Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising, competency must be
achieved in thirty-five (35) units of competency.
- Fourteen (14) core units of competency
- Twenty-one (21) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select twenty-one (21) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of ten (10) units must be selected from Group A
- A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group B
- A maximum of six (6) units may be selected from Group D
- Other Medical Grade Footwear units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1)
- Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1)
- Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 2) or VI (maximum 1)
- The remainder must be selected from Groups A, B and C.

If Certificate IV has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Diploma qualification. All core units listed must be achieved. Any Diploma core units not achieved at Certificate IV must be completed as part of the additional ten (10) units required for the Diploma. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional ten (10) unit requirement.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the
total number of units.