Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising-0100776

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Holmes Institute Melbourne (HIM)

CRICOS CodeCRICOS Code:0100776
RTO CodeRTO Code:MST50119
Course TypeCourse Type:Diploma
PrivatePrivate
Small-scaleSmall-scale
Holmes Institute Melbourne (HIM)
2026
  • Total Tuition Fee36,000 AUD
  • Fee Per Academic Year18,000 AUD
  • Course Duration2.0 Year (104 weeks)
  • Last Updated07-11-2025

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  1. 1

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  2. 2

    Briefing on School-Arranged Interview (if applicable)

    • Submit application materials, including transcripts, passport, and English proficiency proof, to the State Department of Education.
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    Submit School Application

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    Obtain CoE and Arrange OSHC

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ClassificationCertificate Classification

  • Scheme

    ANZSCO Identifier

  • Reference Id

    393212

  • Certificate Classification

    Clothing Patternmaker

  • Scheme

    ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    1005

  • Certificate Classification

    Graphic And Design Studies

  • Scheme

    Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier

  • Reference Id

    421

  • Certificate Classification

    Diploma of

  • Scheme

    Nationally Recognised Training Type

  • Reference Id

    11

  • Certificate Classification

    Qualification

DescriptionsCertificate Qualification

This qualification reflects the role of assistant designers and product developers who work in the textiles, clothing and footwear industry, as well as assistant roles associated with fashion buying and managing fashion production as part of a fashion enterprise. The role involves the application of integrated technical and theoretical knowledge across a broad range of specialist areas, incorporating various stages across the design, production and supply chain continuum, according to workplace requirements.

This qualification allows for a generalist qualification, or specialisation in the fields of ‘Design and Product Development’ and ‘Fashion Business’.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

VIC
Campus:Holmes Commercial Colleges Melbourne Limited Campus
Address:185 Spring St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000
Postcode:3000
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