Entry requirements
Students must have successfully completed the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT41007.
Minimum education
- Higher School Certificate or equivalent OR
- relevant qualifications (at Certificate III or above) 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 PC 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
- Microsoft Windows 98 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.