Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles - MST50122

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Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate production and business management in the apparel, fashion and textiles industry. They use technical knowledge and initiative and judgement in their work. Job roles in established organisations may include assistant designers, assistant product developers, patternmakers, and production supervisors. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, public relations, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification 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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

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 (Diploma).

Jobs

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

21.9%

Sales Workers

21.5%

Professionals

20.9%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

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

23.4%

Retail Trade

22.1%

Accommodation and Food Services

9.5%

Professional, Scientific and Technical Services

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

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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The initial debt amount (including the loan fee, if applicable) plus indexation must be paid back once the loan recipient starts earning over a certain amount. Compulsory repayment threshold information is available on the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website.

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Australian Apprenticeships

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 25

9 core units

16 elective units, consisting of:

1 unit from Group A

at least 8 units from Groups B or C

7 additional units from Groups B, C, Dor any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – all units must be relevant to the work outcome.

Any combination of elective units that meets the rules above can be selected for the award of MST50122Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. Where appropriate, elective units may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.

Packaging for Specialisations

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

At least 5 Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)

At least 5 Group C electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Business)

CORE UNITS

Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
MSTAT5001	Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief
MSTFD4022	Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD5027	Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTGN3018	Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
MSTGN4023	Interact and network with TCF industry participants
MSTGN4024	Quality assure textile products
MSTGN4025	Use digital design tools
MSTGN5017	Assess impact of current and emerging industry innovations and practices
MSTGN5018	Research and analyse textile materials

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A: Safety
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
CUAPPR515	Establish and maintain safe creative practice

Group B: Design and product development
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
CUATEX501	Refine techniques for textile work
CUATEX502	Investigate materials and processes for textile work
MSTAT5002	Progress garment design concepts to production
MSTAT5003	Produce garment illustrations
MSTAT5004	Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
MSTAT5005	Design bras and swimwear
MSTAT5006	Design and produce knitted textile products
MSTAT5007	Design and produce experimental textiles
MSTAT5008	Design and produce printed textiles
MSTAT5009	Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear	MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT5010	Construct blocks for garments with advanced styling	MSTAT4007 Construct stock size blocks for garments
MSTAT5011	Develop standard-size patterns from existing blocks for garments with advanced styling	MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT5012	Grade complex patterns	MSTAT4009 Grade 2D patterns
MSTAT5013	Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations	MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principle
MSTAT5014	Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
MSTAT5015	Develop digital costing markers
MSTAT5016	Analyse fit model
MSTAT5017	Perform contour draping	MSTAT4011 Drape fabrics to make patterns
MSTAT5018	Specify and plan advanced construction processes
MSTGN5016	Develop textile designs using digital software

Group C: Business
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
BSBLEG529	Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
BSBMKG543	Plan and interpret market research
BSBMKG546	Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG548	Forecast international market and business needs
BSBMKG552	Design and develop marketing communication plans
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans
MSTFD5023	Develop marketing plans for fashion products
MSTFD5024	Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria
MSTFD5025	Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
MSTFD5026	Conduct fashion design purchasing
MSTFD5028	Develop merchandising plans for fashion products
MSTGN4014	Produce and analyse spreadsheets
MSTGN5005	Provide global operations support
MSTGN5010	Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
MSTGN5012	Participate in production planning processes
MSTGN5013	Prepare technical workplace documentation
MSTGN5014	Research and plan for opportunities in the TCF market
MSTGN5015	Work with local and international TCF supply chains
SIRRMER004	Develop visual merchandising creative concepts
SIRRMER005	Implement visual merchandising concepts
SIRRMER006	Achieve visual merchandising targets
SIRRMER008	Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
SIRXECM002	Prepare digital content
SIRXMKT006	Develop a social media strategy

Group D – General Electives
Unit Code	Unit Title	Prerequisites
BSBESB402	Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403	Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBMKG432	Research international markets
BSBMKG433	Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG434	Promote products and services
BSBMKG435	Analyse consumer behaviour
BSBMKG548	Forecast international market and business needs
CUAACD411	Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAPOS311	Edit video and audio content for social media
CUAPPR513	Present a body of own creative work
FSKNUM021	Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
MSTAT2001	Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
MSTAT3001	Produce technical drawings of garments
MSTAT3002	Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT3003	Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
MSTAT3005	Sew garments
MSTAT4001	Investigate influences on contemporary garment design and construction
MSTAT4002	Contribute to development of preliminary garment design concepts
MSTAT4003	Contribute to garment design refinement and production processes
MSTAT4004	Develop product specifications for garment designs	MSTAT3001 Produce technical drawings of garments
MSTAT4005	Analyse textile design influences
MSTAT4007	Construct stock size blocks for garments
MSTAT4008	Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks	MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT4009	Grade 2D patterns
MSTAT4010	Create garment patterns for individual sizes from blocks	MSTAT3002 Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT4011	Drape fabrics to make patterns
MSTAT4012	Produce garments using advanced construction techniques	MSTAT3005 Sew garments
MSTAT4014	Assemble and fit bespoke garments
MSTAT4016	Cut and sew design prototypes
MSTAT4017	Use garment sizing systems
MSTAT4018	Use colourisation techniques on fabrics
MSTAT4019	Produce knitted textile samples
MSTAT4020	Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTAT4021	Produce woven textile samples
MSTAT4022	Produce screen printed textiles
MSTGN3022	Investigate applications and performance outcomes of technical textiles
MSTGN4018	Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN4022	Communicate design concepts
SIRXOSM001	Identify and review social media and online platforms for organisational use
TLIX0020X	Monitor ethical supply chain practices

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