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Diploma in Fashion Design & Technology (DFDT)

Job Description

To provide students with creative and technical skills in fashion design, garment construction, and textile technology for careers in the fashion industry.


Objective: This course aims to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of fashion design principles combined with modern technological applications in the fashion industry. It covers areas such as design concepts, textile knowledge, garment construction, fashion illustration, trend forecasting, and the use of digital tools in design and production.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1

Criteria 2

Experience

Training Qualification

10th

Pursuing Continuous Schooling

1 Year

None

12th

Passed

6 Months

None

Degree

Passed

No Experience

None


Sector

Garments & Textile

Certifying Bodies

National Education Training And Development

Type of Organisation

Board of Vocational Education

Occupation Standards/Syllabus

NCO Code

Mandatory/ Optional

Duration

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Fashion Design

  • Module 2: Textiles and Fabric Studies

  • Module 3: Garment Construction Techniques

  • Module 4: Fashion Technology and CAD

  • Module 5: Fashion Marketing and Merchandising

  • Module 6: Professional Development and Entrepreneurship in Fashion




N/A





Mandatory




1 Year




Learning Module In Job Role/Syllabus

Career Opportunities

Entry-Level Roles (0–2 Years)

  • Fashion Designer (Assistant)

  • Textile Designer / Fabric Specialist

  • Pattern Maker / CAD Designer

  • Apparel Production Assistant

  • Fashion Illustrator

Mid-Level Roles (3–6 Years)

  • Fashion Stylist / Wardrobe Consultant

  • Apparel Merchandiser

  • Boutique Manager / Independent Designer

  • Trend Analyst / Fashion Forecaster

  • Production Supervisor (Garment & Textile Industry)

Senior-Level Roles (7+ Years)

  • Senior Fashion Designer / Head Designer

  • Creative Director / Design Manager

  • Fashion Entrepreneur (Own Brand / Label)

  • Export House Manager (Textiles & Apparel)

  • Fashion Consultant for Retail & Media


Duration Hours

Theory :

200

Practical :

200

Employability Skills :

40

OJT (Mandatory) :

40

Specializations in Course

  • Fashion illustration & garment sketching

  • Textile selection and fabric technology

  • Pattern making, draping, and stitching

  • CAD software for fashion design

  • Apparel merchandising & production management

  • Trend forecasting & fashion marketing

  • Creative styling & brand building


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