Study With NZFT
Kick-start your career in the fashion industry with NZ Fashion Tech. Read and listen to our Student and Graduate Success Stories and explore our programmes to see how we can help you achieve your goals and dreams.
Why Study With NZ Fashion Tech?
NZ Fashion Tech is the provider of choice by major companies and labels in the fashion industry, such as Trelise Cooper, Karen Walker, Starfish Interiors, The Carpenters Daughter, Natalie Chan, Stirling Cutting and many more...
Just some of the reasons...
Our Success Rates
Our students are given the best opportunities to succeed and start their career in fashion. NZ Fashion Tech has very high qualification and completion rates. Our programme completion rates are over 90%, and qualification achievement over 80%.
We recently achieved the highest possible NZQA assessment rating and In 2010 we were awarded the prestigious 'Provider of The Year' by the NZPEP.
You can download the NZQA report using the following link:
NZQA Report on NZ Fashion Tech >
Our Tutors
The vast majority of our team have extensive experience within the fashion industry. This is key in helping us ensure our graduates have the real-world skills they need for a successful career and bright future.
Our Programmes
At NZ Fashion Tech our programme content is directly linked to industry needs. This ensures that our graduates skills are in demand.
NZ Fashion Tech is considered one of the best technical trainers in the country by the Apparel and Textile Industry Training Organisation (ATITO) Our highly sought after Certificates and Diploma are backed by NZQA National Qualifications.
Our Work Experience
All programmes have a high compulsory work experience component and also include specific training to meet the specialist needs of individual employers within differing industry sectors.
Many of our graduates go on to full time jobs after work experience placements.
What Do Our Students and Graduates have to say?
Read and listen to how students and graduates have started their career in fashion after studying with us.
Student Care & Culture
NZ Fashion Tech is a great learning environment. We don't just concentrate on technical skills and theory. We nurture students and help them deal with life challenges and achieving their goals.
We limit class sizes to around 15 students per tutor , as we realise that every student is unique and learns in a slightly different way.
Locations and Facilities
NZ Fashion Tech's centres are all located centrally for ease of access to public transport for students.
NZ Fashion Tech's training rooms are set up to resemble industry conditions, and are run close to industry hours, making the transition to employment easier for students.
Quality Commission
NZ Fashion Tech has been a member of the Quality Commission since 2005, with director of NZ Fashion Tech Kevin Smith serving on the Executive during this time.
NZ Fashion Tech's membership ensures we offer the best possible quality programmes.
It’s an independent body that provides students with a place to direct complaints for resolution. It’s a free and accessible service that respects both parties of student and provider.
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