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Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
MST60116
BDG8
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 21/11/2016 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 04/07/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the MST60116 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in forty-five (45) units of competency:- ten (10) core units of competency
- thirty-five (35) elective units of competency.
Note: Where prerequisite units are identified they must be counted in the total number of units required for achievement of the qualification.
Packaging for an industry specialisation
Elective units of competency may be chosen to meet the specialist skill needs of the following areas of application:
Design and Product Development
Business and Merchandising
Elective units of competency
- Select thirty-five (35) units as specified below.
- A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A or B specialist electives.
- The remaining twenty-seven (27) units may be selected from:
- units not previously selected from Group A or B
- units from Group C
- a maximum of seven (7) relevant units from this Training Package, other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses, where those units are available at Diploma level (maximum 3 units), or Advanced Diploma level
Units selected from other Training Packages and accredited courses must be relevant to the qualification outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Specialist electives
If packaging for a generic qualification, select a minimum of eight (8) units in any combination Groups A and B.
Design and Product Development specialisation- Aminimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A, including the four (4) units marked with # on TGA.
Business and Merchandising specialisation - A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group B, including the four (4) units marked with # on TGA.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW53 | MSTFD5020 | Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAW91 | MSTFD4004 | Calculate cost estimates for fashion products | 20 | Unit of competency |
| BAV67 | MSTGN6001 | Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items | 60 | 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. Group A Elective Units - Design and Product Development
A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A or B specialist electives if completing the generic qualification.
A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group A, including the four (4) units marked with # if completing the Design and Product Development specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW45 | MSTFD6008 | Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAW47 | MSTFD6006 | Develop a fashion range | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAU70 | MSTTD6003 | Develop a textile product range | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW44 | MSTFD6005 | Drape structured over-garments | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAW50 | MSTFD6001 | Evaluate commercial viability of designs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAW46 | MSTFD6007 | Implement specialised patternmaking technologies | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAW62 | MSTFD6004 | Manage advanced patternmaking processes | 90 | Unit of competency |
| BAW48 | MSTFD6003 | Manage fashion design process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAW49 | MSTFD6002 | Manage product development of fashion designs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV63 | MSTGN6005 | Manage production processes | 100 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units - Business and Merchandising
A minimum of eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A or B specialist electives if completing the generic qualification.
A minimum of five (5) units must be selected from Group B, including the four (4) units marked with # if completing the Business and Merchandising specialisation.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAW43 | MSTFD6009 | Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAU71 | MSTTD6002 | Apply electronic systems to textile design and production | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ28 | BSBMKG608 | Develop organisational marketing objectives | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL61 | BSBMKG605 | Evaluate international marketing opportunities | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUL48 | BSBMKG606 | Manage international marketing programs | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUH36 | BSBMKG607 | Manage market research | 60 | Unit of competency |
| BAV66 | MSTGN6002 | Manage quality system and procedures | 100 | Unit of competency |
| BAV62 | MSTGN6006 | Map and establish TCF supply chain process | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAV64 | MSTGN6004 | Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAV65 | MSTGN6003 | Research and evaluate processes and products | 80 | Unit of competency |
| BAU72 | MSTTD6001 | Research commercial development of textiles | 80 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to twenty-seven (27) units may be completed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W396 | LMT60307 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology | Qualification |
| W398 | LMT60507 | Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP4 | MST60119 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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