Modification History
Release 3. One elective unit updated. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 2).
Qualification Description
This qualification is intended to cover the skills and knowledge required to work as assistant designers, merchandising assistants and specialist production technicians, such as patternmakers and sewing machinists, who support design and production within the clothing and fashion industry. It includes business and design outcomes which build on technical production skills and knowledge, to provide a basis for career progression to design, construction and merchandising management roles.
This qualification allows for a generalist qualification, or specialisation in the fields of ‘Design and Product Development’ or ‘Business and Merchandising’.
No occupational licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 25
- 7 core units of competency
- 18 elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least 8 units from Group A and/or B and
- up to 10 units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C
- up to 5 units from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course where those units are available at Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma level. These units must be relevant to the work outcome and not duplicate units available within this qualification.
Packaging for Specialisations
Electives must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- At least 5 Group A electives must be selected for award of Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising(Design and Product Development), including the 4 units marked with #
- At least 5 Group B electives must be selected for award of the Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising(Business and Merchandising) including the 4 units marked with #
Core units
Select all 7 units of competency from the following list:
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Unit code |
Unit title |
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MSMENV272 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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MSMWHS200 |
Work safely |
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MSS402051 |
Apply quality standards |
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MSTFD4006 |
Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
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MSTFD4023 |
Calculate cost estimates for TCF products |
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MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
Elective Units
Group A – Design and Product Development
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
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MSTCL4001 |
Perform sample machining of advanced construction garments |
MSTCL3002 Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL4002 |
Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments |
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MSTCL4003 |
Measure, lay up and cut custom-made garments |
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MSTFD4001 # |
Apply design studio process |
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MSTFD4002 |
Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development |
MSTFD2005 Identify design process for fashion designs MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTFD4003 |
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
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MSTFD4007 |
Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments |
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MSTFD4008 |
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
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MSTFD4009 |
Create and edit digital embroidery designs |
MSTCL3008 Set and produce digital embroidery MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTFD4010 # |
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
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MSTFD4011 |
Cut fabrics for prototype designs |
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MSTFD4012 # |
Develop product specifications for fashion design |
MSTFD3004 Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
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MSTFD4013 |
Grade 2-D patterns |
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MSTFD4014 |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
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MSTFD4015 # |
Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
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MSTFD4016 |
Sew design prototypes |
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MSTFD4018 |
Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design |
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MSTFD4019 |
Use colourisation techniques on fabrics |
MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTFD4020 |
Use electronic fashion design tools |
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MSTFD4021 |
Drape fabrics to make patterns |
Group B – Business and Merchandising
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
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BSBINT405 # |
Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance |
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BSBMKG408 |
Conduct market research |
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BSBMKG413 |
Promote products and services |
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BSBMKG414 |
Undertake marketing activities |
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BSBMKG419 # |
Analyse consumer behaviour |
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MSTFD4005 |
Communicate and sell design concepts |
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MSTFD4022 |
Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs |
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MSTGN4004 # |
Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles |
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MSTGN4005 |
Plan and implement production within a work area |
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MSTGN4006 # |
Apply TCF market supply systems |
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTTD4006 |
Source textile materials and resources |
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MSTTD4008 |
Present and promote textile design concepts |
Group C – General Electives
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Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
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BSBINT301 |
Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work |
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BSBINT302 |
Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work |
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CUACMP311 |
Implement copyright arrangements |
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MSTCL2005 |
Use specialised machinery or processes to assist TCF production |
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MSTCL2024 |
Press work |
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MSTCL2007 |
Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays |
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MSTCL2010 |
Modify patterns to create basic styles |
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MSTCL2012 |
Organise and plan own work in a home-based production environment |
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MSTCL2019 |
Sew components, complex tasks |
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MSTCL3001 |
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL3002 |
Prepare and produce a complex whole garment from specifications |
MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL3016 |
Press whole garments |
MSTCL2024 Press work |
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MSTCL3005 |
Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays |
MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays |
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MSTCL3006 |
Assemble bra or swimwear |
MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL3007 |
Embellish garment by hand or machine |
MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL3008 |
Set and produce digital embroidery |
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MSTCL3009 |
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
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MSTCL3010 |
Sew woven and stretch knit garments |
MSTFD2006 Use a sewing machine for fashion design MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
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MSTCL3011 |
Contribute to garment production process improvements |
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MSTCL3012 |
Make marker for complicated fabrics and lays |
MSTCL2007 Lay up, mark and cut uncomplicated fabrics and lays |
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MSTCL3013 |
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information |
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MSTCL3014 |
Interact and communicate with garment production personnel |
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MSTFD2005 |
Identify design process for fashion designs |
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MSTFD2006 |
Use a sewing machine for fashion design |
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MSTFD3004 |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
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MSTGN2016 |
Use steaming and pressing equipment in TCF production |
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MSTGN3014 |
Organise and plan own work to achieve planned outcomes |
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MSTGN3003 |
Estimate and cost job |
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MSTTX3014 |
Set up, adjust and maintain industrial sewing machines |
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PMBWASTE302 |
Coordinate waste disposal |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST40519 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST40516 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a203ec5c-de7d-406b-b3e1-8f1a9b76e92e
