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Fashion Design Technology
Level 1

Start Date

February 16 2026

Application Status

Open

Duration

5 Months

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About The Course

This is practically the introductory stage of the advanced certificate in fashion design programme. It seeks to introduce individuals without fashion design knowledge but are passionate about building a solid foundation in Fashion Design Technology, to the fashion world.

This level focuses on helping individuals acquire practical and technical skills in pattern drafting or pattern making and garment construction techniques.

Courses at this level are tailored to suit beginners looking to start from the scratch until they are practically equipped with the basics in Fashion Design Technology.
In order for students to acquire the requisite knowledge and skills needed to get them ready and to launch them into the fashion industry, it is mandatory for them that after this level, they proceed to Level 2 where they get to explore their creativity in the field of design, illustration, and research into fashion design technology to complete the beginners’ programme.

Students are only awarded a certificate after successful completion of Fashion Design Technology Level 1 & 2.

What You Will Learn

Textiles Science
Fashion Illustration / Idea Development
Introduction to Fashion

Pattern Making Technology – 1
Garment Construction Technology – 1
Professional Development

Entry Requirements

  • BECE/ SSCE / WASSCE / Fashion above to Apply
  • Ability to write, understand and communicate in English
  • 16 years of age and above
  • Must have a passion for Fashion

Key Information

Level
Beginner
Duration
5 Months
Next Start Date
16/02/2026
Format
Regular
Venue/ Studio
ICON Studio (Accra)

Course Certificate

Certificate in Fashion Design Technology (Level 1)

This Course is approved by Council of Higher Education (CHE – South Africa) and National Vocational Training Institute (NVTI).

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