Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
MST60119
BEP4
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.00 | 29/07/2020 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 3.00 | 31/01/2020 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 11/09/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/07/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the textile, clothing and footwear industry, as well as roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion business as part of an enterprise. Work is undertaken autonomously. The role involves the application of broad skills and knowledge for highly skilled work applied at various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace requirements.
This qualification allows for a generalist qualification, or specialisation in the fields of ‘Design and Product Development’ and ‘Fashion Business’.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = forty-five (45)- eleven (11) core units of competency
- thirty-four (34) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least eleven (11) units from Groups A and B
- up to twenty-three (23) 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 MST60119Advanced 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 MST60119Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development), including the four (4) units marked with # (refer to TGA)
- At least eight (8) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the four (4) units marked with # (refer to TGA).
1. Core Units
All eleven (11) units must be completed.
2. Group A Design and Product Development Elective Units
At least eight (8) Group A electives to be chosen for award of MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development), including the four (4) units marked with #(refer to TGA).
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Fashion Business Elective Units
Complete at least eight (8) Group B electives for award of MST60119 Advanced 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.
4. Group C General Elective Units
The remaining units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDG8 | MST60116 | Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIY2 | MST60122 | Advanced Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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