Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

MST60116
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Average Course Fee: $28770

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Average Course Duration: 3 Years

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Superseded by: MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Description

This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the fashion industry, as well as roles associated with managing fashion business as part of an enterprise. Skills include design and product development, as well as technical production skills and business.

Skills may be applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace roles and enterprise requirements. Outcomes allow for specialisation in fashion design or business, as well as generalist roles.

This qualification applies to management of textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) operations that requires knowledge of fashion design and technical production processes, the use of emerging technologies and TCF merchandising techniques that may be applied at various stages of the supply chain.

This qualification offers a generic MST60116 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, as well as two pathways targeting the skill requirements of fashion designer and fashion business management.

The following additional qualification descriptors are approved for this qualification:

Pathway 1: MST60516 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

(Design and Product Development)

Pathway 2: MST60516 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

(Business and Merchandising)

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

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Student Outcomes

Students who graduate from VET courses are surveyed approximately 6 months after they have completed their training. For more information on the statistics provided in this section, including the different levels (course, field of education, all fields of education) of data available please select the Learn more button below.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates of this course who were satisfied with the training.

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 (Advanced Diploma).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates of this course starting their first ever full-time job after graduating.

Jobs

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

Professionals

29.5%

Professionals
Community and Personal Service Workers

21.6%

Community and Personal Service Workers
Sales Workers

15.6%

Sales Workers

Industries

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

Retail trade

17.8%

Retail trade
Accommodation and food services

17.3%

Accommodation and food services
Arts and recreational services

13.8%

Arts and recreational services

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

Financial Assistance

The federal, state and territory governments provide financial incentives and support for vocational education and training students to help them gain the skills required to secure and maintain rewarding and sustainable employment.

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

The following highlighted state and territory governments dedicate funds to reduce or, in some cases, fully cover tuition fees for VET students who wish to study this course. Please check with your preferred training provider to see if you are eligible.
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VET Student Loans

This course is eligible for a VET Student Loan from the Australian Government to assist students with paying tuition fees. The maximum amount that can be loaned for this course is $15,514.

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. The compulsory repayment threshold for the 2017-2018 income year is $55,874.


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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

Advanced Diploma of 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

Certificate III

Certificate IV

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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Labour Market

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First released in: MST Textiles, Clothing and Footwear

Supersedes: LMT60307 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology LMT60507 Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Superseded by: MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

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