Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Buying Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
14/09/2026 4:21 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
MSTSS00001

State Code
AD972

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

25/07/2019

Current Release Date

25/07/2019

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

25/10/2019

Nominal Hours

265

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	25/07/2019	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set provides the skills and knowledge to purchase textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) items, or ranges of items, for resale in a wholesale and/or retail environment. It covers the requirement to interpret trends, identify gaps in the market and anticipate demand and supply within a set timeframe.

Pathway Information

These units can provide a pathway into the MST50119 Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising, or the MST60119 Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising. They may also provide a pathway for those who have completed qualifications with specialisations in areas other than Fashion Business.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

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

Target Group

This skill set is suitable for those who work in the fashion industry and who require the skills and knowledge carry out a range of tasks related to buying ranges of textiles, clothing or footwear for resale, or products and services for the manufacture of those items.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

This skill set meets the requirements of the fashion industry to purchase textiles, clothing or footwear for resale in a wholesale and/or retail environment. It covers the requirement to interpret trends, identify gaps in the market and anticipate demand and supply within a set timeframe in the textiles, clothing or footwear (TCF) market

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
BAW92	MSTFD4003	Assist in preparation of preliminary design concepts	50	Unit of competency
OBA26	MSTFD4023	Calculate cost estimates for TCF products	20	Unit of competency
OBA19	MSTFD5028	Develop merchandising plans for fashion products	40	Unit of competency
BAV71	MSTGN5008	Identify opportunities in the TCF market	70	Unit of competency
AUM46	BSBMKG507	Interpret market trends and developments	50	Unit of competency
OBA16	MSTGN4014	Produce and analyse spreadsheets	35	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AF168	MSTSS00021	Textiles, Clothing and Footwear Buying Skill Set	Skill set