Course Details
Institute Whitecliffe College
Area
Art, Fashion & Design
Sub Area
Fashion
Design
Art
Category Short Courses
Course Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology
Campus
Auckland Campus
Next intake
February
Language
English
Campus
Wellington Campus
Next intake
February
Language
English
CERTIFICATE IN APPAREL + FASHION TECHNOLOGY
This entry-level programme teaches practical, hands-on, technical skills that are used to construct full garments.
Students become familiar with industrial machinery, techniques, and terminology necessary for fashion garment construction and are introduced to fabric technology and patternmaking.
Students learn to use industry-specific construction methods to make a range of full garments including skirts, tops, and trousers. Students will learn industrial machine handling skills and garment construction techniques to start their journey into the world of commercial fashion design.
GRADUATES WILL BE ABLE TO:
• Safely set up, use, and maintain industrial sewing equipment under limited supervision
• Select appropriate fabric and patterns, cut out, and sew garment parts to recognised industry quality standards using prepared job breakdowns
• Demonstrate behaviour and workplace communications appropriate for fashion and apparel manufacturing
• Meet the entry-level requirements for the Level 4 Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Patternmaking) programme
FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS
Upon successful completion of this programme, you can further enhance your Fashion + Sustainability career opportunities with the following programmes at Whitecliffe:
• Level 4: Certificate in Apparel + Fashion Technology (Patternmaking)
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