Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles

Take your creative expression to the next level and cultivate your career in fashion. This is your opportunity to join a fast-paced and timeless industry that can take you on an exciting journey on a local or global scale.

This nationally recognised qualification begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing.

Employment Outcomes

Job roles in established organisations may include assistant designers, assistant product developers, patternmakers, and production supervisors. In the business area, roles may include assistant positions in marketing, public relations, buying and visual merchandising. Individuals may also be self-employed as designers.

Qualifications & Skills Covered

Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (MST50122)
This qualification is intended for assistant design and product development roles in the fashion industry, as well as assistant roles associated with managing fashion product as part of a fashion enterprise. Skills include design and product development, as well as technical production skills to support management and fashion businesses. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 9 core units and 16 elective units.