The aim of this course is for learners to acquire and apply creative knowledge and practical skills, and to explore processes in the design and development of fashion concepts from research through to patternmaking, sizing, fitting and analysis, construction, garment realization to merchandising. Course structure To receive the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising students must complete all core units and, if available, a range of additional units. Core Units Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Work safely Apply quality standards Identify fabric performance and handling requirements Calculate cost estimates for fashion products Interact and network with fashion industry participants Develop and present design concepts within specific guidelines Operate computing technology in a TCF workplace Identify fibers, fabrics and textiles used in the TCF industry Career opportunities Graduates from this qualification are well placed to gain employment within the fashion industry as assistant designers, product developers, assistant patternmakers and graders, CAD operators, specification technicians, fashion prototype developers, assistant production managers, assistant supply chain managers, assistant brand managers, and fashion merchandisers.