Modification History
This version was released with MST Textiles Clothing and Footwear Training Package Release 3.0.
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Version 1).
1 Core unit updated. 1 Elective unit updated. Equivalent outcome.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of assistant designers and product developers who work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry, as well as assistant roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion production as part of a fashion enterprise. The role involves the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge across a broad range of specialist areas, incorporating 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Thirty-five (35)
- Nine (9) core units of competency
- Twenty-six (26) elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least eleven (11) units from Group A and/or B
- up to fifteen (15) 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 MST50119 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 MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development), including the four (4) units marked with #
- At least eight (8) Group B electives must be selected for award of MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the four (4) units marked with #
Core units
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
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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MSTCL3001 |
Identify fabric performance and handling requirements |
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
MSTFD4006 |
Interact and network with fashion industry participants |
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MSTFD4023 |
Calculate cost estimates for TCF products |
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MSTFD5010 |
Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines |
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MSTGN2014 |
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace |
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MSTGN2013 |
Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
Elective units
Group A – Design and Product Development
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
MSTFD5001 |
Design bras and swimwear |
MSTCL2010 Modify patterns to create basic styles MSTFD4003 Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
MSTFD5002 |
Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
MSTFD5003 |
Analyse fit model |
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MSTFD5005 |
Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes |
MSTCL3001 Identify fabric performance and handling requirements MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
MSTFD5011 # |
Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation |
|
MSTFD5012 |
Perform contour draping |
MSTFD4021 Drape fabrics to make patterns |
MSTFD5014 |
Construct complex blocks for fashion garments |
MSTFD4008 Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
MSTFD5015 # |
Develop patterns for complex fashion garments |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles MSTFD4015 Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications |
MSTFD5016 |
Grade complex patterns |
MSTFD4013 Grade 2-D patterns |
MSTFD5017 # |
Apply design studio processes to meet client brief |
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MSTFD5018 |
Determine and specify advanced construction processes |
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MSTFD5019 |
Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles MSTFD4010 Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
MSTFD5021 |
Conduct digital patternmaking and grading |
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MSTFD5022 |
Develop digital costing markers |
MSTFD5021 Conduct digital patternmaking and grading |
MSTFD5026 |
Conduct fashion design purchasing |
|
MSTFD5029 # |
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices |
Group B – Fashion Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
BSBMGT617 |
Develop and implement a business plan |
|
BSBMKG507 # |
Interpret market trends and developments |
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MSTFD4022 |
Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs |
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MSTFD5023 |
Develop marketing plans for fashion products |
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MSTFD5024 |
Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria |
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MSTFD5025 |
Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs |
MSTFD4014 Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
MSTFD5026 |
Conduct fashion design purchasing |
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MSTFD5027 |
Cost production of fashion and textile designs |
|
MSTFD5028 # |
Develop merchandising plans for fashion products |
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MSTFD5029 |
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices |
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MSTGN4014 |
Produce and analyse spreadsheets |
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MSTGN5012 |
Participate in production planning processes |
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MSTGN5004 |
Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems |
|
MSTGN5005 |
Provide global operations support |
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MSTGN5007 |
Prepare procedures and specifications for TCF operations |
|
MSTGN5008 # |
Identify opportunities in the TCF market |
MSTGN4004 Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles |
MSTGN5010 |
Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services |
|
MSTGN5011 # |
Work with international TCF supply chains |
Group C – General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
BSBINT301 |
Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work |
|
BSBINT302 |
Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work |
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BSBINT405 |
Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance |
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BSBINT409 |
Plan for international trade |
|
BSBMKG408 |
Conduct market research |
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BSBMKG413 |
Promote products and services |
|
BSBMKG414 |
Undertake marketing activities |
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BSBMKG415 |
Research international markets |
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BSBMKG419 |
Analyse consumer behaviour |
|
BSBMKG510 |
Plan e-marketing communications |
|
BSBMKG537 |
Develop a social media engagement plan |
|
BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
|
BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
|
CUACMP311 |
Implement copyright arrangements |
|
FSKNUM021 |
Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work |
|
MSMWHS503 |
Maintain WHS management system |
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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 |
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 |
MSTCL3008 |
Set and produce digital embroidery |
|
MSTCL3009 |
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
|
MSTCL3013 |
Interpret patterns and apply pattern information |
|
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 |
MSTCL4002 |
Assemble and fit commercially tailored or bespoke garments |
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MSTFD3004 |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
|
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 |
MSTFD4003 |
Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts |
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MSTFD4005 |
Communicate and sell design concepts |
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MSTFD4007 |
Conduct quality assurance for patterns and garments |
|
MSTFD4008 |
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
|
MSTFD4009 |
Create and edit digital embroidery designs |
MSTCL3008 Set and produce digital embroidery MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
MSTFD4010 |
Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced patternmaking principles |
MSTCL3009 Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles |
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 |
MSTFD4013 |
Grade 2-D patterns |
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MSTFD4014 |
Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques |
|
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 |
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 |
MSTFD4020 |
Use electronic fashion design tools |
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MSTFD4021 |
Drape fabrics to make patterns |
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MSTGN4004 |
Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles |
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MSTGN4006 |
Apply TCF market supply systems |
MSTGN2013 Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry |
SIRRMER004 |
Develop visual merchandising creative concepts |
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SIRRMER005 |
Implement visual merchandising concepts |
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SIRRMER006 |
Achieve visual merchandising targets |
|
SIRRMER008 |
Plan and style merchandise photo shoots |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST50116 Diploma of 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