Diploma of Textile Design and Development - MST50219

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Description

This qualification provides skills and knowledge required to undertake specialised technical and design roles within textile enterprises.

It is intended for those involved in the design and production of textiles, such as screen printed, woven, knitted, tapestry and experimental fabrics and textile products.

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 (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.

Financial Assistance

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There are programs for all kinds of students; apprentices and trainees, new job starters, those re-entering the workforce, retraining for a new job or upgrading their skills for an existing job.

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Subsidised Training

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Unfortunately, no subsidies are currently available for this course.

VET Student Loans

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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

Diploma of Textile Design and Development 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

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Operations

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 Employment and Workplace Relations".

Australian Apprenticeships

Australian Apprenticeships (also known as apprenticeships and traineeships) combine work with training in a nationally recognised qualification. Australian Apprenticeships are available to anyone of working age and offer opportunities to learn new skills and be paid in over 500 different jobs.

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

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Units & Packaging

Total number of units = 35

10 units of competency

25 elective units of competency, consisting of:

at least 8 units from Group A

at least 6 units from Group B

up to 11 units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C

up to 6 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.

Core units

Select all 10 units of competency from the following list:

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTGN4010	Implement and monitor WHS and environmental systems in the workplace
MSTTD4002	Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTTD4007	Analyse textile design influences
MSTTD4009	Assist in the development of textile designs
MSTTD4012	Analyse use of colour in textiles	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry MSTTD4002 Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTTD5007	Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs
MSTTD5008	Develop textile designs and specifications
MSTTX3001	Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Elective Units

Group A

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTFD5027	Cost production of fashion or textile designs
MSTGN5012	Participate in production planning processes
MSTGN5004	Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems
MSTGN5006	Plan and organise non-routine testing	MSTTX4003 Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
MSTGN5007	Prepare procedures and specifications for TCF operations
MSTGN5008	Identify opportunities in the TCF market	MSTGN4004 Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN5009	Develop and test TCF products or processes	MSTTX4003 Perform routine textile testing and analyse results
MSTGN5010	Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
MSTGN5011	Work with international TCF supply chains
MSTTD5001	Design and produce knitted textile products	MSTTD4001 Produce knitted textile samples
MSTTD5002	Design and produce woven tapestry products	MSTTD4004 Produce woven tapestry samples
MSTTD5003	Design and produce woven products	MSTTD4003 Produce woven textile samples
MSTTD5004	Design and produce experimental textiles
MSTTD5005	Design and produce printed textiles
MSTTD5006	Exhibit textile designs or products
MSTTD5009	Produce printed designs on woven and non-woven substrates
MSTTD5010	Produce computer-aided textile design folios	MSTGN2014 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTTX5001	Determine textile finishing processes	MSTTX4001 Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications MSTTX4002 Understand and apply textile science

Group B

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSTGN4007	Contribute to the development of products or processes
MSTGN4008	Analyse product and determine machine settings
MSTTD4008	Present and promote textile design concepts
MSTTD4010	Apply manipulation techniques to create experimental textile samples
MSTTD4011	Estimate costs for development of textile designs
MSTTX4001	Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications
MSTTX4002	Understand and apply textile science	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry MSTTX3001 Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics
MSTTX4003	Perform routine textile testing and analyse results	MSTTX4001 Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications MSTTX4002 Understand and apply textile science
MSTTX4004	Select dyes and develop dye specification and recipe for production
MSTTX4005	Undertake textile colouration and finishing	MSTTX4002 Understand and apply textile science

Group C

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
CUAACD301	Produce drawings to communicate ideas
MSMENV472	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSTFD3001	Market design product to local outlets
MSTGN3012	Work safely with chemicals in TCF operations
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTGN3014	Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes
MSTGN3006	Draw 3-D designs
MSTGN4004	Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTTD4001	Produce knitted textile samples
MSTTD4003	Produce woven textile samples
MSTTD4004	Produce woven tapestry samples
MSTTD4005	Produce screen printed textiles
MSTTD4006	Source textile materials and resources
MSTTX2014	Perform industrial sewing on textile products
MSTTX3008	Select raw materials

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