Fashion, textiles and clothing courses at TAFE
16 nationally recognised qualifications, delivered by TAFE and other registered training organisations. Each one lists the careers it leads to.
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Certificate II
Certificate II in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST20722)
Leads to: Apparel Cutter, Fabric and Textile Factory Worker, Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator, Fashion Stylist, Garment Technician
Certificate II in Laundry Operations (MST20422)
Leads to: Laundry Worker
Certificate II in Leather Production (MST20319)
Leads to: Leather Goods Maker, Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator
Certificate III
Certificate III in Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST31022)
Leads to: Fabric and Textile Factory Worker, Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator, Apparel Cutter, Dressmaker or Tailor, Fashion Designer, Fashion Stylist, Garment Technician
Certificate III in Dry Cleaning Operations (MST30922)
Leads to: Drycleaner, Commercial Cleaner, Domestic Cleaner
Certificate III in Footwear (MST30416)
Leads to: Shoemaker, Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator
Certificate III in Laundry Operations (MST30622)
Leads to: Laundry Worker, Commercial Cleaner, Domestic Cleaner
Certificate III in Leather Production (MST30519)
Leads to: Leather Goods Maker, Textile or Footwear Production Machine Operator
Certificate III in Manufactured Textile Products (MST30222)
Leads to: Canvas Goods Fabricator, Sail Maker, Fabric and Textile Factory Worker, Garment Technician
Certificate III in Millinery (MST30316)
Leads to: Sewing Machinist, Dressmaker or Tailor
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Apparel and Fashion (MST40222)
Leads to: Apparel Cutter, Dressmaker or Tailor, Fashion Stylist, Garment Technician, Fashion Designer
Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear (MST40316)
Leads to: Shoemaker
Certificate IV in Millinery (MST40416)
Leads to: Dressmaker or Tailor
Certificate IV in Textile Design and Technology (MST40122)
Leads to: Garment Technician, Textile Designer
Diploma
Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST50122)
Leads to: Textile Designer, Garment Technician, Fashion Designer
Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST60122)
Leads to: Fashion Designer, Textile Designer, Fashion Stylist, Garment Technician
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Other industries
- Agriculture, horticulture and land management
- Electrical and electronics
- Health
- Creative arts and culture
- Mining, civil construction and resources
- Transport and logistics
- Automotive
- Community services, childcare and aged care
- Engineering and manufacturing trades
- Building, construction and plumbing
- Finance, accounting and insurance
- Defence
TAFE and VET qualifications: Jobs and Skills Australia: Training Occupation Pathways (TOP) dataset (1.0 (March 2026)), CC BY 4.0. Grouped by industry by Peernovo.