Course Overview
Focusing on the practical assembly of garments, accessories or interior furnishings, this course guides students through a step-by-step production process using industrial techniques.
Participants will apply their sewing skills to lay up, cut, assemble, and finish production with accuracy and consistency. Participants will also learn industry finishing standards, pressing techniques, and quality control practices used in production settings, preparing them for workroom or manufacturing environments.
Emphasis is placed on professional workflow, efficient machine handling, and achieving high-quality finishes suitable for commercial production.
Workroom safety, construction terminology, industry techniques and machine maintenance are all included in this course.
| Locations | Tauranga |
|---|---|
| Next intake | Sep 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
- Manufacturing of a range of garments, accessories or interior furnishings in an industry production setting
- Knowledge in specialised industrial machinery for the fashion industry
- Knowledge in fabric selection and fabric composition
- Production & workflow information
Course Fees
| Indicative Fees * | No tuition fee for domestic students |
|---|
Your final fee may vary if:
- 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
You must be 16 years old or over and not attending high school.
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 | 29 Sep 2026 | |
| Tauranga | Windermere Campus | 16 Oct 2026 |
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