MST50119 / MST60119 | 0100779 / 0100769

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising / Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Dual award

Elevate your fashion career with this advanced dual qualification. Gain the technical and creative skills to work as a senior fashion designer.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast

WAYS TO STUDY On campus

NEXT INTAKE Start date: 10 Jul 2023 Duration: 2 years View all intakes

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Concession

$24,965

Subsidised

$26,330

Full Fee

$30,915

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Course overview

Elevate your fashion career with this advanced dual qualification. Gain the technical and creative skills to work as a senior fashion designer.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as fashion, industrial and jewellery designers has seen very strong growth in the past few years. Growth in the sector is expected to remain steady with around 4,000 job openings expected over the next five years.

In this course you'll gain specialist knowledge across the fashion design process — from fabric identification to design creation, production, and marketing and sales. During your final semester you'll exhibit your range to industry representatives and potential employers at our prestigious graduate fashion parades. Graduates will also finish their studies with a comprehensive portfolio of work.

Successful completion of this course will give you the specialised knowledge and skills required to work as a senior fashion designer or commercial textile designer.

What can I do?

Senior Fashion Designer
Commercial Textile Designer
Dressmaker or Tailor
Machinist
Fashion Accessories Designer
Production Manager
CAD Operator
Fashion Retailer

Course outcome:

MST50119 / MST60119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising / Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Industry-standard facilities

Students have access to a lab fitted out with various industrial specialty and sewing machines, industrial irons and cutting tables. Pattern making studios and lecture rooms feature both communal tables and individual cubicles where students will have access to the latest digital design software.

Pathways to university

Get in the fast lane and take advantage of our diploma-to-degree pathways. Diploma graduates can jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor’s degree at some of Australia’s top universities. You’ll graduate with two qualifications in the same time it would normally take to complete one, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 35 elective units from the list below.

Please note that the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising has 35 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising units that are pre-requisites. You will only need to complete an extra 10 units under the pathway option to get the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSMENV272

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
MSMENV272

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with environmental regulations, identify environment issues and minimise the risks of negative impact on work and carry out improvements in own work area.
UNIT NAME
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
MSMWHS200

Work safely

UNIT CODE :
MSMWHS200

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply workplace policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment for self and others. The unit of competency covers identifying work health and safety (WHS) hazards, assessing risk and following safety procedures in the workplace with minimal supervision.
UNIT NAME
Work safely

UNIT CODE
MSS402051

Apply quality standards

UNIT CODE :
MSS402051

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply quality standards to work operations in an organisation. The unit is designed to complement competitive systems and practices units. This unit applies to an individual who is expected to take responsibility for the quality of their own work, and to take actions specified in the procedures and within the scope of their job and authority to ensure that quality standards are met.
UNIT NAME
Apply quality standards

UNIT CODE
MSTCL3001

Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

UNIT CODE :
MSTCL3001

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify fabric performance and handling requirements. The unit of competency applies to fabrics used to produce garments and accessories and includes sourcing information from reference material and industry specialists, as well as conducting simple tests to identify fabric types and properties. Identification methods and tests covered by this unit are those where the procedure has already been determined and the range of outcomes established.
UNIT NAME
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4006

Interact and network with fashion industry participants

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interact and network with fashion industry participants.
UNIT NAME
Interact and network with fashion industry participants

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4023

Calculate cost estimates for TCF products

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4023

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to calculate cost estimates for products developed for the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry, including sample production and bulk production runs.
UNIT NAME
Calculate cost estimates for TCF products

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5010

Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5010

Unit description :
The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and present fashion design concepts to the client, in response to a brief. It applies to a garment or small range for adult or children’s market which includes some distinctive style and features. Work is conducted according to workplace practices and procedures as a member of a team or under supervision.
UNIT NAME
Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines

UNIT CODE
MSTGN2013

Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN2013

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify fibres, yarns, fabrics and textile materials and how they are used in the construction of garments and accessories and in textile production processes.
UNIT NAME
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry

UNIT CODE
MSTGN2014

Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN2014

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) workplace. It involves identifying the types and sources of information required, and using computing technology to access, enter, manipulate and store that information. The equipment may include computers and other equipment based on computing technology and must be related to work role.
UNIT NAME
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
MSTGN6001

Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN6001

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for a textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) product or process. The unit of competency applies to the development and implementation of a sales and marketing strategy for a design, product or range, or the design of a manufacturing process for TCF products, in a domestic or international market.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6002

Manage product development of fashion designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6002

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage the development and production processes for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to management of the development of fashion designs to production and completion of final product.
UNIT NAME
Manage product development of fashion designs

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6002

Manage product development of fashion designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6002

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to manage the development and production processes for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to management of the development of fashion designs to production and completion of final product.
UNIT NAME
Manage product development of fashion designs

UNIT CODE
MSTGN6001

Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN6001

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a sales and marketing strategy for a textile, clothing and footwear (TCF) product or process. The unit of competency applies to the development and implementation of a sales and marketing strategy for a design, product or range, or the design of a manufacturing process for TCF products, in a domestic or international market.
UNIT NAME
Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6001

Evaluate commercial viability of designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6001

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to evaluate the commercial viability of the mass production and sale of fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to evaluating the ability of fashion design concepts and proposals to assist in achieving business goals and financial targets. Skills covered by this unit are used to assist in making decisions about which fashion designs to select for commercial production and sale.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTFD4023 , MSTFD5027
UNIT NAME
Evaluate commercial viability of designs

UNIT CODE
MSTTD5007

Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs

UNIT CODE :
MSTTD5007

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a range of computer-based design programs, equipment and computing technology to generate, produce and manufacture designs for textile products. The unit of competency applies to the creation of designs and production specifications for woven, knitted or printed textiles, tapestries and experimental textile products using computer-based design programs and equipment.
UNIT NAME
Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs

UNIT CODE
MSTGN6003

Research and evaluate processes and products

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN6003

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate processes and products in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) enterprise.
UNIT NAME
Research and evaluate processes and products

UNIT CODE
MSTCL3007

Embellish garment by hand or machine

UNIT CODE :
MSTCL3007

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to embellish a garment using hand or machine techniques.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTFD2006 , MSTGN2013
UNIT NAME
Embellish garment by hand or machine

UNIT CODE
MSTCL3009

Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

UNIT CODE :
MSTCL3009

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles. The unit of competency applies to the development of a variety of pattern styles utilising the basic principles of patternmaking, including dart manipulation and square blocking.
UNIT NAME
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

UNIT CODE
MSTFD2005

Identify design process for fashion designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD2005

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to identify design process for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to identifying the criteria for a fashion design brief, and how they impact on the process of producing fashion items. It includes the impact of colour on the design process in a production environment.
UNIT NAME
Identify design process for fashion designs

UNIT CODE
MSTFD2006

Use a sewing machine for fashion design

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD2006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a sewing machine to align and sew pattern pieces and sew components. The unit of competency applies to aligning and sewing straight seams, joining flat pieces of stable fabric together, sewing components and stitching hems, using basic stitching.
UNIT NAME
Use a sewing machine for fashion design

UNIT CODE
MSTFD3004

Draw a trade drawing for fashion design

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD3004

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to draw an accurate trade or technical drawing based on specifications and a design. The unit of competency applies to the patternmaking or design room, where accurate trade or technical drawings are required to interpret and clarify a garment design.
UNIT NAME
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4003

Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4003

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assist in the preparation of preliminary design concepts. The unit of competency applies to preparing preliminary design concepts for garments, for self or others, using generally basic stable fabrics. It applies to original creation or adaptation of designs or interpretation of sketches for single or multiple production styles and ranges, made-to-measure and theatre costuming.
UNIT NAME
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4010

Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4010

Unit description :
The unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to create a pattern from an existing block, using advanced patternmaking principles, including contouring, square blocking and pivoting.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTCL3009
UNIT NAME
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4013

Grade 2-D patterns

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4013

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to grade flat or 2-D patterns used for garment production. The unit of competency applies to production of a basic style garment where discretion and judgement may be required in planning and selecting processes, procedures or outcomes.
UNIT NAME
Grade 2-D patterns

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4014

Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4014

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to identify influences of the 20th Century on fashion design and construction techniques. The unit of competency applies to the analysis of the most important economic, social, political and technological factors in the 20th Century that have had an impact on fashion development and demand.
UNIT NAME
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4015

Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4015

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to create a pattern from an existing block for an individual size, and to meet the styling requirements of the customer.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTCL3009 , MSTFD4010
UNIT NAME
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4016

Sew design prototypes

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4016

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to assemble a prototype garment using commercial machines. The unit of competency applies to producing a garment that is not designed to be worn but will be used for the purposes of confirming elements of design and production requirements.
UNIT NAME
Sew design prototypes

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4020

Use electronic fashion design tools

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4020

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use a range of electronic design programs and equipment, such as software programs and computing technology. The unit of competency applies to the creation of designs, patterns or production specifications using electronic programs and equipment, such as graphic and design software, computers and peripherals, and specialised equipment.
UNIT NAME
Use electronic fashion design tools

UNIT CODE
MSTFD4021

Drape fabrics to make patterns

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD4021

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to drape fabrics to make patterns. This unit of competency applies to using draping techniques to create a basic fitted foundation. This applies to the creation of fitted blocks, such as a bodice and a skirt and does not include draping of set-in sleeves.
UNIT NAME
Drape fabrics to make patterns

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5002

Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5002

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge to develop and test patterns for bra and swimwear production using an existing block and applying patternmaking principles

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTCL3009 , MSTGN2013
UNIT NAME
Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5005

Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5005

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use manipulation techniques to create decoration for fabric design effects. The unit of competency applies to manipulating a range of textiles that are used in the production of garments and accessories.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTCL3001 , MSTGN2013
UNIT NAME
Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5011

Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5011

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to produce fashion illustrations that will visually communicate the fashion figure in a variety of poses and silhouettes.
UNIT NAME
Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5012

Perform contour draping

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5012

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform contour draping for styled garments that are worn against the body. The unit of competency applies to draping fabric to the contours of the figure incorporating working design drawings. Draping may be for a one-off garment that goes from drape to garment or a prototype that goes from drape to flat pattern for small volume production. Draping is performed on a body form, such as a mannequin or model.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTFD4021
UNIT NAME
Perform contour draping

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5018

Determine and specify advanced construction processes

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5018

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to determine and specify advanced construction processes to achieve desired design details. The unit of competency applies to design details which achieve specific effects in the production of garments to give a garment a more unique, individual appearance. It also applies to producing samples and developing construction specifications and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to guide the production of garments which incorporate design detail.
UNIT NAME
Determine and specify advanced construction processes

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5019

Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5019

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse the fit of a garment or toile on the individual body, make necessary adjustments and alter the pattern. The unit of competency applies to fitting a garment or toile, making size and fit alterations on the garment or toile, then transferring these alterations to the pattern.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTCL3009 , MSTFD4010
UNIT NAME
Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5021

Conduct digital patternmaking and grading

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5021

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to use digital technologies to produce patterns and conduct grading for fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to the use of specialised electronic programs and computing equipment to digitise patterns and access existing pattern block libraries to create and grade pattern styles for a set size range.
UNIT NAME
Conduct digital patternmaking and grading

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5023

Develop marketing plans for fashion products

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5023

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan marketing and promotional activities to support the sales of fashion products. Proposed activities must be appropriate to the price point of the fashion design and the overall objectives of the stakeholder.
UNIT NAME
Develop marketing plans for fashion products

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5025

Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5025

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse significant influences that determine current individual preferences and future fashion trends. It involves analysing fashion theories on adoption and dissemination of new trends, as well as investigating fashion trends.
UNIT NAME
Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5027

Cost production of fashion and textile designs

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5027

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and calculate production costs of fashion and textile designs to determine the most cost-effective production mechanism.
UNIT NAME
Cost production of fashion and textile designs

UNIT CODE
MSTFD5029

Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD5029

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct research to determine current industry innovations and practices and assess their impact on own practice.
UNIT NAME
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6003

Manage fashion design process

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6003

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop fashion design briefs and manage the development of design concepts for commercial production.
UNIT NAME
Manage fashion design process

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6005

Drape structured over-garments

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6005

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to perform structured draping for tailored over-garments, such as jackets and overcoats. The unit of competency applies to work which requires special considerations to fit balance and inter-construction requirements of the jacket as an over-garment. Work includes partial flat pattern construction or blocks to complement the drape, such as with the development of sleeves and collars.

Pre-requisite unit :
MSTFD4021 , MSTFD5012
UNIT NAME
Drape structured over-garments

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6006

Develop a fashion range

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6006

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop and present a fashion range of at least ten items to the client. This unit of competency applies to design development and presentation of a fashion range based on an occasion, theme or storyline. Design concept development processes will be conducted according to workplace practices and procedures.
UNIT NAME
Develop a fashion range

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6007

Implement specialised patternmaking technologies

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6007

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to analyse and implement specialised patternmaking technologies.
UNIT NAME
Implement specialised patternmaking technologies

UNIT CODE
MSTFD6008

Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production

UNIT CODE :
MSTFD6008

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply studio processes to identify and explore commercial opportunities for the design and development of fashion designs. The unit of competency applies to integrating skills across the design and production process, and focuses on the development and production of a fashion design to achieve commercial and design objectives.
UNIT NAME
Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production

UNIT CODE
MSTGN6007

Manage production processes

UNIT CODE :
MSTGN6007

Unit description :
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a production facility in a textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) workplace.
UNIT NAME
Manage production processes

UNIT CODE
MSTTD6003

Develop a textile product range

UNIT CODE :
MSTTD6003

Unit description :
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to develop a textile product range and present the range to the client.
UNIT NAME
Develop a textile product range

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English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - View a list of all English Language tests accepted by TAFE Queensland International
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 12 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.

Applicants should be a minimum of 17 years of age and turning 18 during the first year of study with TAFE Queensland. International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place.

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The advertised course cost and duration will be broken down as per the following:

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising - duration - 1.5 years, cost - $24,000
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising - duration - 6 months, cost, $8,000

Transition statement

Replacement qualification
This qualification has been replaced by MST50122 - Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles and MST60122 - Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles, as of 21 December 2022. A transition period applies to enable current students to complete their study. The transition period finishes on 20 December 2023.

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