Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

Job roles/employment outcomes

The Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising is designed to cover high-level skills in fashion and textiles merchandising, marketing and product development processes and systems. These skills will be used in product and brand development and management roles.

This qualification is typically used to develop skill and knowledge in the application of specialised skills within TCF supply chain enterprises.


Subjects

To be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising, competency must be achieved in forty-five (45) units of competency.

Seventeen (17) core units of competency

Twenty-eight (28) elective units of competency as specified below.

If the Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Advanced Diploma qualification. All core units listed must be achieved. Any Advanced Diploma core units not achieved at the Diploma level must be completed as part of the additional ten (10) units required for the Advanced Diploma. Units that have been credited towards lower level qualifications must not be selected in the additional ten (10) unit requirement.

Note: Where prerequisite units apply, these have been noted, and must be considered in the total number of units.

CORE UNITS

Complete all seventeen (17) units from this list

Unit code

Unit title

add topic BSBMKG402B

Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets

add topic LMTCL2003B

Identify fibres and fabrics

add topic LMTFD4004B

Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

add topic LMTFD4006B

Interact and network with fashion industry participants

add topic LMTFD4017B

Source materials and resources for production of fashion design

add topic LMTFD5010B

Develop and present concepts within specified guidelines

add topic LMTGN2009B

Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace

add topic LMTGN4018A

Apply textile, clothing and footwear market supply systems

add topic LMTGN4019A

Analyse textiles clothing and footwear merchandising and marketing principles

add topic LMTGN5002B

Coordinate quality assurance for textiles, clothing and footwear products and services

add topic LMTGN5003B

Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains

add topic LMTGN5008A

Identify opportunities in the textiles, clothing and footwear market

add topic LMTGN6001B

Develop and implement a sales or marketing plan

add topic LMTGN6003B

Research and evaluate processes and products

add topic LMTGN6006A

Map and establish textiles, clothing or footwear supply chain process

add topic LMTTX2001B

Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production

add topic MSAENV272B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS

Select twenty-eight (28) units from Groups A, B, C, D and E as specified below.

A minimum of ten (10) units must be selected from Group A

A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group B

A minimum of four (4) units must be selected from Group C

A maximum of eight (8) units may be selected from Group E.

GROUP A

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTCL3001B

Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

add topic LMTCL2003B

add topic LMTCL3009B

Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles

add topic LMTDC2010A

Identify fabric and garment handling requirements

add topic LMTFD3004B

Draw a trade drawing for fashion design

add topic LMTFD4003B

Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

add topic LMTFD4005B

Communicate and sell design concepts

add topic LMTFD4012B

Develop product specifications for fashion design

add topic LMTFD3004B

add topic LMTFD4014B

Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques

add topic LMTFD4018B

Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

add topic LMTFD4020B

Use electronic fashion design tools

add topic LMTFD5004B

Develop marketing plans for fashion products

add topic LMTFD5006B

Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria

add topic LMTFD5007B

Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

add topic LMTFD4014B

add topic LMTFD5008B

Conduct fashion design purchasing

add topic LMTFD5009B

Cost design production

add topic LMTFD4004B

add topic LMTFD5013B

Develop merchandising plans for fashion products

add topic LMTFD5018B

Understand and specify advanced construction processes

add topic LMTFD6006B

Develop a fashion range

add topic LMTFD6009B

Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

add topic LMTGN2001B

Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

add topic LMTGN5001B

Participate in production planning processes

add topic LMTGN5005A

Provide global operations support

add topic LMTGN6002B

Manage quality system and procedures

add topic LMTGN6004B

Negotiate and manage design production contracts

add topic LMTTD4006A

Source textile materials and resources

add topic LMTTD4007A

Analyse textile design influences

add topic LMTTD4008A

Present and promote textile design concepts

add topic LMTTD4009A

Assist in the development of textile designs

add topic LMTTD4011A

Estimate costs for development of textile designs

add topic LMTTD5006A

Exhibit textile designs or products

add topic LMTTD5007A

Develop textile designs using computer based design programs

add topic LMTTD5008A

Develop textile designs and product specifications

add topic LMTTD5009A

Cost production of textile designs or products

add topic LMTTD6001A

Research commercial development of textiles

add topic LMTTD6002A

Apply electronic systems to textile design and production

add topic LMTTD5007A

add topic LMTTD6003A

Develop a textile product range

add topic LMTTX3001B

Identify quality and types of textile fibres, yarns and fabrics

add topic LMTTX2001B

add topic LMTTX4001A

Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications

add topic LMTTX4003A

Perform routine textile testing and analyse results

add topic LMTTX4001A

add topic LMTTX4002A

GROUP B

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTFD6006B

Develop a fashion range

add topic LMTFD6009B

Analyse fashion industry textiles to guide commercial development

add topic LMTGN6002B

Manage quality system and procedures

add topic LMTGN6004B

Negotiate and manage contracts to produce finished design products production contracts

add topic LMTTD6001A

Research commercial development of textiles

add topic LMTTD6002A

Apply electronic systems to textile design and production

add topic LMTTD5007A

add topic LMTTD6003A

Develop a textile product range

GROUP C

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic LMTFD5004B

Develop marketing plans for fashion products

add topic LMTFD5006B

Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria

add topic LMTFD5007B

Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs

add topic LMTFD4014B

add topic LMTFD5008B

Conduct fashion design purchasing

add topic LMTFD5009B

Cost design production

add topic LMTFD4004B

add topic LMTFD5013B

Develop merchandising plans for fashion products

add topic LMTFD5018B

Understand and specify advanced construction processes

add topic LMTGN5001B

Participate in production planning processes

add topic LMTGN5005A

Provide global operations support

add topic LMTTD5006A

Exhibit textile designs or products

add topic LMTTD5007A

Develop textile designs using computer based design programs

add topic LMTTD5008A

Develop textile designs and product specifications

add topic LMTTD5009A

Cost production of textile designs or products

GROUP D

Unit code

Unit title

Prerequisites

add topic BSBCUS401B

Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

add topic BSBCUS402B

Address customer needs

add topic BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

add topic BSBINT301B

Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work

add topic BSBINT302B

Apply knowledge of legislation relevant to international trade to complete work

add topic BSBINT305B

Prepare business documents for the international trade of goods

add topic BSBINT306B

Apply knowledge of international finance and insurance to complete work requirements

add topic BSBINT405B

Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance

add topic BSBINT408B

Prepare business advice on the taxes and duties for international trade transactions

add topic BSBINT409B

Plan for international trade

add topic BSBMKG408B

Conduct market research

add topic BSBMKG413A

Promote products and services

add topic BSBMKG414A

Undertake marketing activities

add topic BSBMKG415A

Research international markets

add topic BSBMKG416A

Market goods and services internationally

add topic BSBMKG507A

Interpret market trends and developments

add topic BSBMKG605B

Evaluate international marketing opportunities

add topic BSBMKG606B

Manage international marketing programs

add topic BSBMKG607B

Manage market research

add topic BSBMKG608A

Develop organisational marketing objectives

add topic BSBPMG403A

Apply cost management techniques

add topic BSBPMG407A

Apply risk management techniques

add topic BSBPUR401B

Plan purchasing

add topic BSBPUR402B

Negotiate contracts

add topic BSBREL401A

Establish networks

add topic BSBREL402A

Build client relationships and business networks

add topic BSBREL403A

Implement international client relationship strategies

add topic BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

add topic BSBWOR401A

Establish effective workplace relationships

add topic LMTFD4003B

Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

add topic LMTFD4005B

Communicate and sell design concepts

add topic LMTFD4012B

Develop product specifications for fashion design

add topic LMTFD3004B

add topic LMTFD4014B

Identify contemporary fashion influences and construction techniques

add topic LMTFD4018B

Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

add topic LMTFD4020B

Use electronic fashion design tools

add topic LMTTD4006A

Source textile materials and resources

add topic LMTTD4007A

Analyse textile design influences

add topic LMTTD4008A

Present and promote textile design concepts

add topic LMTTD4009A

Assist in the development of textile designs

add topic LMTTD4011A

Estimate costs for development of textile designs

add topic LMTTX4001A

Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications

add topic LMTTX4003A

Perform routine textile testing and analyse results

add topic LMTTX4001A

add topic LMTTX4002A

add topic MSS403010A

Facilitate change in an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices

add topic MSS405011A

Manage people relationships

add topic MSS405002A

Analyse and map a value stream

add topic MSS405003A

Manage a value stream

add topic MSS404052A

Apply statistics to operational processes

add topic MSS405021A

Develop a Just in Time system

add topic MSS405031A

Undertake value analysis of a product or process costs in terms of customer requirements

add topic MSS405075A

Facilitate the development of a new product

add topic MSS404052A

add topic MSAENV472B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

add topic SIRXMER004A

Manage merchandise and store presentation

add topic SIRXPRO002A

Implement product recalls

GROUP E

Other Fashion and Textiles Merchandising units that are available at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7).

Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7).

Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Diploma (maximum 1) and Advanced Diploma (maximum 7).


Pathways...

    Pathways into the qualification

    Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of forty-five (45) units according to the rules described below.

    Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT50607 Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising or achieved equivalent industry experience.

    Pathways from the qualification

    Further training pathways from this qualification include other relevant graduate certificate and further qualifications.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

There are no specific licences that relate to this qualification. However, some units in this qualification may have licensing or regulatory requirements in some environments. Local regulations should be checked for details.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Employability Skills Summary - Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the fashion and textiles merchandising industries for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that reflect skill requirements for this level.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

secure and maintain effective networks with industry professionals, clients and media

communicate with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains

use information and communication technology to interpret and analyse market and supply chain information and research new processes and products

calculate costs

use a range of communication and marketing tools to present concepts to a variety of audiences

negotiate contracts with national and international networks

complete documentation and maintain records

Teamwork

network with clients, industry professionals, supply chain personnel and all levels of internal management

provide product information to others in the team

participate in sustainability improvements

Problem-solving

interpret and evaluate market information for use in current and future practices

determine cost effective supply of materials and resources through the supply chain

analyse consumer behaviour to inform marketing processes and identify market opportunities

calculate cost estimates for fashion and textile products

design and implement a sales or marketing plan

map and establish supply chain processes

evaluate designs and identify opportunities for improvement

develop products and brands, including merchandising and marketing processes and systems

formulate strategic plans

identify and act on environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise

secure new networks with industry professionals and clients

recognise market opportunities for the development of new products

implement new product development processes

develop continuous improvement of processes

implement sales and marketing plans

identify opportunities for improvement to environmental performance

Planning and organising

undertake effective planning of own and others' work to achieve desired outcomes within agreed time-frames

schedule meetings and correspondences with networks

monitor quality processes and analyse outcomes

plan and implement contingency plans to respond to incidents and problems

coordinate quality assurance

coordinate people and processes to achieve desired goals

define roles and responsibilities of others

manage marketing process according to marketing principles

Self-management

manage work plans and priorities and define responsibilities

manage client and industry relationships and networks

manage data flows and record keeping

monitor own work against industry standards

assess marketing outcomes against strategic plans and goals

monitor resource use

Learning

develop or adjust processes based on new information

conduct research to increase knowledge of industry practices and opportunities

develop skills in marketing practices

learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice

develop contacts and networks to support work activity

engage market research

Technology

use information and communication technology efficiently to acquire, manage and share data and maintain communication networks.

use computer-aided design technology efficiently to develop new products