RMIT University

Diploma of Textile Design and Development - MST50216

RMIT University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Pre-degree
CRICOS: 00122A

This qualification provides skills and knowledge required to undertake specialised technical and design roles within textile enterprises. It is intended for those involved in the design and production of textiles, such as screen printed, woven, knitted, tapestry and experimental fabrics and textile products.There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Structure

  • 35 units
  • 10 core
  • 25 electives

Subjects

  • Prepare procedures and specifications for TCF operations
  • Design and produce printed textiles
  • Analyse textile design influences
  • Plan and organise non-routine testing
  • Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Produce woven textile samples
  • Assist in the development of textile designs
  • Cost production of fashion or textile designs
  • Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
  • Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
  • Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
  • Select raw materials
  • Present and promote textile design concepts
  • Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs
  • Produce screen printed textiles
  • Produce knitted textile samples
  • Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
  • Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  • Design and produce woven tapestry products
  • Identify opportunities in the TCF market
  • Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
  • Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
  • Draw 3-D designs
  • Participate in production planning processes
  • Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations
  • Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
  • Produce computer-aided textile design folios
  • Perform industrial sewing on textile products
  • Contribute to the development of products or processes
  • Design and produce experimental textiles
  • Exhibit textile designs or products
  • Work with international TCF supply chains
  • Develop and test TCF products or processes
  • Work safely
  • Understand and apply textile science
  • Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
  • Design and produce knitted textile products
  • Market design product to local outlets
  • Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production
  • Undertake textile colouration and finishing
  • Produce printed designs on woven and non-woven substrates
  • Develop textile designs and specifications
  • Estimate costs for development of textile designs
  • Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems
  • Source textile materials and resources
  • Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
  • Produce woven tapestry samples
  • Analyse use of colour in textiles
  • Design and produce woven products
  • Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
  • Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
  • Analyse product and determine machine settings
  • Produce drawings to communicate ideas
  • Determine textile finishing processes

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