Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides the opportunity for the student to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip professionals with the sensitivity to judge the 'look of the moment' before it happens. Technical skills in business, buying and retailing, event management and photo shoot/art direction will make the graduate a highly skilled fashion industry employee. Learners can also develop work suitable for a portfolio application to third-level colleges.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Fashion Styling
Fashion Buying and Retailing
Fashion Photography
Design Skills
Illustration Techniques and Practice
Personal and Professional Development
Communications
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 leads to 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 possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 6M4508 |
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:
Enterprising
Enterprising people like situations that involve using resources for personal or corporate economic gain. Such people may have an opportunistic frame of mind, and are drawn to commerce, trade and making deals. Some pursue sales and marketing occupations. Many will eventually end up owning their own business, or in management roles in larger organisations. They tend to be very goal-oriented and work best when focused on a target. Some have an entrepreneurial inclination.
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
- Fashion PA
- Fashion Stylist
- Fashion PR
- Fashion Retail
- Journalism
- Merchandising
- Fashion Buyer
- Visual Merchandiser
- Event Management
- Digital Marketing