MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Attendance in class

This is a full-time course. You will need to attend approximately 1576 hours of class, over 2.5 days a week, for 40 weeks.

Work placement

30 hours of off campus work placement is mandatory for completion of this course. SM TAFE will arrange a suitable work placement within industry for you. 

Students that enrolled during the February intake will be required to undertake 30 hours of industry placement in the second term if they have not completed a Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. Students that enrolled during the July intake will be required to undertake 30 hours of industry placement in the third term if they have not completed a Certificate IV in Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising.

Please be aware that industries and employers have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic which has meant that in some cases it may not be currently possible to place students in a prospective employment opportunity. If that occurs, students will be able to complete training in a simulated workplace on campus.

Uniforms and workwear requirements: No uniforms are required however closed in shoes and tied back hair is mandatory for construction classes.

What you need for your first day of class

On your first day you should bring your SM TAFE confirmation enrolment receipt, your student ID, stationery (pen, and exercise book), equipment from your orientation book list and wear enclosed footwear.