Duration
1.5 years (78 weeks)
Course 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.
Career Outcomes
Textiles and Fashion Merchandiser
Textiles and Fashion Merchandisers coordinate the path of garments through each stage of the supply chain, from the design handover stage through to completion. They liaise with sample developers and patternmakers, assist in garment quality control and follow through with the approval of amendments and alterations, thus ensuring that production is delivered on time.
Clothing Patternmaker
Clothing Patternmakers draw sets of master patterns according to design sketches, take samples of materials, create design specifications, and cut out patterns for garments. They work closely with designers, interpreting their sketches to develop products that can be produced by the organisation.
CRICOS Details
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Bendigo Kangan Institute in 100505 - Fashion Design.
- CRICOS course code: 0100777
- Provider: Bendigo Kangan Institute
- Course level: Diploma
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 100505 - Fashion Design
- National qualification code: MST50119
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 1.5 years (78 weeks)
- Locations: BENDIGO, Broadmeadows, Richmond, VIC
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.