Diploma of Visual Merchandising

Where this course may lead

As a visual merchandiser, you work in the event, exhibition, or retail industries to present and maintain an organisation's image, service, and merchandise to its clients and customers.

This course may lead you to career paths in event organisation, exhibition design, or retail visual merchandising.

What you learn

You learn about design concepts and space management, including developing a general knowledge of design techniques. You also develop an understanding of store layout, concept visuals, and the retail market, along with the career options available.

Delivery method and course duration

Course duration 2 years full-time, 4-6 years part-time.

Course mode Full-time, or part-time.

Entry requirements

• Students are selected through an interview process.
• You need sound English language and literacy skills.

Assessment

The level of competency you develop from your training will be assessed using the following methods:

• You will be assessed on completion of allocated assignments and presentation of projects.

Your teachers will provide you with more information on specific requirements at the start of each unit and they will assist with any support you may need.

Outcomes and accreditations

If you successfully complete this course, you will receive an AQF qualification.

The units you study for this qualification may vary according to industry and workplace requirements. Please contact the department for a full list of units available to you.

This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. For further clarification contact the department.

Where applicants can show evidence of prior qualification or experience in a related field, there may be an opportunity to apply for recognition to be given for previous study, knowledge, and/or skills resulting from work or life experience relevant to this qualification. Please contact the department for further information about Skills Recognition.

Information session

A pre-enrolment interview and information session is conducted. Please contact the department to book.

Fees and charges

Information about course fees is available from our website at www.wodongatafe.edu.au/feesandcharges, or refer to our Fees, Charges and Refunds brochure.

How to apply

• For full-time studies, please apply direct to VTAC. 
• For part-time studies, please apply direct to the department.

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