Fashion Designers, Garment Construction and Fashion Retail

Graduates have the opportunity to work in the fashion, footwear or fashion retail industries as designers, pattern makers, sample makers, product developers, CAD operators, production assistants/managers, buyers, merchandisers, stylists, as well as many other areas. The sector caters for women’s, men’s and children’s apparel across, sports, formal, tailored, casual and bridal market areas. The main business activity focuses on product design and development, technology, production, marketing, merchandising and export activities.

Courses which are accredited meet the national standards as set down by the National Training Framework (NTF), the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and National quality assurance requirements such as the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The courses are recognised throughout Australia and once you have finished your studies, by completing the relevant core and elective subjects, your efforts are recognised by achieving a qualification and receiving a formal parchment. Assessment is often conducted in real or simulated work places which measure your ability to perform competently in job focused outcomes.