CUA30720 Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Fashion and Textile Design)
Delivered in our state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of Northbridge, we are the only training provider in WA offering a vocational course in textile design. You'll gain the full range of fashion design skills and work in our studio facility.

Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 2, 2025
How On campus
Your introduction to the world of fashion
This Certificate III in Design Fundamentals (Fashion and Textile Design) course is your introduction to the world of Fashion and Textile Design. North Metropolitan TAFE's program is delivered in our state of the art Fashion and Textile facilities in the heart of Northbridge and the Cultural Centre of Perth offering great exposure to industry.
We are the only training provider in WA offering a vocational course in textile design as well as exposing students to the full range of fashion design skills and a studio facility.
Successful completion of this course can lead directly into the MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.
- Sewing skills
- Fashion illustration
- Garment construction
- Textile design basics
- Pattern making
- Digital drawing
- Fashion drawing
I have the following attributes:
- passion for Fashion & Textiles – If you enjoy working with fabrics, experimenting with patterns, and creating clothing or textile designs, this course will give you a strong foundation to explore your creativity.
- hands-on learning style – The course includes practical projects like sewing, pattern-making, and digital design. If you prefer learning by doing rather than just theory-based study, this course will suit you.
- commitment to learning – The course requires dedication to developing skills, completing practical tasks, and working on design projects. If you’re excited to learn and build a portfolio, this could be the right fit for you.
Important information
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 2, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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CUAACD311 Produce drawings to communicate ideas | $195.20 | $58.80 | $30.00 |
CUADES201 Follow a design process | $195.20 | $58.80 | $41.00 |
CUADES301 Explore the use of colour | $195.20 | $58.80 | $25.00 |
CUADES302 Explore and apply the creative design process to 2D forms | $244.00 | $73.50 | $50.00 |
CUADES304 Source and apply design industry knowledge | $97.60 | $29.40 | $20.00 |
CUAPPR311 Produce creative work | $195.20 | $58.80 | $41.00 |
CUAWHS312 Apply work health and safety practices | $97.60 | $29.40 | $15.00 |
Elective
National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
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$244.00 | $73.50 | $50.00 |
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$317.20 | $95.55 | $10.00 |
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$195.20 | $58.80 | $46.00 |
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$219.60 | $66.15 | $85.00 |
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$268.40 | $80.85 | $30.00 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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