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Qualification Details

LMT50307 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

LMT50307 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

Job roles /employment outcomes 

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals and covers occupations such as fashion designers and design support roles. A pathway can also be packaged to cover employment outcomes in advanced patternmaking and merchandising for those working in fashion related sales, marketing, retail buying and supply chain management.

Application 

This qualification is designed to be both an entry level qualification in fashion design and related skills and further development for those in support and merchandising areas.

Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

Packaging Rules

To be awarded the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology, competency must be achieved in

• thirty-five (35) units of competency.

• Ten (10) core units of competency

• Twenty-five (25) elective units of competency as specified below.

If Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology has been achieved, an additional ten (10) units are required to gain the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology.

All core units must be achieved and any Diploma core units not achieved at Certificate IV must be completed as part of the additional ten (10) units required for the 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 

LMTCL2003B Identify fibres and fabrics

LMTCL2010B Modify patterns to create basic styles

LMTCL2011B Draw and interpret a basic sketch

LMTCL3001B Identify fabric performance and handling requirements

LMTFD2005B Identify design process for fashion designs

LMTFD4001B Apply design studio process

LMTFD4006B Interact and network with fashion industry participants

LMTFD4012B Develop product specifications for fashion design

LMTGN2001B Follow defined OH&S policies and procedures

MSAENV272B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

ELECTIVE UNITS 

Select twenty-five (25) units as specified below.

• A minimum of nineteen (19) units must be selected from Group A
• A maximum of six (6) units may be selected from Group B
• The remainder must be selected from Group A.

GROUP A 

LMTCL3009B Develop patterns from a block using basic pattern making principles

LMTFD3004B Draw a trade drawing for fashion design

LMTFD4002B Apply principles of colour theory to fashion design development*

* Prerequisite LMTCL2003B, LMTFD2005B

LMTFD4003B Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts

LMTFD4004B Calculate cost estimates for fashion products

LMTFD4005B Communicate and sell design concepts

LMTFD4007B Conduct quality assurance for patterns

LMTFD4008B Construct stock size block for garment to meet size and fit specifications

LMTFD4010B Create pattern to meet design specifications applying advanced pattern making principles*

* Prerequisite LMTCL3009B

LMTFD4011B Cut fabrics for prototype designs

LMTFD4013B Grade 2D patterns

LMTFD4014B Identify influences on contemporary fashion designs and construction techniques

LMTFD4015B Create pattern from block to meet customer specifications

* Prerequisite LMTCL3009B, LMTFD4010B

LMTFD4016B Sew design prototypes

LMTFD4017B Source materials and resources for production of fashion design

LMTFD4018B Use and apply sizing systems appropriate for fashion design

LMTFD4020B Use electronic fashion design tools

LMTFD4021B Drape fabrics to make patterns

LMTFD5001B Design bras and swimwear

* Prerequisite LMTCL2010B, LMTFD4003B

LMTFD5002B Develop and test patterns for bras and swimwear

* Prerequisite LMTCL2004B, LMTCL3009B

LMTFD5003B Analyse fit model

LMTFD5004B Develop marketing plans for fashion products

LMTFD5005B Manipulate fabrics to create new finishes

* Prerequisite LMTCL2003B, LMTCL3001B

LMTFD5006B Evaluate fashion designs against set criteria

LMTFD5007B Analyse influences on contemporary fashion designs*

* Prerequisite LMTFD4014B

LMTFD5008B Conduct fashion design purchasing

LMTFD5009B Cost design production*

* Prerequisite LMTFD4004B

LMTFD5010B Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines

LMTFD5011B Produce fashion illustrations

LMTFD5012B Perform contour draping*

* Prerequisite LMTFD4021B

LMTFD5013B Develop merchandising plans for fashion products

LMTFD5014B Construct complex blocks for fashion garments*

* Prerequisite LMTFD4008B

LMTFD5015B Develop patterns for complex fashion garments*

* Prerequisite LMTCL3009B, LMTFD4010B, LMTFD4015B

LMTFD5016B Grade shaped patterns*

* Prerequisite LMTFD4013B

LMTFD5017B Apply design studio processes to meet client brief

LMTFD5018B Determine and specify advanced construction processes

LMTFD5019B Analyse individual fit and make pattern alterations*

* Prerequisite LMTCL3009B, LMTFD4010B

LMTGN2009B Operate computing technology in a Textiles, Clothing and Footwear workplace

LMTGN5001B Participate in production planning processes

LMTGN5002B Coordinate quality assurance for textiles, clothing and footwear products and services

LMTGN5003B Work with international textiles, clothing and footwear supply chains

GROUP B 

• Other Fashion Design and Technology units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)
• Other TCF Training Package units that are available at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)
• Units from other endorsed Training Packages and accredited courses at Certificates IV (maximum 1), V (maximum 6) and VI (maximum 1)

Licencing 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

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

The following contains a summary of the Employability Skills as identified by the fashion design 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.

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication 

• interpret and implement relevant industry and workplace standards, regulations and policies
• complete standard documentation
• use communication technologies efficiently
• interpret and document pattern specifications
• discuss and explore problems with fashion items and designs
• discuss design requirements with others throughout the design team
• maintain accurate and legible records
• establish effective working relationships with colleagues
• present design ideas
• complete trade drawings
• interact and network with fashion industry participants
• interpret information on fabrics and materials

Teamwork 

• work independently and as a team member
• demonstrate and encourage others in working cooperatively with people of different ages, gender, race or religion
• support others in the design process
• undertake appropriate and effective communication with others in the design process
• provide feedback on processes, outcomes and pattern specifications to support and improve team outcomes
• provide leadership to others
• participate in sustainability improvements

Problem-solving 

• identify risks and implement risk control measures for machinery, equipment and processes
• identify and address problems and faults
• check performance of machinery and equipment and perform minor maintenance as required
• assess and evaluate skill requirements of self and others to perform tasks
• deal with and promptly resolve issues
• use problem solving techniques to determine fashion design requirements and pattern specifications
• apply knowledge of fabrics and materials to solve design problems
• assess quality of materials before using in fashion items
• test designs and pattern specifications
• identify and report environmental features, regulations, insurance requirements, legal requirements and other factors which may affect the product or service to be provided
• identify and act on environmental hazards

Initiative and enterprise 

• test procedures to assess effectiveness in meeting objectives
• provide leadership in design and production processes
• collect and analyse information to guide design and business practices
• identify non-conformances to standards and initiate appropriate action
• identify and implement effective ways to achieve design and production outcomes
• rectify problems promptly and appropriately
• monitor and adjust activity in response to operational variations
• identify and address existing and potential risks
• provide leadership in continuous improvement practices
• identify opportunities for improvement to environmental performance

Planning and organising 

• monitor quality outcomes
• determine production requirements for fashion products
• plan processes to achieve desired outcomes within agreed time-frames
• ensure work station and equipment are set up so that work requirements are met
• manage design processes
• produce design samples
• develop and implement contingency plans when responding to incidents and problems

Self-management 

• ensure the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times
• manage work load priorities
• monitor own work against workplace, industry and quality standards
• adjust processes or techniques as required according to variations in requirements
• implement and apply OHS practices in the workplace
• monitor use of resources

Learning 

• experiment with design ideas and review outcomes
• seek feedback on ideas and work outcomes
• assess own skill requirements and seek further development if required
• develop or adjust processes based on previous experience
• learn about sustainability developments relating to work practice

Technology 

• monitor machine operation
• use a variety of machines and equipment to achieve a range of production outcomes
• perform minor maintenance on machines
• work with technology safely, efficiently and according to workplace standards
• use computer-aided design technology in the development of fashion designs

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Direct entry into this qualification requires completion of a total of thirty-five (35) units.

Credit may be granted towards this qualification by those who have completed LMT41007 Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Technology or achieved equivalent industry experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

Further training pathways from this qualification include LMT60307 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Technology or other relevant qualifications.