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LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology
(Mac)

This course has been custom-designed for students seeking to break into the fashion industry, as well as dressmaking enthusiasts wishing to take their skills to the next level. It also has much to offer those wishing to produce well-fitting clothes for themselves or turn a hobby into a small business.

Developed by the innovative College of Fashion Design under the LMT07 Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Training Package, the course delivers valuable foundation skills in sketching and pattern block construction to individual measurements. You will also learn to interact and network within the fashion industry, and to communicate and sell your design concepts. On successful completion of this course, students will be able to independently create and draw original designs, draft patterns and construct garments to individual measurements. The course includes CD-ROMs and workbooks from Telestia, a global leader in learning materials for the fashion industry.

Partnership with College of Fashion Design

Open Colleges, Australia’s leading online education provider, has partnered with College of Fashion Design (National Provider Code 3798) to promote and provide access to the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT41007 . 

Potential careers outcomes

  • Assistant designer
  • Patternaker
  • Small custom clothing business owner-operator
  • Small custom clothing business manager

  • Course Detail

    Course number
    E0123
    Course duration
    Max 18 months
    Course fees from
    $103.75 per week
    Qualification
    Certificate IV
    Delivery mode
    Online
    Nationally recognised
    Yes
    Assessments

    23 projects plus portfolio of 8 garments
    National Code
    LMT41007
    Awarded By
    College of Fashion Design
    Associated With
    Nationally Recognised Training

  • Subjects

  • Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Minimum education

    • Year 10 or equivalent OR
    • relevant qualification OR
    • relevant vocational experience.
    • Basic sewing skills would be an advantage.

    Minimum age

    Minimum age of 16 years. If you are under 18 your application must be signed by a parent or guardian.

    Computer requirements

    The software provided with this course is designed to run on a Mac only. Students will receive a hard copy of the learning materials by mail, and will need access to a computer and the internet in order to use the OpenSpace online learning platform.

    Minimum specifications for the computer are:

    • Microsoft Office 2003 or equivalent and
    • Mac OS X and
    • CD-ROM drive.

    Students will also need access to a printer and the following applications:

    • Adobe Acrobat Reader and
    • Macromedia Flash player and
    • Java software and
    • Picture manager software for use in conjunction with digital camera.

    English language requirements

    If English is not your first language and you did not complete the last two years of secondary education in English, you are required to provide evidence of English language competency before enrolling into the course.

    Examples of appropriate evidence are listed below:

    Evidence

    Example
    IELTS Overall score of 5.5
    TOEFL 530 (paper), 197 (computer) or 71 (internet)
    Evidence of employment in an English-speaking country Testimonial, statutory declaration.

    Open Colleges will endeavour to provide additional assistance to students who experience difficulties with language, literacy and numeracy.

    Additional requirements

    Students require access to:

    • a domestic sewing machine
    • digital camera (and/or scanner and camera).

    Students also need to provide:

    • pattern paper
    • calico or light cotton for toiles
    • paper scissors
    • cutting scissors
    • tape measure
    • pins
    • fabric for their final four garments.

  • Pathways

    Students who successfully complete the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT41007 will be eligible for credit towards the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT50307.

  • Trainers and Assessors

    • Meredith Raines

      Meredith Raines is creative, passionate about education and has a fundamental belief in the importance of providing our community with a well-rounded education.

      Meredith has taught VET fashion design, textiles, art, ceramics and visual communication in a number of secondary schools, and has an extensive knowledge of garment construction, having honed her skills since she was an adolescent.

  • Extra Benefits

    Included materials

    • Telestia patternmaking CD-ROM and workbook
    • Telestia fashion design CD-ROM and workbook
    • Telestia equipment kit

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