Elevate your fashion career with this advanced dual qualification. Gain the technical and creative skills to work as a senior fashion designer.
MST50119 / MST60119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising / Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Subsidised | $24,460 - $25,210 |
Concession | $23,180 - $23,200 |
Full fee | $28,730 - $29,882 |
International | $31,000 |
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.
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.
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.
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 | |
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MSMENV272Participate in environmentally sustainable work practicesUnit code: MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | |
MSMWHS200Work safelyUnit 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. |
Work safely | |
MSS402051Apply quality standardsUnit 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. |
Apply quality standards | |
MSTCL3001Identify fabric performance and handling requirementsUnit 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. |
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements | |
MSTFD4006Interact and network with fashion industry participantsUnit code: MSTFD4006 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to interact and network with fashion industry participants. This unit of competency applies to communication and networking with people who work along the fashion industry supply chain. The unit of competency applies to industry appropriate communication and relationship building techniques to maintain effective industry networks, and to ensure design and production processes meet requirements. |
Interact and network with fashion industry participants | |
MSTFD4023Calculate cost estimates for TCF productsUnit code: MSTFD4023 |
Calculate cost estimates for TCF products | |
MSTFD5010Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelinesUnit 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. |
Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines | |
MSTGN2013Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industryUnit code: MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry | |
MSTGN2014Operate computing technology in a TCF workplaceUnit code: MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
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MSTGN6001Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile itemsUnit 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. |
Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items | |
MSTFD6002Manage product development of fashion designsUnit 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. |
Manage product development of fashion designs | |
MSTFD6002Manage product development of fashion designsUnit 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. |
Manage product development of fashion designs | |
MSTGN6001Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile itemsUnit 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. |
Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items | |
MSTFD6001Evaluate commercial viability of designsUnit 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. |
Evaluate commercial viability of designs | |
MSTTD5007Develop textile designs using computer-based design programsUnit 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. |
Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs | |
MSTGN6003Research and evaluate processes and productsUnit code: MSTGN6003 |
Research and evaluate processes and products | |
MSTCL3007Embellish garment by hand or machineUnit code: MSTCL3007 Unit description: This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to embellish a garment using hand or machine techniques. |
Embellish garment by hand or machine | |
MSTCL3009Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principlesUnit 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. |
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles | |
MSTFD2005Identify design process for fashion designsUnit 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. |
Identify design process for fashion designs | |
MSTFD2006Use a sewing machine for fashion designUnit 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. |
Use a sewing machine for fashion design | |
MSTFD3004Draw a trade drawing for fashion designUnit 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. |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design | |
MSTFD4003Assist in preparation of preliminary design conceptsUnit 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. |
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts | |
MSTFD4010Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principlesUnit 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. |
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles | |
MSTFD4013Grade 2-D patternsUnit 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. |
Grade 2-D patterns | |
MSTFD4014Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniquesUnit 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. |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques | |
MSTFD4015Create pattern from block to meet customer specificationsUnit 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. |
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications | |
MSTFD4016Sew design prototypesUnit 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. |
Sew design prototypes | |
MSTFD4020Use electronic fashion design toolsUnit 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. |
Use electronic fashion design tools | |
MSTFD4021Drape fabrics to make patternsUnit 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. |
Drape fabrics to make patterns | |
MSTFD5002Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwearUnit 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 |
Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear | |
MSTFD5005Manipulate fabrics to create new finishesUnit 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. |
Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes | |
MSTFD5011Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisationUnit 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. |
Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation | |
MSTFD5012Perform contour drapingUnit 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. |
Perform contour draping | |
MSTFD5018Determine and specify advanced construction processesUnit 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. |
Determine and specify advanced construction processes | |
MSTFD5019Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterationsUnit 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. |
Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations | |
MSTFD5021Conduct digital patternmaking and gradingUnit 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. |
Conduct digital patternmaking and grading | |
MSTFD5023Develop marketing plans for fashion productsUnit code: MSTFD5023 |
Develop marketing plans for fashion products | |
MSTFD5025Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designsUnit code: MSTFD5025 |
Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs | |
MSTFD5027Cost production of fashion and textile designsUnit code: MSTFD5027 |
Cost production of fashion and textile designs | |
MSTFD5029Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practicesUnit code: MSTFD5029 |
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices | |
MSTFD6003Manage fashion design processUnit 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. |
Manage fashion design process | |
MSTFD6005Drape structured over-garmentsUnit 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. |
Drape structured over-garments | |
MSTFD6006Develop a fashion rangeUnit 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. |
Develop a fashion range | |
MSTFD6007Implement specialised patternmaking technologiesUnit code: MSTFD6007 |
Implement specialised patternmaking technologies | |
MSTFD6008Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial productionUnit 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. |
Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production | |
MSTGN6007Manage production processesUnit code: MSTGN6007 |
Manage production processes | |
MSTTD6003Develop a textile product rangeUnit 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. This unit of competency applies to the development of a textile product range based on a client brief, and presentation of the designed range to the client for acceptance. |
Develop a textile product range |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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Classroom | Full fee: $29,882 Subsidised: $25,210 Concession: $23,200 |
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Mooloolaba | 24 January 2022 | 2 years | Full time Wednesday, Thursday, Friday |
Classroom | International: $31,000 |
As an international student you’ll study face-to-face in a classroom with other international and Australian students at one of our campus locations.
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Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
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Please note: all students must wear closed in shoes during classes, as all classes are held in simulated work environments.
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.
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