Pathway Outline

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Business and Merchandising

Business and Merchandising

Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB62
DTWD Status
Replaced
Associated Qualification
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
National Code
MST50116
State Code
BDG9
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
04/07/2016
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Approved Date
01/12/2016
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
Current Release Date
21/11/2016
Nominal Hours
1576
Description
The Fashion Business and Merchandising pathway immerses students in creative fashion business skills such as fashion forecasting and buying; visual merchandising and digital engagement; and marketing and social media. Students learn the legal, financing and trade essentials for fashion enterprise and the import and export of product. Course topics include international sourcing; sustainable supply and manufacturing; and the creation of accurate costings and tech packs for managing offshore production.
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST50116 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, competency must be achieved in thirty-five (35) units of competency:
- nine (9) core units of competency
- twenty-six (26) elective units of competency.
1. Core Units
Nine (9) core units of competency to be completed.
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAK44 MSS402051 Apply quality standards 30 Unit of competency
BAW91 MSTFD4004 Calculate cost estimates for fashion products 20 Unit of competency
BAW68 MSTFD5010 Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines 60 Unit of competency
BAX43 MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements 40 Unit of competency
BAV99 MSTGN2011 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry 70 Unit of competency
BAW88 MSTFD4006 Interact and network with fashion industry participants 60 Unit of competency
BAW00 MSTGN2009 Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace 20 Unit of competency
AWC13 MSMENV272 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
AWC15 MSMWHS200 Work safely 26 Unit of competency
2. Business and Merchandising Specialisation
Complete the following twenty-six (26) units for the Business and Merchandising Specialisation
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
BAW71 MSTFD5003 Analyse fit model 40 Unit of competency
BAW67 MSTFD5007 Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs 50 Unit of competency
BAV89 MSTGN4004 Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles 60 Unit of competency
AUI39 BSBINT405 Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance 50 Unit of competency
BAW53 MSTFD5020 Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices 90 Unit of competency
BAW89 MSTFD4005 Communicate and sell design concepts 30 Unit of competency
BAW64 MSTFD5008 Conduct fashion design purchasing 40 Unit of competency
BAW65 MSTFD5009 Cost production of fashion or textile designs 40 Unit of competency
AUK16 BSBMGT617 Develop and implement a business plan 60 Unit of competency
BAW72 MSTFD5004 Develop marketing plans for fashion products 50 Unit of competency
BAW60 MSTFD5013 Develop merchandising plans for fashion products 40 Unit of competency
BAW83 MSTFD4012 Develop product specifications for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
BAW95 MSTFD3004 Draw a trade drawing for fashion design 30 Unit of competency
AUL08 BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
BAW66 MSTFD5006 Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria 30 Unit of competency
BAX01 MSTFD2005 Identify design process for fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
BAW81 MSTFD4014 Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques 30 Unit of competency
BAV71 MSTGN5008 Identify opportunities in the TCF market 70 Unit of competency
BBB72 SIRRMER005 Implement visual merchandising concepts 40 Unit of competency
AUM46 BSBMKG507 Interpret market trends and developments 50 Unit of competency
BAV77 MSTGN5001 Participate in production planning processes 60 Unit of competency
AUL52 BSBMKG510 Plan e-marketing communications 50 Unit of competency
AWF81 BSBMKG527 Plan social media engagement 45 Unit of competency
AUM05 BSBMKG413 Promote products and services 20 Unit of competency
BAW77 MSTFD4017 Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
BAV74 MSTGN5003 Work with international TCF supply chains 40 Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AB80 Fashion Business Pathway
Note
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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