TaF.tc's Advanced Certificate in Fashion Business (Transition)

Overview

A holistic introduction to the textile and fashion industry understanding the process of design till finished goods focusing on production, sourcing, costing and marketing. Participants will gain the basic comprehension of textile fundamentals, ability to apprehend the processes for apparel production, elementary skills in production drawing, applying production tracking skills till marketing of their finished goods.

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Course Structure

Blended

Modules (8)

• 1 Interpret Textiles (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  04:00	12:00	01:00

  This CU provides occupational knowledge and skills of the various techniques and concepts in interpreting Textile and Textile Processes which covers the understanding of how textiles are constructed from fibre to finished fabric. The identification of textiles using industry fabric names, generic fibre names and coloration methods provides a more objective manner of recognising textiles. This knowledge will reduce incorrect fabric selection and allow the merchandiser or purchaser to buy materials without the need of sample fabric. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  17:00
• 2 Basic Production Drawing (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  03:00	06:00	01:00

  This module aims to provide basic knowledge and skills to draw production drawings. It covers different garment types, details and specifications. You will learn how to draw basic production drawings and give basic descriptions. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  10:00
• 3 Apparel Production and Technical Specification (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  03:00	13:00	01:00

  This module covers skills and knowledge of how garments are constructed, the various seams and stitches utilization in various components within the garment. Thus fundamental knowledge will reduce redundant designs that cannot be replicated in mass production, eliminate misinterpretation in sampling and production, and improve communication in production specifications. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  17:00
• 4 Building Quality in the Fashion Industry (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  03:00	13:00	01:00

  This module provides occupational knowledge and skills of the various techniques and concepts in the quality in the Fashion Industry, you will learn quality concept, quality inspection, what constitutes a defect, statistical sampling, testing, product safety, seam and stitch problems and solutions. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  17:00
• 5 Social Media Marketing (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  00:00	14:30	01:30

  In today’s world, social media communication is key focus for all businesses. In this social media marketing course, you will learn to identify marketing communication opportunities in new media, how to develop marketing communication plans, and how to evaluate the effectiveness of the social media platform in raising brand profile. The unit is delivered through lectures, group activities, Q&A sessions, group discussions and presentations. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  16:00
• 6 Understanding Fashion Retail Buying (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  03:00	13:00	02:00

  This module provides knowledge and skills of the various techniques and concepts in the Fashion Retail buying. It is designed to enhance skills of buying merchandise for retail. You will learn to apply retail buying strategy, how to read and apply OTB plan to appeal to your customers.
  18:00
• 7 E-Fashion Business (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  00:00	14:30	01:30

  Traditional brick-and-mortar retail outlets are increasingly facing challenges across multiple fronts – from rising labour costs, to high rentals and overheads. In such a competitive environment, new businesses may find their profit margins rapidly eroded, which is why e-commerce platforms are becomingly critical to lean start-ups. In this module, you’ll learn the basics of setting up, maintaining, and operating an e-commerce store from stocktaking to shipping. You will also learn the fundamentals of how to enhance your customer’s online experience, such that you will be able to differentiate yourself in a crowded e-commerce environment. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  16:00
• 8 Source, costing and tracking for the textile and apparel industry (New)
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  E-learning	Training	Assessment
  06:00	21:00	03:00

  This module covers the elementary knowledge and skills of the various techniques and concepts in costing, sourcing, and production tracking. You will cover the following topics to hone your skills as merchandiser – Costing which includes computation of fabric consumption and apparel costs based on given technical package and costs of materials and labour of fashion apparel. Sourcing and computing of LDP/DDP for fashion apparel. Production tracking which includes establishment of a Critical Path management (CPM) diagram and Time and Action Calendar (TAC) based on given order and delivery and how to solve problems to achieve on time delivery and efficiency. This unit is delivered through lecture, demonstration and in class activities including online sourcing. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024
  30:00

Course Duration

• Course Type Part Time
• Course Intakes FEB, AUG
• SSG Approved Training & Assessment Hours 141
• Total Maximum Months (Part Time) 5

Career Opportunities

• Retail Professional
• Assistant Merchandiser
• Product Development Executive
• Assistant Designer
• Marketing Executive
• Assistant Buyer
• Sourcing Executive

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