Diploma of Visual Merchandising
| Course Code: | SIR50207 |
| Department: | Centre of Fashion |
| Study Area(s): | Retail Visual Merchandising |
| 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 those seeking positions as specialist visual merchandisers in the retail industry. It is suitable for those wishing to work as a member of a retail store based visual merchandising team installing visual merchandising displays or those seeking self employment as a freelance visual merchandiser.
Kangan has a partnership with a well known department store and students will participate in up to six weeks workplacement in various stores.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CUFMEM14A | Create Manipulate and Incorporate 2d Graphics | 25 |
| CUVDES01A | Apply Colour Theory in Response to a Brief | 30 |
| CUVDES02A | Apply The Design Process to 2-Dimensional Work in Response to a Brief | 50 |
| CUVDES03A | Apply The Design Process to 3-Dimensional Work in Response to a Brief | 50 |
| CUVDSP04A | Research and Apply The History and Theory of Design to Design Practice | 65 |
| CUVVSP11A | Apply Techniques to Produce Digital Images | 50 |
| SIRRIND001A | Work Effectively as a Visual Merchandiser | 30 |
| SIRRMER005A | Produce Retail Visual Illustrations | 30 |
| SIRRMER006A | Manufacture Visual Merchandising Support Structures | 30 |
| SIRRMER007A | Apply Lettering | 70 |
| SIRRMER008A | Produce Working Drawings | 45 |
| SIRRMER009A | Produce Perspective Drawings, Plans and Elevations | 45 |
| SIRRMER010A | Design, Construct and Maintain Props and Merchandisers | 45 |
| SIRRMER011A | Develop Concept Visuals | 45 |
| SIRRMER012A | Maintain Display Lighting and Brief Lighting Designers | 60 |
| SIRRMER013A | Design and Produce Store Plans and Floor Layouts | 90 |
| SIRRMER015A | Design Merchandisers | 60 |
| SIRXCOM001A | Communicate in The Workplace | 40 |
| SIRXMER003A | Monitor Instore Visual Merchandising Display | 35 |
| SIRXMER004A | Manage Merchandise and Store Presentation | 35 |
| SIRXMER006A | Present Products | 45 |
| SIRXMER007A | Demonstrate Merchandising and Category Presentation Skills | 90 |
| SIRXMPR001A | Profile a Retail Market | 35 |
| SIRXOHS001A | Apply Safe Working Practices | 20 |
| SIRXOHS002A | Maintain Store Safety | 35 |
| SIRXQUA002A | Lead a Team to Foster Innovation | 35 |
| Total hours: | 1190 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CUFMEM06A | Design a Multimedia Product | 50 |
| SIRRMER014A | Manage Visual Merchandising Projects | 32 |
| SIRRMER016A | Style Merchandise For Photography | 45 |
| SIRRMER017A | Design and Produce Merchandising and in-Store Presentations | 90 |
| SIRRMER018A | Develop and Apply Strategies For Merchandising and Corporate Presentations | 80 |
| SIRRMER020A | Create and Implement Exhibition Space | 80 |
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?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to employment as a retail store visual merchandiser, visual merchandising manager, photographic stylist, freelance visual merchandiser, exhibition/event display designer etc.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
A strong emphasis is placed on product and branding strategies for retail. You will gain skills in the designing, planning and implementation of visual merchandising concepts. You will explore colour theory, graphics, drawing, multimedia and learn how to design and construct safe and effective props and displays.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Diploma of Visual Merchandising. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
Can I apply?
There are no set prerequisites for this course. However it is recommended that you have satisfactory numeracy and literacy skills to undertake this course or are mature age and have sufficient work experience to successfully undertake the course.
OR
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.
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.
This course has a direct mid-year intake.
How will I be selected for this course?
All applicants will need to undertake a selection interview and will need to bring the following: an academic transcript, studio/arts folio and a reference from an employer, course coordinator or head of school.
How long is the course?
The course spans over 18 months at four days a week on campus.
Where and how can I study?
This course runs at the Richmond campus 4 days a week. Participants will have access to a new state of the art studio workroom facility, a simulated retail store, flexible learning environment and library.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment may include completion of workbooks, projects, presentations, demonstrations, displays and workplacement. All assessment requirements are explained up front and throughout the course.
Additional comments
Work placement is a requirement of this program and will be conducted in 2 week blocks.
An open evening is scheduled for Wednesday 31 August from 6pm - 9pm and another Open Day is scheduled on September 3rd from 10am - 3pm.
What will I study?
The course comprises 32 units: 26 of which are core and 6 elective units. Please refer to module listing for unit details.
