Qualification Overview

The qualification offers a comprehensive foundation for individuals aspiring to thrive in the dynamic world of fashion. This program equips students with advanced design proficiency, encompassing conceptualization, sketching, and utilization of design software to foster creativity and innovation in fashion design. A strong emphasis is placed on technical expertise, providing students with a deep understanding of garment construction, pattern-making, and sewing techniques, enabling them to translate design concepts into well-crafted garments. The curriculum also delves into textile knowledge, exploring the diverse array of fabrics and materials employed in fashion.

Moreover, students gain insights into the integration of fashion technology, including the use of CAD software and 3D modeling tools. With a focus on industry-relevant skills, such as trend analysis and fashion forecasting, graduates are well-prepared to navigate and contribute to the ever-evolving landscape of the fashion industry. Additionally, the program covers professional practices, including merchandising, marketing, and entrepreneurship, ensuring that graduates possess a holistic skill set for success in various roles within the fashion business. The culmination of the program involves the creation of a comprehensive design portfolio, showcasing students' creativity, technical acumen, and ability to conceptualize and execute compelling fashion designs. Overall, the Higher International Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology provides a well-rounded education, empowering individuals for fulfilling and successful careers in the global fashion arena.

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Units

Learning Outcomes

• Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
• Problem analysis Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
• Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
• Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid conclusions Manage Construction Projects for Planning, Analyzing, Costing, Scheduling, Predicting and complete within the stipulated period and fund.
• Modern tool usage Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
• Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice.
• Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development, Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life- long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

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Entry Requirements

• Learners who possess Qualifications at Level 2 and/or;
• Learners who have work experience in a business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals;
• Learners who possess a level 3 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their careers in business management.