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Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Qualification
National Code:
LMT50307
State Code:
W391
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
1005 - Graphic And Design Studies
Original TGA Release Date
16/07/2011
Approved Date
28/11/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
1660
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
16/07/2011
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 16/07/2011 Current Approved
Description

Job roles/employment outcomes
The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology covers occupations such as fashion designers and design support roles. A pathway can also be packaged to cover employment outcomes in advanced patternmaking and merchandising for those working in fashion related sales, marketing, retail buying and supply chain management.

Application
This qualification is designed to be both an entry level qualification in fashion design and related skills and further development for those in support and merchandising areas.

Pathways into the qualification
Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of thirty-five (35) units.

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT60307 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology or other relevant qualifications.

Licensing considerations
There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To be awarded the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency must be
achieved in thirty-five (35) units of competency.
- Ten (10) core units of competency
- Twenty-five (25) elective units of competency as specified below.

Select twenty-five (25) elective units as specified below.
- A minimum of nineteen (19) units must be selected from Group A
- A maximum of six (6) units may be selected from Group B
- 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 Group A.

If Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Diploma of
1. Core Units

All ten (10) core units must be completed

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7220 LMTFD4001B Apply design studio process 60 Unit of competency
W7231 LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7159 LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch 25 Unit of competency
W7303 LMTGN2001B Follow defined OHS policies and procedures 20 Unit of competency
W7215 LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
W7167 LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements 40 Unit of competency
W7151 LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics 40 Unit of competency
W7225 LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants 60 Unit of competency
W7158 LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles 50 Unit of competency
D3655 MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices 20 Unit of competency
2. Group A Elective Units

A minimum of nineteen (19) units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W7243 LMTFD5003B Analyse fit model 40 Unit of competency
W7259 LMTFD5019B Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations 100 Unit of competency
W7247 LMTFD5007B Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs 50 Unit of competency
W7257 LMTFD5017B Apply design studio processes to meet client brief 90 Unit of competency
W7221 LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development 25 Unit of competency
W7222 LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts 50 Unit of competency
W7223 LMTFD4004B Calculate cost estimates for fashion products 20 Unit of competency
W7224 LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts 30 Unit of competency
W7248 LMTFD5008B Conduct fashion design purchasing 40 Unit of competency
W7226 LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments 30 Unit of competency
W7254 LMTFD5014B Construct complex blocks for fashion garments 100 Unit of competency
W7227 LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications 40 Unit of competency
W7337 LMTGN5002B Coordinate quality assurance for textiles clothing and footwear products and services 80 Unit of competency
W7249 LMTFD5009B Cost design production 40 Unit of competency
W7234 LMTFD4015B Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications 50 Unit of competency
W7229 LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern-making principles 80 Unit of competency
W7230 LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs 20 Unit of competency
W7241 LMTFD5001B Design bras and swimwear 30 Unit of competency
W7258 LMTFD5018B Determine and specify advanced construction processes 90 Unit of competency
W7250 LMTFD5010B Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines 60 Unit of competency
W7242 LMTFD5002B Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear 50 Unit of competency
W7244 LMTFD5004B Develop marketing plans for fashion products 50 Unit of competency
W7253 LMTFD5013B Develop merchandising plans for fashion products 40 Unit of competency
W7255 LMTFD5015B Develop patterns for complex fashion garments 90 Unit of competency
W7175 LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles 50 Unit of competency
W7240 LMTFD4021B Drape fabrics to make patterns 40 Unit of competency
W7219 LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design 30 Unit of competency
W7246 LMTFD5006B Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria 30 Unit of competency
W7232 LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns 80 Unit of competency
W7256 LMTFD5016B Grade shaped patterns 60 Unit of competency
W7233 LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques 30 Unit of competency
W7245 LMTFD5005B Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes 60 Unit of competency
W7311 LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a textiles, clothing and footwear workplace 20 Unit of competency
W7336 LMTGN5001B Participate in production planning processes 60 Unit of competency
W7252 LMTFD5012B Perform contour draping 50 Unit of competency
W7251 LMTFD5011B Produce fashion illustrations 70 Unit of competency
W7235 LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes 60 Unit of competency
W7236 LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs 30 Unit of competency
W7237 LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design 20 Unit of competency
W7239 LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools 40 Unit of competency
W7338 LMTGN5003B Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains 40 Unit of competency
3. Group B Elective Units

A maximum of six (6) units may be selected from Group B:
- 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).

Please refer to the training package for the full details of available units.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W298 LMT50306 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDG9 MST50116 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information