Course Overview
This hands-on course explores creative garment recycling through upcycling and transformation.
You'll learn to deconstruct clothing, experiment with fabric manipulation, and redesign garments into unique wearable pieces using handcraft and industrial sewing techniques.
The course emphasizes sustainability, creativity, workroom safety, industry terminology, and the use and maintenance of industrial sewing equipment.
Course Information
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - Tuesday, 9 June 2026
9.00am - 2.00pm
Tauranga, Windermere Campus, H142 and H143
| Locations | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Next intake | To be confirmed View more details |
| Study options |
5 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable) |
| Total credits | - |
| StudyLink assistance | Available |
| Indicative Fees | No tuition fee for domestic students View full fees information |
| Eligibility | View entry criteria |
| Timetable | Tuesday, 9.00am - 2.00pm |
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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
We’ll let you know if any of these apply to you.
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Student Loans and Allowances
This course meets the requirements for student allowance and student loan applications through StudyLink.
- A student loan helps to pay for your course fees (the compulsory fees), study materials e.g. books, equipment, and living costs. You'll have to pay this money back.
- A student allowance is a weekly payment that can help with your living expenses while you're studying. You don't have to pay the money back.
Find out more and apply at studylink.govt.nz
Course Entry Information
Entry criteria
This course requires you to supply your own discarded clothing, preloved fabric or trims.
English language requirements
There are no English language requirements for this course.
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Course Locations and Intake Information
Course Information
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - Tuesday, 9 June 2026
9.00am - 2.00pm
Tauranga, Windermere Campus, H142 and H143
Intakes to be confirmed Ask to be notified when the next intake becomes available
Study options
- 5 weeks full-time, including holidays (if applicable)
