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A Milliner Assistant works with milliners to help with the design and production of hats and other headgear. You might be involved in creating fashion hats, work hats or special occasion headgear such as fascinators or bridal headpieces. You’ll collaborate with designers and customers and assist with aspects of the production process such as preparing materials, taking measurements and creating patterns. You might have to make sample pieces or make alterations to finished products.
A Milliner Assistant should be creative and be aware of current and future trends in the industry. You’ll need to be a team player and be able to liaise with designers, customers and production workers. Milliner Assistants need a good eye for detail and should be able to interpret designs and follow instructions.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Milliner Assistant.
Possible job outcomes:
Become trade qualified in millinery construction and design with the MST40416 Certificate IV in Millinery. This nationally recognised certification covers all aspects of millinery fabrics and materials, making flat patterns, blocking and shaping, assembly and handling. Choose electives that support your millinery production business or commercial hat-making career: millinery rejuvenation, construction techniques, fashion sketches, couture trims, business and retail skills. Enquire now for the full list of study units, elective specialisation units, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
Average duration: 36 months.
Get started in the fashion industry with a Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology (MST20616). In this nationally recognised qualification you’ll be drawing and interpreting basic sketches, using a sewing machine for fashion design, as well as modifying patterns to create basic styles. Completed on-campus over 1 year you’ll graduate ready to assist a chief fashion designer or milliner. Enquire now for the full course brochure, eligibility for government subsidies, and a list of training centres..
Average duration: 12 months.
The MST30819 Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology qualifies you for design and production roles in the fashion industry. The course begins with essential workplace safety, quality standards, and hands-on skills for identifying fibres, fabrics and textiles. You’ll then choose a specialisation area based on your career aspirations or existing job role. Choose from: fashion design, clothing technician, digital embroidery, or digital printing. The course also delivers generalist technical skills in sewing and garment construction. Enquire now for the list of study units, specialisation availability, and upcoming enrolment dates..
In Australia, a full time Milliner Assistant generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
There has been stable job growth in the millinery industry in Australia in recent years. The industry employs a small number of people though and there are currently 180 people working as a Milliner or Milliner Assistant. Milliner Assistants will generally find work in larger towns and cities.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
If you’re planning to begin a career as a Milliner Assistant, consider enrolling in a Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology. This course is a great introduction to the industry and will explore basic design concepts. You may decide to further your study with a Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
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Here are some potential career pathways within fashion. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Fashion
Design Assistant
$960 weekly pay
Fashion Design Assistant
Milliner Assistant
Fashion Designer
$1,150 weekly pay
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