entry requirements

We want all our graduates to be successful in developing a career in fashion buying or merchandise planning.  With our extensive experience working in these fields, we also understand just what it takes to succeed.  Our program is unlike a TAFE or university course, in that we primarily focus on the skills and knowledge required by the industry, and how they are applied on-the-job.   Below is a list of criteria that we are looking for in applicants:

• Working in fashion retail is exciting and challenging, at times there is a lot of pressure, with many conflicting priorities, so the abilty to multi-task is essential.
• Those working in buying and planning need to be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• You need to be confident working with numbers (numerate), have an eye for detail and know your way around an Excel spreadsheet.
• Merchandise management is a team sport, and the ability to collaborate and work well with others is paramount.

To be accepted onto our program you need to be either a citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa which entitles you to live and work in Australia.  

• The program has been designed so that students can continue working, however, you must be available to intern a minimum of one full-day per week for the duration of the program.
• You need to provide your own laptop, with the Office suite of programs.  Assessment submissions will be in PDF, Word, Excel or PowerPoint format.
• Weekly tutorials take place via Teams and you will need to have access to high-speed internet for the tutorials.