PLC (Further Education - FET)

Certificate

Fashion Design

Galway Technical Institute
Galway Technical Institute
Course Code
5M3865
Zone
Level
NFQ Type
Major
Duration
1 Year
Attendance
Full Time

Course Summary

Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College

This one year Fashion Design course will introduce you to all the elements involved in creating your own designs and making beautiful unique pieces of clothing. The aim of this course is to give you all the training and skills you need to start you off on a career path in Fashion Design.This course is designed to Introduce students to the theory and processes of contemporary fashion design; Enable students to communicate design ideas effectively; Provide students with the educational support and professional expertise necessary to pursue a career in Fashion Design; Enable students to prepare a portfolio of work to present at interview with a prospective employer or at a third level college and Assist students to develop the range of skills needed to produce a cohesive collection of garments for a fashion show.

Certification

QQI Level 5 Award Fashion Design (5M3865)

Course Details

Galway Technical Institute
College Link  >  Fashion Design

Colleges often have information about the course on their own website, along with other useful information relating to the college. (Note: Not always available)

This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:

What will you study?

    Design Skills 5N0784

    Drawing 5N1862

    Fashion Industry & Design Studies 5N3845

    Communications 5N0690

    Work Experience 5N1356

    Garment Construction 5N1276

    Appreciation of Art Craft & Design 5N0755

    Fashion Buying and Merchandising 5N1445
Important
  • Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
  • Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.

Progression to CAO Courses

Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)

This course results in a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.

To view CAO courses to which this award provides a direct progression route, click below:

QQI Code

To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.

The Student - Career Interests

This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:

Creative

Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.

Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.

Further Research

National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)

The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.

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Career Progression

Assistant Fashion Designer | Assistant Pattern Drafter |Alterations Assistant

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