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    Course code: 900-83456

    Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Fashion Business

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Want to start your own fashion or retail business? This short course helps you build essential skills in marketing, costing and business planning for the fashion and textiles industry.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • explore costing and pricing strategies for fashion products

    • estimate and cost jobs to calculate final customer pricing

    • understand how fashion businesses operate

    • develop your business concept with support from industry professionals

    • analyse merchandising and marketing in textiles, clothing and footwear

    • market textile products to local outlets.

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment.

    • Specialised skills in fashion business.

    • A potential pathway to further study in fashion business.

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • basic computer skills

    • access to a computer and stable internet connection.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like: fashion buyer, junior clothing designer, assistant designer, assistant buyer, assistant production manager, marketing assistant and junior PR manager with the Diploma of Apparel, Fashion and Textiles (Business).

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Statement of Attainment in Introduction to Fashion Business does not have any pre-requisite courses.

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    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Market textile products to local outletsMSTGN3020

    • Analyse TCF merchandising and marketing principlesMSTGN4018

    • Estimate and cost jobsMSTGN3023

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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