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Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use highly specialised technical, creative and conceptual skills in visual merchandising to conceive, negotiate, realise and manage visual merchandising design, display and presentation solutions.
Practice at this level is underpinned by the application of visual presentation methodologies, design theory and history, and the ability to critically analyse and synthesise information from a range of sources. Individuals operate independently with an advanced level of communication, organisational and project management skills.
Individuals with this qualification are able work in a range of commercial and community contexts across retail, events, tourism and exhibition, and hospitality industries.
The skills in this qualification must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
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Financial help
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Government funding is not available for this course.
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Cost
Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.
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VET Student Loans are not available
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You may need to pay for equipment or materials.
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On-the-job training
- Apprenticeships and traineeships are not available for this course.
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Entry requirements
This course has entry requirements. See more information at the National Training Register
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Duration
You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.
- Qualification only:
18 months – 2 years
- Qualification only:
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Delivery options
You may be able to access this training in these ways:
Course content
This course is made up of units.
All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.
For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.
| Unit | Unit type |
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| Create in-store customer brand experience | Core |
| Design and construct visual merchandising display element | Core |
| Develop a visual merchandising brand strategy | Core |
| Develop and implement creative photographic styling solution | Core |
| Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures | Core |
| Explore professional practice in visual merchandising career pathways | Core |
| Review retail business fundamentals | Core |
| Undertake project work | Core |
| Analyse performance of social media and online business tools | Elective |
| Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Elective |
| Apply legal principles in intellectual property law matters | Elective |
| Construct soft scenery | Elective |
| Create 3D digital environments | Elective |
| Design digital simulations | Elective |
| Design for retail interiors | Elective |
| Design innovative products | Elective |
| Develop a social media strategy | Elective |
| Develop and execute advertising concepts | Elective |
| Develop and implement business plans | Elective |
| Develop content for publication | Elective |
| Develop event decoration proposals | Elective |
| Develop graphic designs for the built environment | Elective |
| Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| Develop professional illustrations | Elective |
| Engage in the business of creative practice | Elective |
| Establish and maintain environmentally sustainable creative practice | Elective |
| Establish innovative work environments | Elective |
| Evaluate business performance | Elective |
| Extend professional expertise with drawing and other visual representation tools | Elective |
| Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective |
| Investigate technologies for the creation of digital art | Elective |
| Manage design realisation | Elective |
| Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| Refine 3-D design ideas and processes | Elective |
| Refine digital art techniques | Elective |
| Refine illustration techniques | Elective |
| Research global design trends | Elective |
Training providers delivering Advanced Diploma of Visual Merchandising
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How to enrol in this course
To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.
When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.
The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.
How do apprenticeships and traineeships work?
Apprenticeships and traineeships let you combine hands-on work experience with training. You’ll gain job-ready skills and earn an income while you complete a qualification.
As an apprentice or a trainee, you work with an employer while completing your training. Most of your time is spent learning on the job, with some classroom or online training to support the skills you're developing in the workplace.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
Find out more about apprenticeships and traineeships.
See more information about the apprenticeship or traineeship you’re interested in pursuing on the Queensland Training Information Service.
How long will this course take?
This course is competency-based training, which means you progress as you demonstrate your skills and knowledge, rather than in a set amount of time.
The duration shown here is an estimate for full-time study based on how long most people take to complete the course. You may finish earlier than other people, or it may take you a bit longer.
If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get credits or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the time needed for training.
Duration for apprenticeships and traineeships
Apprenticeships and traineeships take longer than doing the qualification on its own, but you learn valuable hands-on skills.
For some jobs, you may need to do an apprenticeship or traineeship before you are allowed to work as a qualified tradesperson. For example, you need to do an apprenticeship if you want to work as a licensed electrician.
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Different courses have different delivery options. Consider your needs when you’re researching courses. Some courses may be delivered entirely online or partially online. Others may be delivered in a classroom.
Some courses, like those delivered through apprenticeships and traineeships, are mostly based in the workplace but with some classroom or online study.
If a certain type of delivery is important to you, talk to your provider before you enrol to make sure they offer that delivery option.
How to reduce the cost of your course
There are lots of ways you can reduce the cost of your course.
- The government could partly or fully cover the cost of your course. See information about financial help and government funding on this page.
- The government also offers funding for some costs related to your course.
- If you’ve already completed training or have worked in a relevant area, you could get a cost credit or recognition of prior learning. This can reduce the training you need to complete a qualification, which could reduce the cost.
Learn about financial help and government funding
The main cost of training is usually the course fees, which vary depending on things like which course and training provider you choose.
You may be able to get your training for free or at a reduced cost, or you could get help with paying for training-related costs. You can also pay for some courses with a VET Student Loan.
Find out more about getting help paying for your training or check if you're eligible.
What are entry requirements?
Some courses have conditions you need to meet before you can enrol in the course. They help make sure you have the right background or skills for the training.
Entry requirements might include a certain education level, skills or knowledge, work status, or experience.