MST50119

Diploma of Applied
Fashion Design andMerchandising
Become a creative force in the global fashionindustry, as you learn how to shape original imagery
for brands, personalities and media channels.

COURSE LENGTH
1 year full-time (4 terms)
2 years part-time (8 terms)
Part-time option only available fordomestic students.

CAMPUS
Brisbane, Gold Coast,
Melbourne and Sydney CBD

DELIVERY
Face-to-face, online1 and blended2DevelopHarness

Learn

Graduate

forward-thinking fashion

your creativity and masterfashion designhow to manage brand image

with an impressive portfolio

INTAKE DATES
30 Jan 23

24 Apr 23

17 Jul 23

09 Oct 23

29 Jan 24

22 Apr 24

15 Jul 24

07 Oct 24

1. Up to one-third delivered online for overseas students
2. Blended option available to domestic students only

Note:

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Course and campus availability subject to demand.
One term is 9 weeks of study.
For a free assessment of your current English level, please go to www.apc.edu.au/applications/#entry-tests
For more info about our University pathways, visit www.apc.edu.au/courses/vocational-further-study-pathways/Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
Virtu Design Institute Pty Ltd (ABN 31 154 273 757) trading as APC Design School | RTO Code: 40530 (for domestic students only)
APC Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising_V1.4R_22NOV22

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC - Successful completion of AustralianYear 11 or equivalent, or a Certificate IV levelcourse.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Overseas students - Successful completion of 8weeks of General English at Intermediate levelor equivalent (plus 80% attendance) at our sisterschool, English Unlimited or 10 weeks at otherapproved providers.
Domestic VSL - eligible students1 - Senior
Secondary Certificate of Education, or Certificate
IV level course delivered in English, or competency
at or above Exit Level 3 in the ACSF in both reading
and numeracy using an approved English test.

COURSE OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE
This course covers the development of complete
garment design and manufacture fashion design
schemes, working with either a self developed orclient brief and within project parameters. It also
includes specialist design areas such as textile
design and patternmaking. Our course reflects realindustry needs and prepares our graduates to beself employed as a fashion designer or fashion
stylist.

ASSESSMENTS
All APC vocational courses are assessed througha combination of assessment types that may
include short answer questions, studio projects,essays, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/orpresentations.

COURSE FEESHOW TO PAY$10,000
Application fee: $150 for
overseas students

Direct debit or credit card
before start date.
VET Student Loans available
for eligible domestic students.1

MODES OF DELIVERY
Student visa holders: Face-to-face (up toone-third may be delivered online or by distance)
Domestic students (and other visas): Face-to-face,
online and blended options available.

POSSIBLE JOB TITLES RELEVANT TO THISQUALIFICATION
Fashion Merchandiser
Fashion Coordinator
Visual Merchandiser
Assistant Fashion Designer
Textile Designer
Assistant Fashion Buyer
Assistant Production Manager

Fashion Stylist
Production AssistantSales Assistant
Fashion Forecaster
Pattern Maker/Grader
Garment Technician

8 SUBJECTS
Garment Design and Construction 1Fabric in Fashion
Fashion Design Processes
Fashion Studio Processes

PATHWAYS

Garment Design and Construction 2

Students who successfully complete the Diplomaof Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
may continue onto the Advanced Diploma ofApplied Fashion Design and Merchandising orother Advanced Diploma courses at Australian
Pacific College and/or APC Design School (subjectto prerequisite requirements) and subsequently
continue to our partner universities through ourarticulation pathways program.

Fashion Innovation and Practice
Fashion Production
Fashion Promotion

Note: 1. For domestic students there are a number of ways you may choose to pay for your study at APC: Payment due prior
to the census date by direct debit or credit card or by applying for an income contingent loan from VET Student Loans. There
are specific student eligibility criteria to qualify for VET Student Loans. For more information on VET Student Loans and ourtuition fee schedules see our website apc.edu.au or contact the Department of Education and Training.
1800 020 108 | VETStudentLoans@dese.gov.au | https://www.dese.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students: A temporary resident of Australia and/or a resident or citizen of any other country.
Domestic students: An Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident

Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
Virtu Design Institute Pty Ltd (ABN 31 154 273 757) trading as APC Design School | RTO Code: 40530 (for domestic students only)
APC Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising_V1.4R_22NOV22

APC.EDU.AU | INFO@APC.EDU.AU
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MST60119

Advanced Diploma ofApplied Fashion Designand Merchandising
Take your fashion skills to the next level with thisadvanced level course that combines creativity
with the underpinning practical skills necessary forsuccess in an exciting and challenging industry.

COURSE LENGTH
1 year full-time (4 terms)
2 years part-time (8 terms)
Part-time option only available fordomestic students.

CAMPUS
Brisbane, Gold Coast,
Melbourne and Sydney CBD

DELIVERY
Face-to-face, online1 and blended2DevelopHarness

Learn

Graduate

forward-thinking fashion

your creativity and masterfashion design

how to manage brand image

with an impressive portfolioINTAKE DATES
31 Jan 22

26 Apr 223

18 Jul 22

10 Oct 2230 Jan 23

24 Apr 23

17 Jul 23

09 Oct 23

1. Up to one-third delivered online for overseas students
2. Blended option available to domestic students onlyNote:••••

Course and campus availability subject to demand.
One term is 9 weeks of study.
For a free assessment of your current English level, please go to www.apc.edu.au/applications/#entry-tests
For more info about our University pathways, visit www.apc.edu.au/courses/vocational-further-study-pathways/Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
Virtu Design Institute Pty Ltd (ABN 31 154 273 757) trading as APC Design School | RTO Code: 40530 (for domestic students only)
APC Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising_V1.4R_22NOV22

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC - Successful completion of MST50119
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising or
equivalent.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY Overseas students - Successful completion of 8 weeks ofGeneral English at Intermediate level or equivalent (plus80% attendance) at our sister school, English Unlimited or
10 weeks at other approved providers.
Domestic VSL - eligible students1 - Senior Secondary
Certificate of Education, or Certificate IV level course
delivered in English, or competency at or above Exit Level
3 in the ACSF in both reading and numeracy using anapproved English test.

COURSE OVERVIEW & STRUCTURE
The qualification MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied
Fashion Design and Merchandising is designed to be anadvanced level qualification in technical, managementand design skills within fashion enterprises. The course
is designed for those working in or wishing to work as a
fashion designer. This Advanced Diploma course covers
the development of complete garment design andmanufacture fashion design schemes and ranges, working
with either a self developed or client brief and withinproject parameters. It also includes specialist design areas
such as textile design, advanced pattern development andmanagement of fashion design systems.

ASSESSMENTS
All APC vocational courses are assessed through a
combination of assessment types that may include shortanswer questions, studio projects, essays, reports, group
tasks, portfolios and/or presentations.

COURSE FEESHOW TO PAY$10,000
Application fee: $150 for
overseas students

Direct debit or credit card
before start date.
VET Student Loans available
for eligible domestic students.1

WORK PLACEMENTWork placement is a mandatory component of some
APC courses and qualifications including the Advanced
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.
The work placement provides a framework that enables
students to gain relevant working experience whiledeveloping specialised knowledge and practical skills inorganisational learning and capability development.
The Work Placement takes place in the final term ofstudy. It requires between 120-135hrs of work placement,attendance at studio class and the completion ofassessment work. Specific subject requirements are
outlined in the individual course documents.
It is the students responsibility to find and secure a
Host Organisation for their Work Placement prior to thestart of their final term. APC will support students withresources to secure a Host Organisation prior to the WorkPlacement.

MODES OF DELIVERY
Student visa holders: Face-to-face (up toone-third may be delivered online or by distance)
Domestic students (and other visas): Face-to-face,
online and blended options available.

POSSIBLE JOB TITLES RELEVANT TO THISQUALIFICATION
Commercial Textile Designer
Fashion Designer

PATHWAYS
Students who successfully complete the Advanced
Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
may continue to our partner universities through ourarticulation pathways program.

5 SUBJECTS (IN ADDITION TO THE DIPLOMA)
Fashion Design Projects
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Design Collection (Term 1)
Fashion Design Collection (Term 2)
Understanding the Fashion Design Workplace(Work Placement)

Note: 1. For domestic students there are a number of ways you may choose to pay for your study at APC: Payment due prior
to the census date by direct debit or credit card or by applying for an income contingent loan from VET Student Loans. There
are specific student eligibility criteria to qualify for VET Student Loans. For more information on VET Student Loans and ourtuition fee schedules see our website apc.edu.au or contact the Department of Education and Training.
1800 020 108 | VETStudentLoans@dese.gov.au | https://www.dese.gov.au/vet-student-loans

International students: A temporary resident of Australia and/or a resident or citizen of any other country.
Domestic students: An Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident

Young Rabbit Pty Ltd (ABN 28 003 381 182) trading as Australian Pacific College | RTO Code: 90396 | CRICOS Code: 01331F
Virtu Design Institute Pty Ltd (ABN 31 154 273 757) trading as APC Design School | RTO Code: 40530 (for domestic students only)
APC Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising_V1.4R_22NOV22

APC.EDU.AU | INFO@APC.EDU.AU
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