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Advanced Diploma of Visual Merchandising

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.

Register your interest and we will email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO.

Important:RPL it Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by the delivering Registered Training Organisation. RPL it does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.

Qualification overview
SIR60221
LevelAQF 6Advanced Diploma
Units158 core, 7 elective
PackageSIRRetail Services Training Package
AvailabilityNot yet available through RPL it. No delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed yet. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.
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Recognition of Prior Learning

What is an RPL qualification?

Recognition of Prior Learning assesses skills you already have against a nationally recognised qualification. Demonstrate competency, and you receive the same nationally recognised qualification, issued by a registered training organisation (RTO), as someone who completed the full course.

Who is eligible for RPL?

  • You have years of experience in your field
  • You learned the work on the job, through mentoring or on your own
  • You need the qualification for licensing, promotion or migration
  • You hold overseas qualifications you want recognised in Australia
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If This Qualification Opens Through an RTO

  1. Register interest

    Tell us you are interested in SIR60221. There is no commitment or obligation.

  2. Availability confirmed

    We contact you when a suitable delivering RTO and current servicing details are confirmed.

  3. Evidence planning

    If you choose to proceed, we help you understand the workplace evidence an RTO may need to review.

  4. RTO assessment

    Formal assessment and any qualification outcome are handled only by the delivering Registered Training Organisation.

Career Outcomes

Explore Roles Associated with this Qualification

If your current or past work looks like one of these roles, this qualification may suit you.

  • 01

    Senior Visual Merchandiser

    Leading the conceptual design and construction of complex display elements for major retail or exhibition spaces.

  • 02

    Visual Merchandising Manager

    Managing brand presentation strategies and overseeing teams to ensure consistent visual standards across multiple sites.

  • 03

    Creative Brand Strategist

    Developing high-level visual solutions that enhance the customer journey and define the in-store brand identity.

Evidence Checklist

What Suitable Evidence Can Support Your Evidence Portfolio?

Your consultant can help you identify relevant workplace records. The delivering RTO decides whether the evidence is sufficient and current.

Work History & Roles
  • Comprehensive resume and detailed work history
  • Position descriptions for senior or lead roles
  • Performance reviews or professional references

Strategic Design
  • Visual merchandising brand strategy documents
  • Conceptual sketches and 3D display renders
  • Visual merchandising manuals and style guides

Creative Execution
  • Portfolios of photographic styling solutions
  • Records of display element construction
  • In-store customer brand experience plans

Project Management
  • Project work plans and budget oversight records
  • Stakeholder communication and negotiation logs
  • Operational strategy and procedure documents

Compliance & Leadership
  • Safety audits and retail compliance reports
  • Team leadership and staff training records
  • Professional practice and career pathway reviews

Qualfication comparison

RPL and Traditional Study

Two routes to the same qualification, assessed against the same RTO competency standards.

RPL PathwaySupported by RPL it, assessed by the RTO
Traditional StudyDelivered and assessed by the RTO
Starting point
Your existing, current workplace skills and evidence
A planned course of learning and assessment
How competency is shown
Workplace evidence mapped to the qualification requirements
Learning activities, assignments, practical work, and assessment
Assessment decision
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
Made by a qualified assessor from the delivering RTO
If gaps are identified
Additional evidence or targeted gap training may be required
Learning and assessment continue through the course structure
Qualification outcome
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met
Issued only when the RTO determines all requirements are met

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Frequently asked questions

Recognition of Prior Learning, your experience, and your next step.

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Can I apply for this qualification now?

Not yet. The Diploma of Conservation and Ecosystem Management is not currently available through RPL it Australia, and no delivering RTO, fee or timeline is confirmed. Registering interest is not an enrolment and does not guarantee future availability.

What happens after I register my interest?

We keep your details and email you if this qualification opens through a delivering RTO. At that point we explain which RTO would assess you, the fee and the evidence it needs, and you decide whether to go ahead. Registering interest is free and there is no obligation.

Can I start preparing evidence now?

You can start keeping records of your work, such as position descriptions, references and examples of projects you have worked on. The evidence checklist on this page gives examples. The delivering RTO decides what evidence it needs and whether it is sufficient, so what you gather now may not cover everything.

Is there a qualification I can apply for now?

Possibly. The related qualifications on this page are open for applications. You can also start a free skills review and we will tell you whether any qualification that is open now suits your experience.