Modification History
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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.
Pathways Information
Not applicable.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Entry Requirements
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Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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Employability Skills Summary - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the fashion design industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem-solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
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.
If Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology.
All core units must be achieved and 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.
CORE UNITS
Complete all ten (10) units from this list
Unit code |
Unit title |
LMTCL2003B |
Identify fibres and fabrics |
LMTCL2010B |
Modify patterns to create basic styles |
LMTCL2011B |
Draw and interpret a basic sketch |
LMTCL3001B |
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
LMTFD2005B |
Identify design process for fashion designs |
LMTFD4001B |
Apply design studio process |
LMTFD4006B |
Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
LMTFD4012B |
Develop product specifications for fashion design |
LMTGN2001B |
Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures |
MSAENV272B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
ELECTIVE UNITS
Select twenty-five (25) 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
- The remainder must be selected from Group A.
GROUP A
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisites |
LMTCL3009B |
Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles |
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LMTFD3004B |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
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LMTFD4002B |
Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development |
LMTCL2003B LMTFD2005B |
LMTFD4003B |
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
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LMTFD4004B |
Calculate cost estimates for fashion products |
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LMTFD4005B |
Communicate and sell design concepts |
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LMTFD4007B |
Conduct quality assurance for patterns |
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LMTFD4008B |
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
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LMTFD4010B |
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern making principles |
LMTCL3009B |
LMTFD4011B |
Cut fabrics for prototype designs |
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LMTFD4013B |
Grade 2D patterns |
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LMTFD4014B |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
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LMTFD4015B |
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications |
LMTCL3009B LMTFD4010B |
LMTFD4016B |
Sew design prototypes |
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LMTFD4017B |
Source materials and resources for production of fashion design |
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LMTFD4018B |
Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design |
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LMTFD4020B |
Use electronic fashion design tools |
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LMTFD4021B |
Drape fabrics to make patterns |
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LMTFD5001B |
Design bras and swimwear |
LMTCL2010B LMTFD4003B |
LMTFD5002B |
Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear |
LMTCL2004B LMTCL3009B |
LMTFD5003B |
Analyse fit model |
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LMTFD5004B |
Develop marketing plans for fashion products |
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LMTFD5005B |
Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes |
LMTCL2003B LMTCL3001B |
LMTFD5006B |
Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria |
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LMTFD5007B |
Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs |
LMTFD4014B |
LMTFD5008B |
Conduct fashion design purchasing |
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LMTFD5009B |
Cost design production |
LMTFD4004B |
LMTFD5010B |
Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines |
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LMTFD5011B |
Produce fashion illustrations |
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LMTFD5012B |
Perform contour draping |
LMTFD4021B |
LMTFD5013B |
Develop merchandising plans for fashion products |
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LMTFD5014B |
Construct complex blocks for fashion garments |
LMTFD4008B |
LMTFD5015B |
Develop patterns for complex fashion garments |
LMTCL3009B LMTFD4010B LMTFD4015B |
LMTFD5016B |
Grade shaped patterns |
LMTFD4013B |
LMTFD5017B |
Apply design studio processes to meet client brief |
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LMTFD5018B |
Determine and specify advanced construction processes |
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LMTFD5019B |
Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations |
LMTCL3009B LMTFD4010B |
LMTGN2009B |
Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace |
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LMTGN5001B |
Participate in production planning processes |
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LMTGN5002B |
Coordinate quality assurance for textiles, clothing and footwear products and services |
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LMTGN5003B |
Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains |
GROUP B
Other Fashion Design and Technology units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1) |
Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1) |
Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1) |