Opens in a new tab

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

MST50122
ManufacturingDiplomaNationally recognised
Level 5AQF level
25Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
14Training providers
Dec 2022Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (MST50122, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Diploma; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Textile TechnologistTextiles and Fashion MerchandiserTextiles Assistant Production ManagerTextiles DesignerTextiles Design AssistantDyehouse SupervisorClothing Patternmaker
Industries
Fashion and Textiles SalesFashionClothing ProductionTextiles
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for MST50122 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 25 units: 9 core plus 16 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

See all 94 units in the official listHide the unit list
BSBESB402Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures
BSBESB403Plan finances for new business ventures
BSBLEG529Apply legal principles in corporation law matters
BSBMKG432Research international markets
BSBMKG433Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG434Promote products and services
BSBMKG435Analyse consumer behaviour
BSBMKG543Plan and interpret market research
BSBMKG546Develop social media engagement plans
BSBMKG548Forecast international market and business needs
BSBMKG552Design and develop marketing communication plans
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
BSBWHS521Ensure a safe workplace for a work area
CUAACD411Integrate colour theory and design processes
CUAPOS311Edit video and audio content for social media
CUAPPR513Present a body of own creative work
CUAPPR515Establish and maintain safe creative practice
CUATEX501Refine techniques for textile work
CUATEX502Investigate materials and processes for textile work
FSKNUM021Apply an expanding range of arithmetical calculations for work
MSTAT2001Prepare and communicate design concepts for simple textile products
MSTAT3001Produce technical drawings of garments
MSTAT3002Develop patterns using basic patternmaking principles
MSTAT3003Lay up and cut complicated fabrics and lays
MSTAT3005Sew garments
MSTAT4001Investigate influences on contemporary garment design and construction
MSTAT4002Contribute to development of preliminary garment design concepts
MSTAT4003Contribute to garment design refinement and production processes
MSTAT4004Develop product specifications for garment designs
MSTAT4005Analyse influences on textile design and construction
MSTAT4007Construct stock size blocks for garments
MSTAT4008Create standard-size garment patterns from existing blocks
MSTAT4009Grade 2D patterns
MSTAT4010Create garment patterns for individual sizes from blocks
MSTAT4011Drape fabrics to make patterns
MSTAT4012Produce garments using advanced construction techniques
MSTAT4014Assemble and fit bespoke garments
MSTAT4016Cut and sew design prototypes
MSTAT4017Use garment sizing systems
MSTAT4018Use colourisation techniques on fabrics
MSTAT4019Produce knitted textile samples
MSTAT4020Prepare stencils and screens for textile printing
MSTAT4021Produce woven textile samples
MSTAT4022Produce screen-printed textiles
MSTAT5001Develop and present design concepts in response to a brief
MSTAT5002Progress garment design concepts to production
MSTAT5003Produce garment illustrations
MSTAT5004Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes
MSTAT5005Design bras or swimwear
MSTAT5006Design and produce knitted textile products
MSTAT5007Design and produce experimental textiles
MSTAT5008Design and produce printed textiles
MSTAT5009Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear
MSTAT5010Construct blocks for garments with advanced styling
MSTAT5011Develop standard-size patterns from existing blocks for garments with advanced styling
MSTAT5012Grade complex patterns
MSTAT5013Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations
MSTAT5014Conduct digital patternmaking and grading
MSTAT5015Develop digital costing markers
MSTAT5016Analyse fit model
MSTAT5017Perform contour draping
MSTAT5018Specify and plan advanced construction processes
MSTFD4022Source materials and resources for production of TCF designs
MSTFD5023Develop marketing plans for fashion products
MSTFD5024Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria
MSTFD5025Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs
MSTFD5026Conduct fashion design purchasing
MSTFD5027Cost production of fashion and textile designs
MSTFD5028Develop merchandising plans for fashion products
MSTGN3018Support sustainable practice in apparel and textile design and production
MSTGN3022Investigate applications and performance outcomes of technical textiles
MSTGN4014Produce and analyse spreadsheets
MSTGN4018Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles
MSTGN4022Communicate design concepts
MSTGN4023Interact and network with TCF industry participants
MSTGN4024Quality assure textile products
MSTGN4025Use digital design tools
MSTGN5005Provide global operations support
MSTGN5010Coordinate quality assurance for TCF products and services
MSTGN5012Participate in production planning processes
MSTGN5013Prepare technical workplace documentation
MSTGN5014Research and plan for opportunities in the TCF market
MSTGN5015Work with local and international TCF supply chains
MSTGN5016Develop textile designs using digital software
MSTGN5017Assess impacts of emerging industry innovations and practices
MSTGN5018Research and analyse textile materials
SIRRMER004Develop visual merchandising creative concepts
SIRRMER005Implement visual merchandising concepts
SIRRMER006Achieve visual merchandising targets
SIRRMER008Plan and style merchandise photo shoots
SIRXECM002Prepare digital content
SIRXMKT006Develop a social media strategy
SIRXOSM001Identify and review social media and online platforms for organisational use
TLIX0020XMonitor ethical supply chain practices
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the MST50122 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

14 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

APC Design SchoolBased in NSW · Registered since 2012→
Australia Institute of Business and TechnologyBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
Australian Institute of Fashion Design Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2006→
Australian Pacific CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 1994→
Bendigo Kangan InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1995→
Canberra Institute of TechnologyBased in ACT · Registered since 1993→
CHARLTON BROWN AUSTRALIA NANNY COLLEGEBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
Holmesglen InstituteBased in VIC · Registered since 1996→
North Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
South Metropolitan TAFEBased in WA · Registered since 2016→
TAFE International Western AustraliaBased in WA · Registered since 2011→
TAFE NSWBased in NSW · Registered since 1999→
TAFE QueenslandBased in QLD · Registered since 1998→
TAFE SABased in SA · Registered since 2014→

Providers are listed alphabetically. A listing is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and providers do not pay to appear. Based-in shows each provider's registered head office; most providers deliver online Australia-wide. The → link opens the provider's page on this site, which links to their own website. Contact the provider for current intakes, fees and study modes.