Modification History
Release 4. Typographical errors corrected in Mapping Information. No changes to units or content. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 3).
Qualification Description
This qualification is intended for design and product development roles in the textile, clothing and footwear industry, as well as roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion business as part of an enterprise. Work is undertaken autonomously. The role involves the application of broad skills and knowledge for highly skilled work applied at 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 = 45
- 11 core units of competency
- 34 elective units of competency, consisting of:
- at least 11 units from Groups A and B
- up to 23 units (not previously selected) from Group A, B and/or C
- up to 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 MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. Where appropriate, elective units may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation.
Packaging for Specialisation s
Elective units must be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
- At least 8 Group A electives must be selected for award of MST60119Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development),including the 4 units marked with #
- At least 8 Group B electives must be selected for award of MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Fashion Business), including the 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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MSTFD5029 |
Assess impact of current fashion industry innovations and practices |
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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 |
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MSTGN6001 |
Develop and implement a sales or marketing strategy for fashion or textile items |
Elective units
Group A – Design and Product Development
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
BSBMKG607 |
Manage market research |
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CUAPPR603 |
Engage in the business of creative practice |
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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 |
MSTFD6001 |
Evaluate commercial viability of designs |
MSTFD4023 Calculate cost estimates for TCF products MSTFD5027 Cost production of fashion and textile designs |
MSTFD6002 # |
Manage product development of fashion designs |
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MSTFD6003 # |
Manage fashion design process |
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MSTFD6004 |
Manage advanced patternmaking processes |
MSTFD4013 Grade 2-D patterns MSTFD5016 Grade complex patterns |
MSTFD6005 |
Drape structured over-garments |
MSTFD4021 Drape fabrics to make patterns MSTFD5012 Perform contour draping |
MSTFD6006 # |
Develop a fashion range |
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MSTFD6007 |
Implement specialised patternmaking technologies |
|
MSTFD6008 # |
Apply studio processes to create and produce designs for commercial production |
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MSTGN5011 |
Work with international TCF supply chains |
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MSTGN6007 |
Manage production processes |
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MSTTD6003 |
Develop a textile product range |
Group B – Fashion Business
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
BSBMGT617 |
Develop and implement a business plan |
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BSBMKG605 |
Evaluate international marketing opportunities |
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BSBMKG606 |
Manage international marketing programs |
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BSBMKG607 |
Manage market research |
|
BSBMKG608 # |
Develop organisational marketing objectives |
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MSTFD6009 |
Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development |
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MSTGN4014 |
Produce and analyse spreadsheets |
|
MSTGN6002 # |
Manage quality system and procedures |
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MSTGN6003 |
Research and evaluate processes and products |
|
MSTGN6006 # |
Map and establish TCF supply chain process |
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MSTGN6008 # |
Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products |
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MSTTD6001 |
Research commercial development of textiles |
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MSTTD6002 |
Apply electronic systems to textile design and production |
MSTTD5007 Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs |
Group C – General Electives
Unit code |
Unit title |
Prerequisite unit |
BSBINT405 |
Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance |
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BSBMKG507 |
Interpret market trends and developments |
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BSBSMB401 |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business |
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BSBSMB402 |
Plan small business finances |
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CUACMP311 |
Implement copyright arrangements |
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FSKNUM021 |
Apply an expanding range of mathematical calculations for work |
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MSTFD3004 |
Draw a trade drawing for fashion design |
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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 |
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 |
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MSTFD4008 |
Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications |
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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 |
MSTFD4011 |
Cut fabrics for prototype designs |
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MSTFD4012 |
Develop product specifications 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 |
MSTFD4016 |
Sew design prototypes |
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MSTFD4020 |
Use electronic fashion design tools |
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MSTFD4022 |
Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs |
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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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MSTFD5011 |
Produce fashion illustrations to assist product visualisation |
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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 |
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 |
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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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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 |
MSTGN5012 |
Participate in production planning processes |
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MSTGN5004 |
Manage installation and commissioning of equipment and systems |
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MSTGN5005 |
Provide global operations support |
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MSTGN5007 |
Prepare procedures and specifications for TCF operations |
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MSTGN5008 |
Identify opportunities in the TCF market |
MSTGN4004 Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles |
MSTGN5010 |
Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services |
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MSTTD5007 |
Develop textile designs using computer-based design programs |
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PMBWASTE302 |
Coordinate waste disposal |
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SIRRMER004 |
Develop visual merchandising creative concepts |
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SIRRMER005 |
Implement visual merchandising concepts |
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SIRRMER006 |
Achieve visual merchandising targets |
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SIRRMER008 |
Plan and style merchandise photo shoots |
Qualification Mapping Information
Release 4. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 3).
Release 3. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 2).
Release 2. Supersedes and is equivalent to MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Release 1).
Release 1. Supersedes and equivalent to MST60116 Advanced 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