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    Course code: 800-001377

    TAFE Statement in Millinery Upcycle Felt

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Build on your sewing experience to make bespoke, eco-conscious headwear. Work with industry-standard tools and learn traditional skills in hat-making. Refashion pre-loved garments, felted hats and offcuts into your millinery piece.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    During this course you'll learn to:

    • Upcycle felt into bespoke millinery pieces

    • Re-block and reconstruct felt to create new hat forms

    • Embellish hats using stitch, felt and layer techniques

    • Work with industry-standard tools for hat-making

    • Apply professional finishing techniques for durability and wearability.

    Course outcomes

    You'll leave this course with:

    • A Certificate of Attendance

    • A bespoke millinery piece of one-of-a-kind headwear to take home

    • A pathway for further study in millinery or apparel, fashion and textiles

    • The confidence to create sustainable, wearable millinery and hats.

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Professional Development

    Learn a new skill and improve your career prospects

    Personal Interest

    Explore a hobby in a fun and supportive environment

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this course.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend you have:

    • There are no entry recommendations for this course.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

    PathwaysWhere can this course take you?

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: Some experience in sewing or millinery.

    Study options

    Pursue an interest or upskill in your chosen field with another course.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous work experience and study history. You may be able to use recognition of prior learning when applying for a course in the future. If you're successful, you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses can be made up of a combination of core and specialty units.

    Core units consist of the knowledge you'll need to build key skills for success in your field, industry or hobby.

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    TAFE NSW ServicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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