Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising - MST60119

Course Overview

Average Course Fee: $23978

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Average Course Duration: 19 Months

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Description

This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the textile, clothing and footwear industry, as well as roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion business as part of an enterprise. Work is undertaken autonomously. The role involves the application of broad skills and knowledge for highly skilled work applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace requirements.

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

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 (Advanced 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 (Advanced 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 (Advanced Diploma).

Jobs

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

29.9%

Professionals

23.9%

Sales Workers

12.5%

Technicians and Trades Workers

Industries

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

23.2%

Retail Trade

13.2%

Accommodation and Food Services

12.5%

Education and Training

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

Financial Assistance

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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 $16,788.

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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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

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

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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 = 45

11 core units of competency

34 elective units of competency, consisting of:

at least 11 units from Groups A and B

up to 23 units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C

up to 10 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course – these 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 MST60119Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. 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 8 Group A electives must be selected for award of MST60119Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development),including the 4 units marked with #

At least 8 Group B electives must be selected for award of MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the 4 units marked with #

Core units

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
MSMENV272	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
MSMWHS200	Work safely
MSS402051	Apply quality standards
MSTCL3001	Identify fabric performance and handling requirements	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4006	Interact and network with fashion industry participants
MSTFD4023	Calculate cost estimates for TCF products
MSTFD5010	Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines
MSTFD5029	Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTGN6001	Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items

Elective units

Group A – Design and Product Development

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBMKG607	Manage market research
CUAPPR603	Engage in the business of creative practice
MSTFD5005	Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes	MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD6001	Evaluate commercial viability of designs	MSTFD4023 Calculate cost estimates for TCF products MSTFD5027 Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTFD6002 #	Manage product development of fashion designs
MSTFD6003 #	Manage fashion design process
MSTFD6004	Manage advanced patternmaking processes	MSTFD4013 Grade 2-D patterns MSTFD5016 Grade complex patterns
MSTFD6005	Drape structured over-garments	MSTFD4021 Drape fabrics to make patterns MSTFD5012 Perform contour draping
MSTFD6006 #	Develop a fashion range
MSTFD6007	Implement specialised patternmaking technologies
MSTFD6008 #	Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production
MSTGN5011	Work with international TCF supply chains
MSTGN6007	Manage production processes
MSTTD6003	Develop a textile product range

Group B – Fashion Business

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBMGT617	Develop and implement a business plan
BSBMKG605	Evaluate international marketing opportunities
BSBMKG606	Manage international marketing programs
BSBMKG607	Manage market research
BSBMKG608 #	Develop organisational marketing objectives
MSTFD6009	Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development
MSTGN4014	Produce and analyse spreadsheets
MSTGN6002 #	Manage quality system and procedures
MSTGN6003	Research and evaluate processes and products
MSTGN6006 #	Map and establish TCF supply chain process
MSTGN6008 #	Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products
MSTTD6001	Research commercial development of textiles
MSTTD6002	Apply electronic systems to textile design and production	MSTTD5007 Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs

Group C – General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBINT405	Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance
BSBMKG507	Interpret market trends and developments
BSBSMB401	Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
BSBSMB402	Plan small business finances
CUACMP311	Implement copyright arrangements
FSKNUM021	Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work
MSTFD3004	Draw a trade drawing for fashion design
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
MSTFD4005	Communicate and sell design concepts
MSTFD4007	Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments
MSTFD4008	Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
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
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
MSTFD4020	Use electronic fashion design tools
MSTFD4022	Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD5001	Design bras and swimwear	MSTCL2010 Modify patterns to create basic styles MSTFD4003 Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts
MSTFD5002	Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD5003	Analyse fit model
MSTFD5011	Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation
MSTFD5012	Perform contour draping	MSTFD4021 Drape fabrics to make patterns
MSTFD5014	Construct complex blocks for fashion garments	MSTFD4008 Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications
MSTFD5015	Develop patterns for complex fashion garments	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles MSTFD4015 Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications
MSTFD5016	Grade complex patterns	MSTFD4013 Grade 2-D patterns
MSTFD5017	Apply design studio processes to meet client brief
MSTFD5018	Determine and specify advanced construction processes
MSTFD5019	Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations	MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles
MSTFD5021	Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
MSTFD5022	Develop digital costing markers	MSTFD5021 Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
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
MSTFD5027	Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTFD5028	Develop merchandising plans for fashion products
MSTGN4004	Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN4006	Apply TCF market supply systems	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTGN5012	Participate in production planning processes
MSTGN5004	Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems
MSTGN5005	Provide global operations support
MSTGN5007	Prepare procedures and specifications for TCF operations
MSTGN5008	Identify opportunities in the TCF market	MSTGN4004 Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN5010	Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
MSTTD5007	Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs
PMBWASTE302	Coordinate waste disposal
SIRRMER004	Develop visual merchandising creative concepts
SIRRMER005	Implement visual merchandising concepts
SIRRMER006	Achieve visual merchandising targets
SIRRMER008	Plan and style merchandise photo shoots

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