MST30819

Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

The MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology qualifies you for design and production roles in the fashion industry. The course begins with essential workplace safety, quality standards, and hands-on skills for identifying fibres, fabrics and textiles. You’ll then choose a specialisation area based on your career aspirations or existing job role. Choose from: fashion design, clothing technician, digital embroidery, or digital printing. The course also delivers generalist technical skills in sewing and garment construction. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation availability, and upcoming enrolment dates.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 months
Estimated fee* Unknown
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Nationally recognised training

VET qualifications are nationally recognised and regulated, ensuring all courses meet rigorous standards for quality, relevance, and compliance with industry requirements.

Get job-ready

Graduate with the skills you need to start working right away. Build the practical skills and industry knowledge needed to enter the workforce with confidence.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for the Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology vary depending on the institution but generally include completion of Year 12 with a minimum ATAR, VET pathway courses or prior experience.

If you don't meet the standard entry criteria, enquire with a course provider to discuss alternative entry pathways.

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Additional entry requirements are set by individual course providers

Course fees

Course fees vary depending on the course provider.

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Career opportunities

The Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology will prepare you for the following roles.

Fashion Design Assistant

A Fashion Design Assistant works with designers to help them create their pieces. You might work with an individual designer or be part of a team a...

Avg yearly income $60,008
Entry barriers Low

Design Assistant

A Design Assistant works for a fashion designer or for a fashion label to help produce garments and collections. You’ll collaborate with designers...

Avg yearly income $61,100
Entry barriers Low

Milliner Assistant

A Milliner Assistant works with milliners to help with the design and production of hats and other headgear. You might be involved in creating fash...

Avg yearly income $57,200
Entry barriers Low

Fashion Merchandiser

A Fashion Merchandiser creates displays of fashion items in a store, expo or other fashion environment. You might plan and prepare displays and ord...

Avg yearly income $62,504
Entry barriers Low

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Canberra Institute of Technology
Canberra Institute of Technology
On Campus
12 Months (Full-time)