This course aims to provide range technical skills through the various stages across production and supply chain to allow for specialisation in Fashion Design and Product Development. The range of knowledge and skills gained in this qualification will prepare you to apply technical research and practical skills in the design and development of a range of products from conception through to production. You will learn about advanced garment construction and patternmaking using different methodologies, Design and range development applying both digital and manual techniques, specifications and costing production. Course Structure To receive the Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising (Design and Product Development) 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.