Course Overview
This foundational course introduces students to industrial construction, highlighting the key differences from domestic sewing techniques in speed, precision, and machinery.
Students will become familiar with a broad range of industrial machines that are used for manufacturing in the fashion industry.
Through guided exercises, students will build basic sewing skills and construct samples using professional industry methods and finishes. The course has emphasis on precision, speed, and the use of specialised machinery to prepare students for production-level garment development.
Workroom safety, construction terminology, industry techniques and machine maintenance are all included in this course.
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Aug 2026 View more details |
| Study options |
part-time |
| Total credits | N/A |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
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Topic Overview
- Garment construction portfolio with a wide range of construction samples
- Knowledge in specialised industrial machinery for the fashion industry
- Knowledge in fabric selection and fabric composition
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fee for domestic students |
|---|
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- you have a choice of topics/papers to study
- the qualification excludes GST
- there are extra course materials to purchase
- student levies apply
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Course Entry Information
Entry Criteria
Standard Entry Criteria
Admission, entry, selection, and enrolment into programmes will be in accordance with the Academic Regulations and/or, where approved, specific programme regulations.
English Language Requirements
Level 3 certificate IELTS General or Academic score of 5 with no band score lower than 5 or completed New Zealand Certificate in English Language Level 3 with an endorsement of either General, Workplace or Academic, or meets a relevant English Proficiency Outcome as outlined by NZQA.
Course Locations and Intake Information
| Location | Campus | Start Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 4 Aug 2026 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 14 Aug 2026 |
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