This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.
Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use wide-ranging specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives, with initiative and judgement in planning, design, technical or management functions in the apparel industry. Job roles in established organisations may include designers, product developers, senior patternmakers and production managers. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Apply legal principles in corporation law matters | Elective |
| Calculate cost estimates for TCF products | Elective |
| Conduct fashion design purchasing | Elective |
| Cost production of fashion and textile designs | Elective |
| Design a garment range | Elective |
| Design and construct visual merchandising display element | Elective |
| Design digital simulations | Elective |
| Design innovative products | Elective |
| Develop a textile product range | Elective |
| Develop and implement an e-commerce strategy | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop and manage social media and online strategies | Elective |
| Develop marketing plans | Elective |
| Develop merchandising plans for fashion products | Elective |
| Develop organisational marketing strategy | Elective |
| Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| Engage in the business of creative practice | Elective |
| Evaluate commercial viability of products | Elective |
| Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria | Elective |
| Evolve ideas for professional creative work | Elective |
| Forecast international market and business needs | Elective |
| Implement and manage international marketing programs | Elective |
| Implement patternmaking technologies | Elective |
| Lead corporate social responsibility | Elective |
| Lead innovative thinking and practice | Elective |
| Manage advanced patternmaking processes | Elective |
| Manage budgets and financial plans | Elective |
| Manage development of garment design concepts | Elective |
| Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Elective |
| Manage market research | Elective |
| Manage production processes | Elective |
| Manage TCF product development | Elective |
| Map and establish TCF supply chain process | Elective |
| Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products | Elective |
| Participate in production planning processes | Elective |
| Perform advanced draping | Elective |
| Plan and interpret market research | Elective |
| Plan, implement and review a quality assurance program | Elective |
| Provide global operations support | Elective |
| Research and evaluate processes and products | Elective |
| Research and implement commercial production of garment designs | Elective |
| Research and plan for opportunities in the TCF market | Elective |
| Work with local and international TCF supply chains | Elective |
Job prospects
The Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.
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Sales and Marketing Manager
ANZSCO 131112
Promote an organisation's goods and services to improve sales and influence the goodwill of the public.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Fashion Designer
ANZSCO 232311
Fashion Designers plan, design and develop clothing, accessories, footwear or other items of personal apparel considering the form and construction of clothing, historical styles and contexts, contemporary and cultural trends, colour, fabric, and decoration, and the techniques and processes available for manufacture.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher -
Industrial Designer
ANZSCO 232312
Industrial Designers plan, design, develop and document industrial, commercial or consumer products for manufacture with particular emphasis on ergonomic (human) factors, marketing considerations and manufacturability, and prepare designs and specifications of products for mass or batch production.
Recommended education level:
Bachelor degree or higher
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
It's a good idea to research multiple training providers to make sure you're getting the right training for you.
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Australia Institute of Business and Technology (RTO code 41138)
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Australian Pacific College (RTO code 90396)
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Virtu Business Institute (RTO code 40530)
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Learn about how courses are delivered
Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.