Open Colleges is the new name for Cengage Education, and is Australia's oldest and most respected provider of Online and distance education courses. We deliver over 130 online and distance education courses, including an extensive range of nationally recognised Certificates and Diplomas. 

Designed to provide the skills and knowledge required for independent work in the fashion design and garment construction industries, this nationally recognised qualification is the only one of its kind delivered entirely via distance education. Part of the LMT07 Textiles, Clothing & Footwear Training Package, it is suited both as an entry-level qualification in fashion design (as it includes all units from the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design & Technology LMT41007) and as a useful source of skills for those seeking employment in advanced patternmaking, or who wish to produce well-fitting clothes for themselves or turn a hobby into a small business.

Among other skills, students will learn to produce a fashion illustration, apply advanced patternmaking principles and develop patterns for complex fashion garments. Training in important business skills such as cost estimating and marketing planning is also provided. The course includes DVDs and workbooks from Telestia, a global leader in learning materials for the fashion industry.

Potential jobs:

• Senior pattern-maker
• Assistant fashion designer
• Small custom clothing business owner-operator
• Small custom clothing business manager

Included materials

• Telestia patternmaking DVD and workbook
• Telestia fashion design DVD and workbook
• Telestia pattern grading DVD and workbook
• Telestia equipment kit

You can choose to pay your full course fee upfront and receive a 10% discount or you can pay using our interest–free weekly or monthly instalment payment plans.

The Open Colleges difference:

• Nationally accredited: This ensures your qualification is recognised by industry around Australia.
• Start today! Open Colleges courses offer you ultimate flexibility. There is no need to attend classes at a campus or wait for an intake or start date. You can start your course whenever it suits you!
• Study from home at your own pace: You can study from home at your own pace. You can a choose to receive your learning materials by mail or online.
• Benefit from 100 years of history: Open Colleges has been delivering distance education to Australians for more than 100 years. Join over 700,000 Australians who have studied with Open Colleges. Unlike many other institutions, we are specialists in distance learning.
• We help you to succeed: Open Colleges provides you with comprehensive support throughout your studies. From access to ‘OpenSpace’ — our online learning portal — to support from experienced tutors, we help you every step of the way.
• Affordable fees: Open Colleges provides you with a range of different payment plan options. You can pay upfront and get a discount on your fees or you can choose to pay by instalment – including weekly, fortnightly and monthly options.