Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $9381

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Average Course Duration: 1 Year

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Description

This qualification is intended to cover the skills and knowledge required to work as assistant designers, merchandising assistants and specialist production technicians, such as patternmakers and sewing machinists, who support design and production within the clothing and fashion industry. It includes business and design outcomes which build on technical production skills and knowledge, to provide a basis for career progression to design, construction and merchandising management roles.

This qualification allows for a generalist qualification, or specialisation in the fields of ‘Design and Product Development’ or ‘Business and Merchandising’.

No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.

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Student Outcomes

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate IV).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Creative Arts field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate IV).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Creative Arts field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate IV).

Jobs

Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Certificate IV) are most often employed as:

23.3%

Professionals

22.7%

Community and Personal Service Workers

20.5%

Sales Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Creative Arts field (Certificate IV) are most often employed in:

22.2%

Retail Trade

22.1%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.2%

Education and Training

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

Financial Assistance

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Career Information

Career development is the ongoing process of managing your life, learning and work. It involves developing the skills and knowledge that enable you to plan and make informed decisions about your education, training and career choices.

Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Career Pathway

Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising is in the Creative Arts Field of Education. For more information about this kind of career, you can explore Textiles, Clothing and Footwear.

Stream

Fashion & Textile Design & Merchandising

Certificate II

Fashion Design Assistant

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Textile Fabrication & Production

Footwear Production and Repair

Clothing Production

Leather Production

Millinery

TCF Services Mechanic

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Operations

Cotton Ginning

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Note: Information provided as a guide only. Chart developed by the Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au). Information in this chart may be reproduced with acknowledgement of its source: "The Australian Apprenticeships & Traineeships Information Service (aapathways.com.au/jpc) funded by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training".

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Australian Apprenticeships can provide a pathway to a career change for people looking to re-enter the workforce and for people who are currently working. Australian Apprenticeships combine work with training in a national recognised qualification.

Unfortunately, this qualification is not currently available as an Australian Apprenticeship or Traineeship.

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 25

7 core units of competency

18 elective units of competency, consisting of:

at least 8 units from Group A and/or B and

up to 10 units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C

up to 5 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Packaging for Specialisations

Electives must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:

At least 5 Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising(Design and Product Development), including the 4 units marked with #

At least 5 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising(Business and Merchandising) including the 4 units marked with #

Core units

Select all 7 units of competency from the following list:

Unit code	Unit title
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
MSTFD4006	Interact and network with fashion industry participants
MSTFD4023	Calculate cost estimates for TCF products
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

Elective Units

Group A – Design and Product Development

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTCL4001	Perform sample machining of advanced construction garments	MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL4002	Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
MSTCL4003	Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments
MSTFD4001 #	Apply design studio process
MSTFD4002	Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development	MSTFD2005 Identify design process for fashion designs MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4003	Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
MSTFD4007	Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
MSTFD4008	Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
MSTFD4009	Create and edit digital embroidery designs	MSTCL3008 Set and produce digital embroidery MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4010 #	Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTFD4011	Cut fabrics for prototype designs
MSTFD4012 #	Develop product specifications for fashion design	MSTFD3004 Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
MSTFD4013	Grade 2-D patterns
MSTFD4014	Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques
MSTFD4015 #	Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
MSTFD4016	Sew design prototypes
MSTFD4018	Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
MSTFD4019	Use colourisation techniques on fabrics	MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4020	Use electronic fashion design tools
MSTFD4021	Drape fabrics to make patterns

Group B – Business and Merchandising

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBINT405 #	Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance
BSBMKG408	Conduct market research
BSBMKG413	Promote products and services
BSBMKG414	Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG419 #	Analyse consumer behaviour
MSTFD4005	Communicate and sell design concepts
MSTFD4022	Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTGN4004 #	Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN4005	Plan and implement production within a work area
MSTGN4006 #	Apply TCF market supply systems	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTTD4006	Source textile materials and resources
MSTTD4008	Present and promote textile design concepts

Group C – General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBINT301	Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work
BSBINT302	Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work
CUACMP311	Implement copyright arrangements
MSTCL2005	Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production
MSTCL2024	Press work
MSTCL2007	Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL2010	Modify patterns to create basic styles
MSTCL2012	Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment
MSTCL2019	Sew components, complex tasks
MSTCL3001	Identify fabric performance and handling requirements	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3002	Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3016	Press whole garments	MSTCL2024 Press work
MSTCL3005	Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays	MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL3006	Assemble bra or swimwear	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3007	Embellish garment by hand or machine	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3008	Set and produce digital embroidery
MSTCL3009	Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTCL3010	Sew woven and stretch knit garments	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3011	Contribute to garment production process improvements
MSTCL3012	Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays	MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays
MSTCL3013	Interpret patterns and apply pattern information
MSTCL3014	Interact and communicate with garment production personnel
MSTFD2005	Identify design process for fashion designs
MSTFD2006	Use a sewing machine for fashion design
MSTFD3004	Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
MSTGN2016	Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production
MSTGN3014	Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
MSTGN3003	Estimate and cost job
MSTTX3014	Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines
PMBWASTE302	Coordinate waste disposal

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Course Overview

Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

23.3%

22.7%

20.5%

Industries

22.2%

22.1%

12.2%

Financial Assistance

JobTrainer

Subsidised Training

VET Student Loans

Career Information

Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Career Pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Other courses in this pathway

Stream

Certificate II

Certificate III

Certificate IV

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Apprenticeships and Traineeships

Units & Packaging

Training Providers

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USI

Labour Market