Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles
MST50122
BIY3
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 22/12/2022 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use cognitive, technical and communication skills to analyse, plan, design and evaluate production and business management in the apparel, fashion and textiles industry. They use technical knowledge and initiative and judgement in their work. Job roles in established organisations may include assistant designers, assistant product developers, patternmakers, and production supervisors. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, public relations, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = twenty five (25)- nine (9) core units
- sixteen (16) elective units, consisting of:
- one (1) unit from Group A
- at least eight (8) units from Groups B or C
- seven (7) additional units from Groups B, C, Dor any endorsed Training Package or accredited course - all 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 MST50122Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles. 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 five (5) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development)
- at least five (5) Group C electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Business)
Pathways
| State Code | Title |
|---|---|
| AE10 | Business |
| AE11 | Design and Product Development |
1. Core Units
All nine (9) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OEY97 | MSTGN5017 | Assess impacts of emerging industry innovations and practices | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OBA25 | MSTFD5027 | Cost production of fashion and textile designs | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OEY86 | MSTAT5001 | Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ06 | MSTGN4023 | Interact and network with TCF industry participants | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ05 | MSTGN4024 | Quality assure textile products | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OEY95 | MSTGN5018 | Research and analyse textile materials | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OBA27 | MSTFD4022 | Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ71 | MSTGN3018 | Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OEZ04 | MSTGN4025 | Use digital design tools | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A: Safety
At least one (1) unit must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBA88 | BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | 50 | Unit of competency |
| ODH64 | CUAPPR515 | Establish and maintain safe creative practice | 25 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B: Design and Product Development
At least five (5) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Design and product development).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
4. Group C: Business
At least five (5) Group C electives must be selected for award of MST50122 Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Business).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
5. Group D: General Electives
The remaining units may be chosen from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEP9 | MST50119 | Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
| BEQ2 | MST50219 | Diploma of Textile Design and Development | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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