“This class is very busy, we are always working and learning but I love it. I have learnt so much and I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn pattern making and garment construction.” – Caitlin Austin, Pattern Making and Garment Construction
MST30116
CERTIFICATE III IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE PRODUCTION
PATTERN MAKING AND GARMENT CONSTRUCTION
COURSE INFORMATION
This qualification covers the skills and knowledge required to perform specialised production or multi-skilled operations and supervision roles within the textiles and clothing production environment.
Work outcomes require the ability to operate equipment and take responsibility for specialist production machines or processes where the work is mostly predictable and the emphasis is on safety, efficiency, process control and problem solving.
In class you will learn traditional and industrial methods of pattern making and sewing. This skill set is essential in almost all areas of the fashion industry. It is a great course that can be built upon with advancement into various MFI qualification pathways.
CERTIFICATION
To be awarded the MST30116 Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency, consisting of:
- Five (5) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency
CERTIFICATION
To be awarded the MST30116 Certificate III in Clothing and Textile Production, competency must be achieved in nineteen (19) units of competency, consisting of:
- Five (5) core units of competency
- Fourteen (14) elective units of competency
COURSE OUTLINE
This qualification combines pattern making, garment construction, safety and quality standards and basic production.
*Please contact reception for more detailed information.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment requires competence in units that align to all assignments, set tasks and projects. In order to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course, students are required to be punctual and encouraged to attend all classes.
MFI PRE-REQUISITES
None
MFI PATHWAYS
- MST40216 Certificate IV in Clothing Production
- MST40516 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
LEARNING
- Industry specific, simulating a work environment
- Practical application
- Instructional
- Research
- Trade skills
- Homework
- Includes visits to factories and design houses (subject to availability)
- Small class sizes of eight to fifteen students
COURSE OUTLINE
This qualification combines pattern making, garment construction, safety and quality standards and basic production.
*Please contact reception for more detailed information.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment requires competence in units that align to all assignments, set tasks and projects. In order to develop the knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course, students are required to be punctual and encouraged to attend all classes.
MFI PRE-REQUISITES
None
MFI PATHWAYS
- MST40216 Certificate IV in Clothing Production
- MST40516 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
LEARNING
- Industry specific, simulating a work environment
- Practical application
- Instructional
- Research
- Trade skills
- Homework
- Includes visits to factories and design houses (subject to availability)
- Small class sizes of eight to fifteen students
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
- Approx $500+ (costs will vary depending on quality of accessories and quantity of fabric purchased)
- Student Technical Workbook:
-
- Pattern Making and Garment Construction $55 purchased at MFI
*Detailed equipment lists received at enrolment.
LOCATION
All classes are held at Melbourne Fashion Institute, Level 2, 156 George Street, Fitzroy, 3065.
DURATION
Day: twelve months
- Two days per week of face to face delivery/assessment
- Twelve hours a week of self-directed learning
Evening: twelve months
- Two evenings per week plus Saturdays (an average two Saturdays per month) of face-to-face delivery/assessment
- Nine hours a week of self-directed learning
These are based on the average student, each individual will vary.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
- Approx $500+ (costs will vary depending on quality of accessories and quantity of fabric purchased)
- Student Technical Workbook:
-
- Pattern Making and Garment Construction $55 purchased at MFI
*Detailed equipment lists received at enrolment.
DURATION
Day: twelve months
- Two days per week of face to face delivery/assessment
- Twelve hours a week of self-directed learning
Evening: twelve months
- Two evenings per week plus Saturdays (an average two Saturdays per month) of face-to-face delivery/assessment
- Nine hours a week of self-directed learning
These are based on the average student, each individual will vary.
LOCATION
All classes are held at Melbourne Fashion Institute, Level 2, 156 George Street, Fitzroy, 3065.