ObjectivesThe Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear (Clothing) is for people who have completed the Certificate IV in Clothing Production and who wish to further develop their skills in design, pattern making and garment production for individual clients. Computer design, pattern making and grading is also part of this course.
Entry requirementsYou will need to have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Clothing Production before you apply for entry into Diploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear.
Academic titleDiploma of Textiles Clothing and Footwear
Course descriptionKey Study Areas
Key study areas include:
* Pattern making (both manual and computer based)
* Specialised garment construction
* Design
* Working with clients
Where • Bendigo (City Campus)
Duration Options
This course may be studied full time over one year or part time over a number of years.
Selection Process • No Selection Process Required
Employment Opportunities
On successfully completing this diploma you will be classified as a middle level technician with the appropriate design and production skills for both small and large fashion businesses.
Further Study Options
The Advanced Diploma in Textiles Clothing and Footwear is available at several TAFE Institutes in the metropolitan area.
Assessment
You will be assessed as part of this course.
Typical Course Content (exact details may be obtained from the teaching centre)
BSBFLM504A Facilitate Work Teams
LMTPDCL04A Respond To Design Brief
LMTPDCL05A Develop/Present Design Concepts Within Specified Guidelines
LMTPDCL06A Construct Block To Make Patterns
LMTPDCL07A Produce Made To Measure/Custom Made/Bespoke Garments
LMTPRCL11A Grade Patterns
LMTPRGN05A Participate In Product Engineering
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of your current qualifications and prior learning: BRIT has processes to give you credit for relevant units from your prior study, and to assess your prior learning against units in a course.