Certificate in fashion design and technology course outline entry requirements

Certificate in fashion design and technology course outline entry requirements and all the related concerning certificate in fashion design and technology here. Fashion design is the art of applying design, aesthetics, and natural beauty to clothing and its accessories. If you have a penchant for creativity, style, and originality, a career in fashion designing is the one tailor-made for you. The course will impart general knowledge to enable the trainee to contribute positively to the society and prepare the trainees for further academic pursuit.

  • Course duration: 2 years (2 modules)
  • Examination body: KNEC

Certificate in fashion design and technology Entry requirements

Certificate in fashion design and technology is examined by KNEC and is offered by various approved TVETS, universities and colleges in Kenya. The entry requirements are;

  • The Minimum Entry Requirements for this programme are: KCSE D Plain; Pass in Artisan Level where applicable; Any other equivalent qualification as approved by KNEC.
  • Mean grades for specific KCSE subjects are not specified for certificate in fashion design and technology course

Universities and colleges offering Certificate in fashion design and technology courses

Trainees wishing to enroll for a Certificate in fashion design and technology course can easily choose from various institution offering the course. Full institutions are always listed on KUCCPS portal as soon as it is open for application during various intakes, for more on this just visit the KUCCPS portal here

Certificate in fashion design and technology course outline

Certificate in fashion design and technology is offered in 2 modules. 1 module takes a duration of 6 months then an examination is always administered at the end of each module for trainees to proceed to field attachment and eventually the next module. Attachment is always offered once module 1. The final exam is administered in module 2 for a candidate to graduate into the field market.

Career opportunities in certificate in fashion design and technology

  • Fashion Promoter
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Merchandiser
  • Fashion Journalist
  • Garment Cutter
  • Cutting Supervisor/Master
  • Pattern Cutter/Master
  • Quality Controller
  • Textile Designer
  • Fashion Consultant
  • Garment Construction
  • Technologist
  • Sample Makers
  • Fashion Forecasters
  • Instructors
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Embroiderer
  • Batik and Tie/Dye Expert
  • Researcher
  • Further Education in Technical Teacher Training at Degree or Diploma level
  • Self-employment

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at certificate in fashion design and technology module 1

  • ICT
  • Fashion design and sketching
  • General information
  • ICT practical
  • Life skills
  • Communication skills
  • Fabric printing
  • Fabric coloration
  • Workshop organization and management
  • Pattern drafting and grading 1
  • Art and design
  • Textile materials knowledge
  • Mathematics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Business plan

The following are a list of units/ subjects studied at certificate in fashion design and technology module 2

  • Pattern drafting and grading 2
  • Garment cutting
  • Garment making practical for women
  • Garment making practical for men
  • Embroidery
  • Fabric coloration
  • Trade project

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