Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
MST50119
BEP9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 31/01/2020 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 1.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of assistant designers and product developers who work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry, as well as assistant roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion production as part of a fashion enterprise. The role involves the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge across a broad range of specialist areas, incorporating 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.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirty-five (35)- nine (9) core units of competency
- twenty-six (26) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least eleven (11) units from Group A and/or B
- up to fifteen (15) units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C
- up to ten (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 MST50119 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 eight (8) Group A electives must be selected for award of MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development), including the four (4) units marked with #
- At least eight (8) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the four (4) units marked with #
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AB80 | Fashion Business |
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BAK44 | MSS402051 | Apply quality standards | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OBA26 | MSTFD4023 | Calculate cost estimates for TCF 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 |
| OBA18 | MSTGN2013 | 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 |
| OBA17 | MSTGN2014 | 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 Design and Product Development Elective Units
At least eight (8) Group A electives must be selected for award of MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development), including the four (4) units marked with #(refer to TGA).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Fashion Business Elective Units
At least eight (8) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the four (4) units marked with #(refer to TGA).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C General Electives
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG9 | MST50116 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY3 | MST50122 | Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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