The Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising is applicable to roles in the product design and development field within the fashion industry, as well as fashion management within an enterprise. This qualification will also equip the individual with business and technical production skills, which are applicable at various stages of the design, production and supply chain process, depending on the enterprise requirements and workplace roles. The provided outcomes allow the individual to work in general, business or fashion design roles within the textile management, clothing and footwear (TFC) industry, where fashion design, technical production processes and emerging technologies are used throughout the various stages of the supply chain. The generic Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising provides two pathways that target the skill requirements for fashion business management and fashion design.