Our Story

 

The Global Fashion School Without Boundaries

The Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre Pte Ltd (TaF.tc) was established in 1983 and has been a long-term partner of SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) as the appointed Continuous Education Training Centre (CET) of the textile and fashion industry. TaF.tc is also EduTrust certified by the Committee for Private Education (CPE).


To date, TaF.tc has issued more than 32,000 Statement of Attainments under the WSQ Framework and trained over 9,200 individuals. We pride ourselves on the industry-standard knowledge that we can provide to our students, with 48 trainers around the globe who are industry professionals in various specializations in textiles, apparel, footwear, bags and jewellery.

Since 1983 we have:

  • Been the 1st school in Singapore to launch the Place-and-Train career placement programme
  • Been the 1st school in Singapore to teach Footwear Design and Product Development
  • Launched over 170 professional courses and programmes
  • Built a global professional network with industry players such as the United Nations, Lenzing, KOHL’s, Clo-3D, Noriyuki Misawa, and Atelier Chardon Savard in Paris
  • Trained and uplifted the global fashion industry through projects launched with organisations such as the Cambodia Garment Training Institute (CGTI) and Myanmar Garment Manufacturers Association (MGMA).

Since October 2022, TaF.tc has appointed TAFTC INTERNATIONAL PTE LTD as an international recruiting agent, to represent TaF.tc anywhere in the world and hence embody our vision of being a global fashion school without boundaries (current contract: 1 October 2022 - 30 September 2023).

REACH YOUR GOALS WITH US

Learn a New Skill with Short Courses

Our short courses are designed to help you pick up relevant skills quickly.
In just 2-7 days, learn how to sew a blouse, create sneakers, or even run a digital marketing campaign!
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Prepare for the Fashion Industry with Certifications

We offer Diploma and Advanced Certificate programmes to immerse into the fashion industry.
These are perfect for budding entrepreneurs, aspiring merchandisers, or designers-in-the-making who are ready to turn their dreams into reality.
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Begin your Career with our Network and Opportunities

We work closely with companies to provide job placements and internships that serve as a launchpad for your future.
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Message from Our Chief Executive

Welcome to TaF.tc, The Academy of Fashion Professions!

We’re proud of our unique, holistic platform that enables fashion talent in Asia to realise their dreams, and promotes the regional fashion industry as a leading fashion hub.

We work closely with renowned experts and practitioners from all over the world to deliver courses that help students and professionals succeed in the fashion, textile and footwear industries. Maintaining such close industry relationships – both locally and globally – means we can also identify skills and knowledge gaps, and create training programmes specifically designed to plug them.

Our programmes are not only developed and delivered by industry experts, but are reviewed and endorsed by a who’s who of fashion. Graduating students are able to start their careers with relevant working knowledge and benefit from our close industry connections.

As well as the pursuit of knowledge, we greatly believe in the development of robust work ethics, a positive attitude and an industrious spirit. We welcome you to join us as you take your first exciting steps into our dynamic industry.

 

Doreen Tan

Chief Executive, TaF.tc

 

Explore our Programmes

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