North Metropolitan TAFE

MST50119

Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)

Learn to design in the creative and cultural heart of the city. North Metro TAFE’s well established fashion department offers a stimulating design space that combines creativity with the underpinning practical skills necessary for success in an exciting and challenging industry.

The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising begins with the necessary skills for a career in fashion design, such as sewing, pattern cutting, screen printing, digital design skills and fashion drawing. You will learn in simulated workplace design studios where original design interpretations, lateral thinking and extensive research are encouraged.

Delivery mode

North Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.


Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable
* Fees are indicative only and vary based on your circumstances and eligibility for government funding.

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Study mode On Campus
Duration 12 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable

Career opportunities

The Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising will prepare you for the following roles.

Fashion Design Assistant

A Fashion Design Assistant works with designers to help them create their pieces. You might work with an individual designer or be part of a team a...

Avg yearly income $60,008
Entry barriers Low

Design Assistant

A Design Assistant works for a fashion designer or for a fashion label to help produce garments and collections. You’ll collaborate with designers...

Avg yearly income $61,100
Entry barriers Low

Fashion Merchandiser

A Fashion Merchandiser creates displays of fashion items in a store, expo or other fashion environment. You might plan and prepare displays and ord...

Avg yearly income $62,504
Entry barriers Low

About North Metropolitan TAFE

We are the largest TAFE college in Western Australia, with ten contemporary campuses across Perth’s north metropolitan area.

We offer over 350 courses from Certificate I to Advanced Diplomas, apprenticeships and traineeships, plus short courses and skill sets. Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, looking to upskill, change careers or returning to work, we have a qualification to take you in the right direction.