Part A: Required Course Materials
The following is a list of course related items necessary for students enrolled in the Graduate Diploma in Fashion at Whanganui UCOL.
These items (at wholesale prices) will be available to purchase as a pack through School of Fashion, Whanganui UCOL. Approximate cost $220.00.
1 x A7548 Grading squares and cover
1 x A8080 Tracing wheel
1 x A8135/10” Mundial shears
1 x A81400001 Mundial snips
1 x A8150000 Embroidery scissors – sharp points
1 x tape measure – Brass tip
1 x French Curves A75420000
1 x Screwdriver Stanley 4x75 65.540
1 x Tweezers - TWE7
2 x Bobbins – Industrial #55623
1 x Bobbin Case – Industrial – #B2237
1 x NL3185HN Zip foot – hole left
1 x 12435HN Zip foot – hole right
1 x Invisible zip foot – Industrial type
Part B: ADDITIONAL Equipment Required
2GB Pen drive
Dress making pins
Hand sewing needles
5 metres Calico – amount initially required. More will be required during the year and the amount will depend on the work produced.
Stationery List:
2 x A4 Visual Diary
1 x 2B Pencil
1 x Mechanical Pencil 0.5 or 0.7
1 Lever Arch file
3 x Clear files (40 sheets)
Pack of A4 plastic pockets
Line refill paper
Required Text:
Aldrich, W. (2008). Metric Pattern Cutting for Women’s Wear. 5th Edition. John Wiley & Sons Ltd, GBR. ISBN: 1 4051 7567 8 approximate cost: $78
This book can be purchased through Whitcoulls, or other online options (including auction sites or book stores).
Part C: On-going Costs
For the duration of the programme there are on-going costs for materials such as fabric, trims, interfacing, threads, printing, photocopying and stationery.
The cost for additional materials is at the discretion of the student and depends on the work produced.
You may be asked to pay for lost or damaged equipment and books that belong to UCOL.
Note: On completion of the programme all equipment and books belonging to UCOL must be returned and debts settled before you can receive your certificate.