Fashion Design is a field in which one has the knowledge and skills to be able to design and construct a garment. The curriculum in hand is designed keeping in mind the needs and strengths which an individual must learn to become competent to work as a fashion designer. It will enable the trainer to understand and implement the process of design development. It will also cover the practical skills and knowledge needed to make a finished garment including pattern making, stitching and finishing. The course is going to be especially helpful for the people who want to be economically empowered and self-sufficient.

Overall objective of course

The course is developed on the philosophy of competency-based training which enables a trainee to acquire competencies required to perform his/her job efficiently. Course has the following objectives:

• Provide qualified skilled workers to fashion industry.
• Interpret latest and upcoming market trends and design outfits accordingly.
• Draft different garment components and stitch them according to industrial standards enabling an individual to be able to become proficient in knowing technical details of a garment and its construction.
• Understand the importance of surface design in modern fashion industry and be able to amalgamate them with structural designs.
• Be able to develop cut lines for the garments and apply surface ornamentation techniques creatively.
• Develop basic entrepreneur skills for setting up a fashion design business.

Competencies gained after completion of course

          On successful completion of this course the trainee will attain following competencies:

• Create Surface Design
• Perform Fashion illustration and Technical Drawings
• Perform Surface Ornamentation Techniques (fabric dyeing, painting, screen printing, embellishment)  Make Basic Blocks and Pattern
• Perform Pattern Cutting and Stitching
• Perform Garment Finishing
• Design Final Project (Garment)

Job opportunities available immediately and in the future 

          After completion of this course trainee can work as:

• NVQF Level 3 in Textile (Fashion designing)
• Fashion Illustrator

Trainee entry level

• Entry into this course based on this qualification may require skills and knowledge equivalent to matriculation on minimum for trainee from formal education system
• Entry to assessment / training for NVQF 3 Fashion Designer is open for trainee coming from non-formal education system             

Minimum qualification of trainer 

• Bachelors in fashion design/ Diploma in fashion design of minimum two years
• Must have the capacity of teaching in a CBT environment
• 2-3 years of relevant industry experience