Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course provides the opportunity for the learner 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 taught on this course will make the graduate a highly skilled fashion industry employee. Learners can also develop work suitable for a portfolio application to third-level colleges.
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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FASHION STYLING
Styling
Trend Forecasting
Fashion Range Planning
Fashion Portfolio Presentation
Photo-shoot Direction
Fashion Journalism
Fashion Press Releases
FASHION BUYING and RETAIL
Visual Design & Presentation
Creative Direction
Fashion Marketing
FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY
Visual Design & Presentation
Creative Direction
Fashion Marketing
GENERAL
Presentation Skills
Photoshop Design
Digital Design Skills for Visual Merchandising and Fashion Buying
Project Planning
Group and Team Work
Design Skills
Illustration Techniques and Practice
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:
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, 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
Fashion PA| Fashion Stylist| Fashion PR| Fashion Retail| Journalism| Merchandising| Fashion Buyer| Visual Merchandiser| Event Management| Digital Marketing
