C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear

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Plan: C4389 - Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Campus: Brunswick Campus

Overview

Program details
Purpose of the Program
Articulation and pathways
Entrance requirements
External accreditation and industry links
Student expenses and charges in addition to fees
Library, IT and specialist resources

Program details

Award title: Certificate IV in Custom-Made Footwear
Qualification national code: MST40316
Nominal hours: 1380
Career: TAFE
Duration: 1 year full-time for February commencement: 2 years part-time for July commencement.
Location: Brunswick
Owning school: Creative Industries (515T)
Owning school URL: www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/college-of-vocational-education
CRICOS code: 094157A

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Purpose of the Program

The Certificate IV In Custom Made Footwear prepares you for occupations in a production environment where footwear is typically custom-made or involves small production quantities.

The program is an entry level qualification in making custom-made footwear and provide the skills for employment in a range of jobs in the footwear industry. This program offers you training in skills to work in a range of footwear development related areas and be able to work in a variety of jobs in the footwear industry in Australia and overseas.

Previous graduates who have successfully completed a Certificate IV in Custom Made Footwear have gained positions including assistant designers, quality control officers, quality assurance officers, specification developers or running their own small footwear design and manufacturing business.

This program is full time however, due to the student demand, this program is also offered Part time for the July, midyear intakes. Class hours for Part time will be 2 evenings per week ( Monday & Wednesday) as well as every second Saturday.

The duration of the program will be 2 years part time (4 semesters) for July intake

or

1 year full time (2 semesters) if commencing for February intake

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Articulation and pathways

PATHWAYS

There are no pathways for study that are specific to footwear manufacture. However, if you are interested in furthering your study, the Associate Degree in Fashion and Textile Merchandising (AD013) will offer you opportunities to gain knowledge and skills in marketing, business models, logistics, digital strategies and product development. 

This qualification toegther with your knowledge and skills in Certificate IV in Custome Made Footwear will enable you to pursue your career in various aspects of the fashion industry of Australia or overseas. If you are intend to have your own small business you may wish to undertake further study in the area of small business management.

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Entrance requirements

There are no minimum academic requirements.There are no pre-requisites for entry into this program from either Local or International applicants.  

Domestic applicants are required to complete and submit the following personal statement:

  • your reasons for wanting to study this course 
  • your intended career paths
  • your personal strengths and attributes relevant to the program 
  • details of any related work or voluntary experience 

International Applicants 

International applicants must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 or an equivalent senior secondary school qualification with a minimum average of 50%. 

AND

International English language requirement

A minimum of IELTS (Academic module) overall score of 5.5, with no band less than 5.0, or equivalent. For equivalents to English entry requirements, see the English requirements web page.

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External accreditation and industry links

This qualification was developed in conjunction with Manufacturing Skills Australia (MSA).

In Australia there are no professional bodies that recognise or accredit programs in Custom-made Footwear.

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Student expenses and charges in addition to fees

Once you are enrolled as a student in this program you will need to allow for expenses other than university tuition fees.  Additional expenses may relate to the purchase of lecture notes, textbooks, stationery, consumables such as printer paper, fees levied by commercial internet service providers for internet access outside of the university campus, and other relevant costs.

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Library, IT and specialist resources

As a student enrolled in a program at RMIT University you can access the extensive services, facilities and study space provided by the Library. You can access books, journals and other course related materials, such as DVDs, past exams, newspapers and e-books. Through our document delivery service you can also request items from any library in the world.

Computers for study are available at every Library site, where you can access the Internet, myRMIT or Library e-resources. If you have a laptop you can access the RMIT wireless network in the Library.

Library staff can show you how to find information for your assignments or you can work through web-based tutorials or use our online Ask a Librarian service.

The Library is continually expanding our electronic collections to make it easier for you to get the information you need when you need it. All RMIT students have unlimited access to quality electronic resources such as, e-books, e-journals and newspapers.

You can find more information on Library resources and services at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library

Learning services available to you as a student at RMIT

RMIT provides a wide range of resources and opportunities to assist your learning and wellbeing so you can achieve your study and career goals. You can access online learning tools and content for your program and associated courses at myRMIT www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit

Services are available face to face and online assisting with:

  1. Transition to tertiary study and learning
  2. Study skills, academic skills including literacy, numeracy and basic sciences if relevant; enabling assistance if you have a disability, long term medical condition or other form of disadvantage which may impact on your learning
  3. Career development and employment
  4. Living and wellbeing (including advice on health, housing and financial matters)
  5. Opportunities for scholarships, leadership and study abroad
  6. Opportunities for participating in arts, sport, recreation, fitness activities as well as student activism and university governance

We also offer a friendly and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

You can find more information at https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support

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