Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchand

Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchand - MST50119

Qualification Overview:

Qualification Name:
Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchand

Qualification Code and Units of Competency:
MST50119

Processing time:
You can get your desired qualification through RPL pathways within four weeks of getting the sufficient information and evidence of the supporting documents.

Why study Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising?

This qualification reflects the duties of assistant product developers and designers who work in the textile, apparel, and footwear industries, as well as the responsibilities of assistant jobs in fashion procurement and production management within a fashion firm. According to workplace requirements, the function entails applying integrated technical and theoretical knowledge across a wide range of speciality areas, integrating multiple stages across the design, manufacturing, and supply chain continuum.

This degree provides for specialisation in the areas of “Design and Product Development” and “Fashion Business” or generalisation in other areas.

At the time of publication, there were no legal, legislative, or certification criteria that applied to this qualification.

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The Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising gives understanding to the designer’s assistant and product designers working in the textiles, apparel and footwear manufacturing, and also as assistant positions associated with fashion buying and managing fashion production as part of a fashion enterprise.

What evidence of documents you need?

We require the following proof of documents to assess your eligibility for the desired qualification through RPL:

Evidence of Learning

Photo (latest)
Passport
Resume / CV
Payslips/work contract/ABN if self-employed
Letter of Employment (onshore / offshore)
Current employment contracts
Evidence of overseas qualifications (if available)
Transcripts or assessments from related previous qualifications.
Videos or photos at your work (at least 2 from each task)
Apprenticeship papers (if available)
OHS/WHS policies and procedures
Safe work method statements
Job safety analysis (if available)

FIVE Steps to get your qualification?

The following are the five steps involved in obtaining a desired qualification through RPL:

Evaluation: One of experienced RPL ADVISOR consultants can conduct a free, no-obligation RPL skills check.
Your Experience: Compiling and submitting your ‘Experience Portfolio’, which includes photographs and videos of you on the job, references, past credentials, and your latest resume, among other things.
RTO Reviews the Evidence: Using an RPL assessment, a certified assessor from one of our collaborating RTOs can review the evidence and decide whether you are competent in the units for that certification.
Interview: If all supporting documents meet the requirement of the desired qualification, then the RTO may take your interview.
Your Certificate: If the RTO determines that you are qualified in all relevant units of competency, the Registered Training Organisation will grant you a certificate.

Packaging Rules

Dip of Applied Fashion Design & Merchandising

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 #

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
MSTGN2014	Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace
MSTGN2013	Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

Elective units

Group A – Design and Product Development

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
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
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
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
MSTFD5026	Conduct fashion design purchasing
MSTFD5029 #	Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices

Group B – Fashion Business

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBMGT617	Develop and implement a business plan
BSBMKG507 #	Interpret market trends and developments
MSTFD4022	Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD5023	Develop marketing plans for fashion products
MSTFD5024	Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria
MSTFD5025	Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs	MSTFD4014 Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques
MSTFD5026	Conduct fashion design purchasing
MSTFD5027	Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTFD5028 #	Develop merchandising plans for fashion products
MSTFD5029	Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices
MSTGN4014	Produce and analyse spreadsheets
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
MSTGN5011 #	Work with international TCF supply chains

Group C – General Electives

Unit code	Unit title	Prerequisite unit
BSBINT301	Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work
BSBINT302	Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work
BSBINT405	Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance
BSBINT409	Plan for international trade
BSBMKG408	Conduct market research
BSBMKG413	Promote products and services
BSBMKG414	Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG415	Research international markets
BSBMKG419	Analyse consumer behaviour
BSBMKG510	Plan e-marketing communications
BSBMKG537	Develop a social media engagement plan
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
MSMWHS503	Maintain WHS management system
MSTCL3002	Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3007	Embellish garment by hand or machine	MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL3008	Set and produce digital embroidery
MSTCL3009	Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles
MSTCL3013	Interpret patterns and apply pattern information
MSTCL4001	Perform sample machining of advanced construction garments	MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTCL4002	Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments
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
MSTFD4009	Create and edit digital embroidery designs	MSTCL3008 Set and produce digital embroidery MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
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	MSTFD3004 Draw a trade drawing 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
MSTFD4018	Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design
MSTFD4019	Use colourisation techniques on fabrics	MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
MSTFD4020	Use electronic fashion design tools
MSTFD4021	Drape fabrics to make patterns
MSTGN4004	Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN4006	Apply TCF market supply systems	MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry
SIRRMER004	Develop visual merchandising creative concepts
SIRRMER005	Implement visual merchandising concepts
SIRRMER006	Achieve visual merchandising targets
SIRRMER008	Plan and style merchandise photo shoots