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Diploma in Fashion Technology

A full time - 38 week programme designed to provide an opportunity for people with core skills and interest in the fashion industry to gain an advanced qualification that will increase their prospects of employment.

Overview

This programme is designed to follow NZ Fashion Tech’s Certificate programmes.

The Diploma Programme provides an opportunity for people with core skills and interest in the fashion industry to gain an advanced qualification that will increase their prospects of employment.

It offers textile, apparel and production technology, specification sheet production, CAD CAM, and advanced skills in pattern making and garment construction. The programme culminates in a runway presentation of student designed garments.

The programme runs full time for one academic year, over four terms.

The structure is designed to move the students during the year, from a tutor directed delivery mode, to one that is largely self directed, as the students gain the skills and knowledge to work independently – albeit with continuing supervision.

Qualifications

After completing this programme, you will receive the following qualifications:

  • NZFT Diploma in Fashion Technology - Level 5
  • NZQA Unit Standards - Levels 4 and 5

What You Will Learn

Some of the skills you will learn on the Diploma in Fashion Technology are:

  • Textile, apparel and production technology
  • Specification sheet production
  • CAD CAM
  • Advanced skills in pattern making
  • Advanced skills in garment construction

Career Options

Find out more about the programmes we offer and how you can kick-start your career in the fashion industry. Learn more >

More Information

Download the Programme Outline Document, which covers the three programmes that we offer students together with some basic information about NZFT.

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Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of the Certificate in Pattern Design or equivalent industry skills and experience
  • Demonstrate effective communication skills appropriate to the workplace
  • Achievement of NZQA Unit 17915 or demonstrate knowledge and understanding of current Health and Safety practices
  • Demonstrate a level of literacy and numeracy appropriate to the workplace
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Acceptable level of health and fitness
  • Some medical conditions may preclude entry due to health and safety requirements

Where You Can Study

You can study for this programme at:

Auckland City >
Wellington City >

Dates and Times

2011 Diploma Programme runs from 7th February 2011 - 25th November 2011

Term 1:
6 February 2012 ␣ 13 April 2012

Term 2:
23 April 2012 ␣ 29 June 2012

Term 3::
16 July 2012 ␣ 14 September 2012

Term 4:
24 September 2012 ␣ 23 November 2012

The programme hours are:

Monday – Thursday 8.30am - 4.30pm                        Friday 8.30am - 2.30pm

Fees

Diploma in Fashion Technology Fees 2012:
$ 5,760.00 plus the following:

Approx $400 – Equipment and resources
Approx $400 – Fabrics and haberdashery

International students should contact us for information on programme fees.

Student Loans and Allowances Available >

Apply Now

Please contact Morgan Toki on 0800 800 300 or email enquiries@nzfashiontech.ac.nz

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