 am to 4.00 pm. (TAFE NSW application code: 195572511).
For more information contact Marianne Wade on (02) 6620 4700.
Information sheet, Wollongbar Campus, Semester 1, 2009
