Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising
| Course Code: | LMT50607 |
| Department: | Centre of Fashion |
| Study Area(s): | Fashion Design and Technology |
| Location(s): | Richmond |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year, 6 months) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
| VTAC: | Year 12 and mature age applicants can apply for this course at the VTAC website during the VTAC period. |
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Course overview
This course is designed for students interested in occupations such as marketing, supply chain and account management roles within the fashion and textiles industries, as well as positions involved in the development and implementation of products and marketing and supply chain strategies Work experience in the industry is a mandatory component of this course.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBMKG402A | Analyse Consumer Behaviour For Specific Markets | 60 |
| LMTCL2003B | Identify Fibres and Fabrics | 50 |
| LMTFD4004B | Calculate Cost Estimates For Fashion Products | 30 |
| LMTFD4006B | Interact and Network With Fashion Industry Participants | 80 |
| LMTFD4017B | Source Materials and Resources For Production of Fashion Design | 30 |
| LMTFD5010B | Develop and Present Design Concepts Within Specific Guidelines | 50 |
| LMTGN2009B | Operate Computing Technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Workplace | 50 |
| LMTGN4018A | Apply Textile, Clothing and Footwear Market Supply Systems | 60 |
| LMTGN4019A | Analyse Textile, Clothing and Footwear Merchandising and Marketing Principles | 60 |
| LMTGN5002B | Coordinate Quality Assurances For Textiles, Clothing and Footware Products and Services | 40 |
| LMTGN5003B | Work With International Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Supply Chains | 60 |
| LMTGN5008A | Identify Opportunities in The Textile Clothing and Footwear Market | 70 |
| LMTTX2001B | Identify Fibres, Yarns and Textile Materials and Their Uses in Textile Production | 50 |
| Total hours: | 690 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBINT301A | Apply Knowledge of The International Trade Environment to Complete Work | 35 |
| BSBINT404A | Implement International Client Relationship Strategies | 30 |
| BSBINT409A | Plan For International Trade | 50 |
| LMTCL3009B | Develop Patterns From a Block Using Basic Patternmaking Principles | 50 |
| LMTFD3004B | Draw a Trade Drawing For Fashion Design | 40 |
| LMTFD4003B | Assist in Preparation of Preliminary Design Concepts | 80 |
| LMTFD4005B | Communicate and Sell Design Concepts | 30 |
| LMTFD4012B | Develop Product Specifications For Fashion Design | 40 |
| LMTFD4014B | Identify Contemporary Fashion Influences and Construction Techniques | 40 |
| LMTFD4018B | Use and Apply Sizing Systems Appropriate For Fashion Design | 20 |
| LMTFD4020B | Use Electronic Fashion Design Tools | 80 |
| LMTFD5003B | Analyse Fit Model | 40 |
| LMTFD5004B | Develop Marketing Plans For Fashion Products | 50 |
| LMTFD5013B | Develop Merchandising Plans For Fashion Products | 40 |
| LMTGN2001B | Follow Defined OH&S Policies and Procedures | 30 |
| LMTGN5001B | Participate in Production Planning Processes | 70 |
| LMTGN5007A | Prepare Procedures and Specifications For Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Operations | 60 |
| LMTTD4007A | Analyse Textile Design Influences | 100 |
| LMTTD4008A | Present and Promote Textile Design Concepts | 50 |
| LMTTD5007A | Develop Textile Designs Using Computer Based Design Programs | 100 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2500 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6500 | $ 3250 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment as a Fashion or Textile Merchandiser or purchaser, Design Assistant, Assistant Production Manager, Quality Controller, Range Developer, Style Forecaster, Logistics Controller, etc.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain skills in fashion and textile design, trend forecasting, fit and sizing, global operations, production planning and processes, fabric and fibre properties, quality, specifications, sourcing, production costing, supply chain logistics; relating to local and international markets.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the (Diploma of Fashion and Textiles Merchandising). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
This course will lead to higher level studies at Advanced Diploma level. Credit transfers may be available into the Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology and the Advanced Diploma of Fashion and Textile Merchandising.
Can I apply?
You may apply if you have satisfactorily completed VCE or an approved equivalent course and the satisfactory completion of the work requirements (eligibility to transfer); or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course. (Mature age is anyone over the age of 18 who has been out of full-time education for more than 12 months.)
How do I apply?
This course is offered through VTAC; therefore full-time applications for the course must lodge their applications using the VTAC Online Application. Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries in July. This course is offered through VTAC; therefore full time applications for the course must lodge their applications using the VTAC Online Application. Details of the application process can be obtained through the VTAC website or through the VTAC Guide which is available from leading newsagents and libraries in July.
Direct application will be considered once the VTAC places have been offered and there are vacancies in the course. If you wish to apply for this course, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to attend a pre-selection interview. Enquiries to the Centre of Fashion on 03 9425 5763.
How long is the course?
The course spans 18 months full-time of 1770 nominal hours.
Where and how can I study?
You will study at the Richmond campus.
Full-time course runs four days per week over 18 months.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. Assessment may include written, oral or practical assessment methods. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and how it will operate. There is the opportunity for reassessment and appeal and you will be provided with this information.
Additional comments
Pre-selection interview - YR12: Present a folio and resume at an appointed time.
Pre-selection interview - NYR12: Present a folio and resume and sit a language literacy and numeracy test, at an appointed time.
What will I study?
Mandatory units:
Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace; Identify fibres, yarns and textile materials and their uses in textile production; Identify fibres and fabrics; Apply textile, clothing and footwear market supply systems; Calculate cost estimates for fashion purchasing; Analyse textiles clothing and footwear merchandising and marketing principles;
Interact and network with fashion industry participants; Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs; Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets; Coordinate quality assurance for textiles, clothing and footwear products and services; Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains; Identify opportunities in the textiles, clothing and footwear market; Develop and present design concepts within specified guidelines.
Specialist units:
Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles; Draw a trade drawing for fashion design; Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts; Communicate and sell design concepts; Develop product specifications for fashion design ; Identify contemporary influences on fashion designs and construction techniques; Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design; Use electronic fashion design tools; Analyse fit model; Develop marketing plans for fashion products; Develop merchandising plans for fashion products; Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures; Participate in production planning processes; Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains; Prepare procedures and specifications for textiles, clothing and footwear operations; Analyse textile design influences; Present and promote textile design concepts; Develop textile designs using computer based design programs; Apply knowledge of the international trade environment to complete work; Implement international client relationship strategies; Plan for international trade.
