Postgraduate Diploma in e-Textile Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling
Online 800-hour Postgraduate Diploma in e-Textile Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling. 8 modules covering ISO 8559-1 (anthropometric definitions for pattern making), EN 13402 (garment size designation) and CLO 3D. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
Postgraduate Diploma in e-Textile Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling — studying from Australia
Health technology and biomechanics are growing areas in Australia, supported by a strong medical research sector and an established medical device industry. Wearable devices and occupational safety systems are increasingly used in mining, construction and healthcare. Medical devices are regulated nationally, requiring engineers to understand conformity, risk management and clinical evaluation. Employers include medical device manufacturers, hospitals, research institutes such as those affiliated with universities, and workplace safety consultancies.
Fees for Australia: A$1,420 (AUD), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Australia
Typical roles
Questions from Australia
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by Engineers Australia or other professional bodies for this area?
SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not accredited by Engineers Australia or any other national body. Recognition is decided by individual employers and, where relevant, by the professional body assessing your application. Engineers Australia assesses skills and experience independently, so check directly with the body you hope to join before enrolling.
Which Australian employers might value this training in health, biomechanics or wearable safety work?
Employers in Australian medical device firms, rehabilitation services, workplace health and safety teams and wearable technology companies may consider advanced engineering training when hiring. Whether they value a private qualification depends on each employer's own policy and on your existing experience. Speaking with prospective employers about how they view private qualifications is a sensible step.
Can I study this alongside full-time work in Australia, and is employer funding possible?
The programmes are 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from any time zone, including Australian time zones, around your work hours. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible; ask your employer whether they fund training. Plan for the workload of 300 to 1,900 hours depending on the programme, and confirm the schedule with SEIUM.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Describe the types of smart textiles and their applications.
Apply anthropometry to technical pattern making.
Design garments digitally with 3D simulation.
Integrate sensors, conductors and electronics into fabric.
Iterate e-textile prototypes through user testing.
Grade sizes while maintaining the functional position of the electronics.
Test durability and prepare the garment for industrialisation.
Who it's for
- e-Textile designer looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Technical pattern maker looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Wearables engineer looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Textile product development technician looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Textile quality engineer looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Researcher in smart textiles looking to specialise in Prototyping, Pattern Making and Scaling of e-Textiles.
- Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter the textile and fashion industry.
What you'll work with
- ISO 8559-1 (anthropometric definitions for pattern making)
- EN 13402 (garment size designation)
- IEC 63203 (wearable electronic devices)
- ISO 6330 (washing procedures for textile testing)
- IEC 60529 (IP protection ratings)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH)
- Directive 2014/53/EU (radio equipment)
8 modules · 800 h
1.1Classification: passive, active and ultra-smart1.2Conductive fibres and yarns1.3Conductive inks and screen printing1.4Textile sensors: pressure, strain and temperature1.5Textile electrodes for biopotentials1.6Actuators: heating, haptics and LEDs1.7Flexible and stretchable electronics1.8Energy sources in garments1.9Applications in health, sport and protection1.10Case study: analysis of a commercial ECG T-shirt
2.1Anthropometry and ISO 8559 size tables2.23D body scanning2.3Base patterns: bodice, sleeve and trousers2.4Pattern transformations2.5Ease and compression garments2.6Pattern making for elastic knitted fabrics2.7Sensor placement by anatomy2.8Low-deformation zones for electronics2.9Seamless patterning and 3D knit2.10Workshop: base pattern of a compression T-shirt
3.1Pattern CAD software: CLO 3D and Gerber3.23D fit simulation3.3Physical properties of fabric in simulation3.4Pressure and tension maps on the body3.5Integrating conductor routes into the pattern3.6Designing removable electronic modules3.7Virtual prototyping and reviews3.8Garment technical specification sheet3.9Design version management3.10Practice: fit simulation in CLO 3D with a tension map
4.1Embroidery of conductive threads4.2Lamination and heat-sealing of tracks4.3Textile connectors and snap fasteners4.4Encapsulation and moisture protection4.5Flexible PCB design4.6Signal routing and shielding4.7Joint reliability under flexing4.8Microcontrollers and BLE communication4.9Modular assembly for washing4.10Laboratory: band prototype with embroidered stretch sensor
5.1Rapid prototyping methodologies5.2Fabric samples and material testing5.3Functional and fit prototypes5.4User testing and comfort5.5Laser cutting and 3D knitting5.63D printing on textiles5.7Pattern iteration after testing5.8Prototype documentation5.9Prototyping costs5.10Practice: three iterations of a sensorised glove
6.1Grading rules and size steps6.2Grading patterns with electronic components6.3Adapting conductor lengths6.4Validating grading in simulation6.5Variant and reference management6.6Fit for different body types6.7Size inclusivity6.8Marker optimisation and fabric consumption6.9Electrical performance check by size6.10Workshop: grading a sensorised garment across five sizes
7.1ISO 6330 washing tests7.2Martindale abrasion resistance7.3Flex and stretch cycle testing7.4Electrical resistance after use7.5Electrical safety and biocompatibility7.6IEC 63203 wearable electronics standards7.7Industrialisation and supply chain7.8In-line quality control7.9Sustainability and end of life of e-textiles7.10Laboratory: electrical resistance test after washing cycles
8.1Defining the application and user8.2Selecting materials and sensors8.3Patterning and component placement8.43D simulation and fit8.5Functional prototype8.6Grading to a size range8.7Test and validation plan8.8Industrialisation plan8.9Report and presentation8.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is CLO 3D, Lectra Modaris, Gerber AccuMark, KiCad, Arduino IDE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real washing and durability testing procedures for textile circuits, user fit tests and rapid prototyping in a textile workshop. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrating project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe the types of smart textiles and their applications.
Apply anthropometry to technical pattern making.
Design garments digitally with 3D simulation.
Integrate sensors, conductors and electronics into fabric.
Iterate e-textile prototypes through user testing.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow the reading of technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours spread over 6 to 8 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with CLO 3D, Lectra Modaris, Gerber AccuMark, KiCad, Arduino IDE. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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