Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Apparel Cutter

Apparel Cutters help to arrange patterns for garments. They mark out the patterns on cloth or marker paper, position the marked cloth or paper on multiple layers of cloth, cut the cloth and bundle the cut work for Sewing Machinists.

Textiles Leading Hand Machine Operator

Textiles Leading Hand Machine Operators perform supervisory roles, specialised technical tasks or multi-skilled roles in the machine operation area of textiles production.

Fashion Designer

Fashion Designers develop new styles and products for clothing, apparel and accessories. They sometimes cut and machine sample garments based on these designs.

Textiles Quality Technician

Textiles Quality Technicians check the quality and accuracy of textile, clothing and footwear sizes, styles and graded specifications during production. They monitor delivery and quality of goods from suppliers and respond to any quality issues that are raised.

Dyehouse Assistant

Dyehouse Assistants set up machines that are used for dyeing yarns, fabrics, fibres or garments. They load material to be dyed into the machines and add dyes and chemicals. Under direction, they may prepare solutions for bleaching, dyeing and tanning. They may also check the output of Dyehouse Operators.

Embroidery Machine Operator

Embroidery Machine Operators performing digitising and computer-based decoration on a range of garments and textiles, including embroidery and short-run garment printing. This may include artwork preparation and production of decorated goods using a range of machines and software applications.

Fashion Design Assistant

Fashion Design Assistants work with Fashion Designers under close supervision, assisting with the design, pattern making and sewing of simple garments. As they progress they may assist with the development of new styles and products for clothing, apparel and accessories, as well as make modifications and repairs. They also draw, cut and machine sample garments based on these designs for individual clients or fashion design shows.

Clothing Production Team Leader

Clothing Production Team Leaders supervise others and perform a range of specialised tasks within a clothing production environment. Tasks include complex sewing, production operations, machine maintenance, team leadership and quality control.

Wool Processor Leading Hand

Wool Processor Leading Hands are advanced operators in the early stage wool processing sector. They may specialise in scouring, carbonising and top making.

Indigenous Textiles Designer

Indigenous Textiles Designers design, produce, merchandise and market indigenous textiles.

Textiles Producer

Textiles Producers use spinning and weaving processes to create natural fabrics such as cotton, linen and wool as well as many high-tech synthetic and polymer fabrics. They may specialise in dyeing and finishing, textile technologies and testing.