Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
About
The Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising represents the fundamental skills and knowledge base within the industry and aligns with supervisory level roles.
Industry input to the new training package has confirmed the importance of this qualification and signalled ongoing demand for training in this area, always recognising that demand will fluctuate in line with economic conditions.The Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising gives you the skills to succeed as a retail professional in the rapidly evolving fashion industry.
On successful completion of this qualification you may find employment in visual merchandising, as an assistant buyer, as an assistant quality officer, as an assistant in product development, or in product ranging and marketing.This program is offered part time (evening).
Structure
C4393 Courses
C4393 Core Units - Select ALL Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (MSMENV272) | 30 | EASC5069C | Brunswick Campus |
| Work safely (MSMWHS200) | 30 | OHTH5963C | Brunswick Campus |
| Apply quality standards (MSS402051) | 30 | MIET7602C | Brunswick Campus |
| Calculate cost estimates for fashion products (MSTFD4004) | 30 | GRAP6351C | Brunswick Campus |
| Interact and network with fashion industry participants (MSTFD4006) | 80 | EMPL7115C | Brunswick Campus |
| Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace (MSTGN2009) | 50 | COSC7376C | Brunswick Campus |
| Identify fibres, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry (MSTGN2011) | 80 | VART6448C | Brunswick Campus |
C4393 Group A Elective Units - Select Five (5) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts (MSTFD4003) | 80 | MANU7379C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop product specifications for fashion design (MSTFD4012) | 40 | GRAP6352C | Brunswick Campus |
| Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques (MSTFD4014) | 40 | MANU7380C | Brunswick Campus |
| Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design (MSTFD4018) | 20 | MANU7410C | Brunswick Campus |
| Use electronic fashion design tools (MSTFD4020) | 80 | MIET7606C | Brunswick Campus |
C4393 Group B Elective Units - Select Seven (7) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets (BSBMKG402) | 60 | MKTG8005C | Brunswick Campus |
| Undertake marketing activities (BSBMKG414) | 50 | MKTG8006C | Brunswick Campus |
| Communicate and sell design concepts (MSTFD4005) | 30 | MKTG8007C | Brunswick Campus |
| Source materials and resources for production of fashion designs (MSTFD4017) | 30 | MANU7411C | Brunswick Campus |
| Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principles (MSTGN4004) | 60 | MKTG7998C | Brunswick Campus |
| Apply TCF market supply systems (MSTGN4006) | 60 | MKTG8008C | Brunswick Campus |
| Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance (BSBINT405) | 30 | BUSM8811C | Brunswick Campus |
C4393 General Elective Units - Select Six (6) Courses
| Course Title | Nominal Hours | Course Code | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identify fabric performance and handling requirements (MSTCL3001) | 40 | MANU7414C | Brunswick Campus |
| Interpret and apply textile calculations and specifications (MSTTX4001) | 50 | MANU7415C | Brunswick Campus |
| Develop patterns from a block using basic patternmaking principles (MSTCL3009) | 50 | MANU7417C | Brunswick Campus |
| Draw a trade drawing for fashion design (MSTFD3004) | 40 | GRAP6353C | Brunswick Campus |
| Perform computations (MEM12024A) | 30 | MATH5306C | Brunswick Campus |
| Manage store presentation and pricing (SIRXMER405) | 35 | MKTG8009C | Brunswick Campus |
Entry requirements
There are no minimum academic requirements
Selection tasks If you are not currently studying year 12 (or equivalent) you should include in your application: - A statement that outlines your reasons for wanting to study this program; and - Details of any related work or voluntary experience.
Learning outcomes
This nationally recognised vocational education and training (VET) qualification is competency-based.
This means that it is designed to enable you to develop the practical skills and knowledge (competency) needed to perform the duties and tasks in the job you are training for.
Assessment in a competency-based program is about being able to demonstrate that you have developed these practical skills and areas of knowledge, and that you can perform at the standard required in the job. This could involve showing an assessor how you plan and carry out tasks, and explaining to the assessor how you know what you are doing. It could also involve completing a project and presenting a report on the process and outcomes. If you are working, your work supervisor may provide the assessor with a report on your competency.
If you have already developed areas of skill and knowledge included in this program (e.g. through prior paid or voluntary work experience), you can be assessed and have these skills and knowledge formally recognised at any point during the program. There is information on the RMIT University website about how to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) – refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit/tafe
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