Pathway Outline
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Fashion Business
Fashion Business
Pathway
National Code
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State Code
AB80
AB80
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Original TGA Release Date
25/07/2019
25/07/2019
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Approved Date
25/10/2019
25/10/2019
Stream of Study
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Subsequent to Initial Vocational (4000)
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Version
2.00
2.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
31/01/2020
Nominal Hours
1576
1576
Description
The Fashion Business and Merchandising pathway immerses students in creative fashion business skills such as fashion forecasting and buying; visual merchandising and digital engagement; and marketing and social media.
Students learn the legal, financing and trade essentials for fashion enterprise and the import and export of product.
Course topics include international sourcing; sustainable supply and manufacturing; and the creation of accurate costings and tech packs for managing offshore production. This course includes an internship component in a fashion business environment.
Students learn the legal, financing and trade essentials for fashion enterprise and the import and export of product.
Course topics include international sourcing; sustainable supply and manufacturing; and the creation of accurate costings and tech packs for managing offshore production. This course includes an internship component in a fashion business environment.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 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 Specialisation
Elective units must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- 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 #.
- 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 Specialisation
Elective units must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- 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 #.
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
The remaining units may be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
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.
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.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB62 | Business and Merchandising | Pathway |
Note
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.