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MST31022 Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

National ID
MST31022
WA Course Code
BIY7
CRICOS code
114748H
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Why choose this course?

Your path to success begins with the fashion garment construction and production training you’ll receive in this qualification.

Learn specialised technical skills for creating tailored fashion garments. From made-to-measure to production techniques, you'll be equipped for industry success.

Blend creativity with precision. Our curriculum teaches hands-on skills and textile insights, creating both fashionable and well-crafted garments.

Learn traditional and modern skills. Become an artisan in high demand with skills in handwork and industrial techniques.

Gain a holistic understanding of textiles and clothing production with an industry work placement component.

Career opportunities may include running your own fashion business or job roles such as production technician, sample machinist, patternmaking assistant and specialised fashion technician.

Career opportunities

  • Alterations Technician
  • Assistant Patternmaker
  • Design Assistant
  • Production Machinist

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

​Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Your study options

Semester 1, 2025

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2025
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus and work placement, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $900
  • Materials fee: $1,000

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 60 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant industry setting. Workplaces are regularly assessed for suitability of training and all parties understand the outcomes to be achieved. The work placement helps students to strengthen the skills and knowledge learnt during the course in a real workplace environment.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 18 units. These 18 are comprised of 6 core units and 12 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBXTW301 Work in a team
  • MSTAT3001 Produce technical drawings of garments
  • MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
  • MSTAT3003 Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
  • MSTAT3005 Sew garments
  • MSTAT3007 Sew stretch knit garments
  • MSTAT3008 Embellish textile products
  • MSTAT4010 Create garment patterns for individual sizes from blocks
  • MSTAT4015 Determine and perform advanced garment repairs and alterations
  • MSTAT4016 Cut and sew design prototypes
  • MSTGN3021 Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements
  • MSTTX3014 Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written questions, practical demonstration of skills including construction of garments, components, patterns and artwork, practical assessments in a work environment, projects such as external competitions and assignments aligned to ‘live work’ activities, and preparing reports. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. 

Learning resources may include access to a simulated garment production environment, Blackboard, workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, library, subscription to WGSN international forecasting resource and design lines retail shop which exposes you to various materials and notions. 

Facilities and equipment may include access to manufacturing studios with machinery positioned in a simulated factory arrangement such as straight sewers, cover stitch, over lockers, blind hemmers etc, cutting room with purpose built tables and cutting equipment, pattern making studio, textile room, design studio, CAD studio, equipment including cardboard plotter, digitising tables, pattern marker printer, and specific computer rooms uploaded with fashion industry specific software including full adobe suite and Microsoft office.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

Semester 1, 2026

Duration | 2 semesters
When | Semester 1, 2026
Where | South Metropolitan TAFE (52787)

Location map

How | On campus and work placement, to a minimum of 20 contact hours per week
Fees (total indicative for course)
  • Tuition fee: $12,480
  • Resources fee: $900
  • Materials fee: $1,000

Tuition fees are reviewed annually. If tuition fees are increased, you will be required to pay the new fees as they are introduced. You will be provided with an indicative schedule of fees in your Letter of Offer.

Resource fees are for consumables you use in your course e.g. paint, internet etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment. If your course goes longer than one semester, the resource fee may not need to be paid in one amount but may be spaced out over the duration of your course. Your college will advise you of the payment amount each semester.

Material fees are for items that remain your property after the course has been completed e.g. personal protective equipment, tools, text books etc. You pay this fee to your college at enrolment.

Work placement

Students are required to undertake a minimum of 60 hours of supervised work placement in a relevant industry setting. Workplaces are regularly assessed for suitability of training and all parties understand the outcomes to be achieved. The work placement helps students to strengthen the skills and knowledge learnt during the course in a real workplace environment.

To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 18 units. These 18 are comprised of 6 core units and 12 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

Core units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • 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
Elective units
    National ID
    Unit title
  • BSBXTW301 Work in a team
  • MSTAT3001 Produce technical drawings of garments
  • MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
  • MSTAT3003 Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
  • MSTAT3005 Sew garments
  • MSTAT3007 Sew stretch knit garments
  • MSTAT3008 Embellish textile products
  • MSTAT4010 Create garment patterns for individual sizes from blocks
  • MSTAT4015 Determine and perform advanced garment repairs and alterations
  • MSTAT4016 Cut and sew design prototypes
  • MSTGN3021 Match fabrics to performance and handling requirements
  • MSTTX3014 Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines

Assessment methods

The methods of assessment used in this course include written questions, practical demonstration of skills including construction of garments, components, patterns and artwork, practical assessments in a work environment, projects such as external competitions and assignments aligned to ‘live work’ activities, and preparing reports. 

These assessment strategies and evidence gathering are in accordance with the relevant training package or accreditation guidelines. Detailed Information is available in the assessment matrix, learning plans and assessment tools for each of the units of competency.

Learning resources, facilities and equipment

The following learning resources, facilities and equipment are available at each campus so that you can achieve the skill and knowledge requirements of this course. 

Learning resources may include access to a simulated garment production environment, Blackboard, workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, library, subscription to WGSN international forecasting resource and design lines retail shop which exposes you to various materials and notions. 

Facilities and equipment may include access to manufacturing studios with machinery positioned in a simulated factory arrangement such as straight sewers, cover stitch, over lockers, blind hemmers etc, cutting room with purpose built tables and cutting equipment, pattern making studio, textile room, design studio, CAD studio, equipment including cardboard plotter, digitising tables, pattern marker printer, and specific computer rooms uploaded with fashion industry specific software including full adobe suite and Microsoft office.

Key dates

Semester and holiday dates are included in your Letter of Offer. View upcoming semester start and end dates.

There may be further semester intakes available for enrolment. You can view any further intakes when you submit your online application(opens in a new tab).

For information about pathways from TAFE to university, view our Pathways to university page.

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TAFE International Western Australia (TIWA) is the Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) provider, for the delivery of training to international students, enrolled in a TAFE course in Western Australia. This nationally recognised course is delivered by a Western Australian TAFE college on TIWA's behalf. TIWA retains responsibility for the quality of the training and assessment delivered by the TAFE colleges and for the issue of certification documentation to students.

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Last updated on January 17, 2024