Extended transition period: MST Qualifications - MST20616, MST30819, MST40119, MST50119 and MST60119

23 August 2023

In some cases, ASQA is empowered to approve transition periods longer than those detailed in Clauses 1.26 (a), (b) and (c) of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015.

In accordance with the Guidance for Providers – Learner Transition, ASQA will only consider applications for a longer transition period where it can be demonstrated that there would be genuine disadvantage to a cohort of learners if such an extension was not approved.

ASQA has recently approved an extended transition period for:

MST20616 - Certificate II in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
MST30819 - Certificate III in Applied Fashion Design and Technology
MST40119 - Certificate IV in Textile Design, Development and Production
MST50119 - Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising
MST60119 - Advanced Diploma of Applied Fashion Design and Merchandising

The extended training, assessment and certification issuance period for these qualifications ends on 31 January 2025. It applies for students who have commenced these qualifications as of 20 December 2023, being the former transition end date. All students must either complete or be transferred to replacement qualifications by the new transition end date.

ASQA consulted with the VRQA and TAC WA for this extended transition request.

These qualifications will remain on these RTOs scope of registration until the end of the extended transition period.

View training products with current transition extensions