National Certificate and DIT Course in Fashion and Design (NCFD)

Description

Fashion and garment design is a highly practical course that involves creating, innovating, and improving designs to suit the preferences and tastes of people worldwide.

Modularization of the Program:

The program emphasizes skills development and competencies in every module, allowing learners to leave at any stage with employable skills. Candidates will draft, cut, and construct various garments, producing new outfits. Additional competencies include starting and managing sewing workshops and making profits. The program is divided into six modules, with life skills and vocational mathematics being compulsory for those completing the entire course.

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, learners should be able to:

1. Create garment pattern templates and grade patterns to required sizes and specifications.
2. Construct new garment designs, repair garments, and make alterations.
3. Produce designed fabric surfaces with patterns.
4. Clean apparel products using modern techniques.
5. Make jewelry and ornamental pieces.
6. Produce woven/knitted fabrics.

Program Objectives

1. Impart knowledge of clothing, communication, and fashion expression.
2. Create awareness about clothing culture.
3. Equip students with practical and theoretical knowledge about fashion and design.
4. Teach students about different fiber yarn and fabric properties.
5. Enable students to understand fabric structure and analysis.
6. Develop understanding of different garment terminologies.
7. Teach about different textiles materials used in developing products.
8. Understand current fashion scenarios and movements on local and international levels.
9. Provide knowledge about the design process followed by designers.
10. Develop skills for creating inspirations and mood boards relevant to seasons or themes.

Major Modules Covered

1. Pattern making and grading
2. Garment making
3. Fabric decorating
4. Dry cleaning and laundry
5. Jewelry making
6. Fabric construction

Fashion and Garment Design Activities

• Teaching both practical and theoretical aspects.
• Production.

Products:

• Embroidery (labeling)
• Corporate shirts
• Uniforms of all kinds
• Weaving (door mats, carpets from banana fiber)
• Printing (labeling products like shirts)

Examining Bodies

1. Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB):

   • National assessment body for credible national examinations and awarding Certificates and Diplomas.
   • Modular system eases workload for students and tutors, with certificates for each module.

2. Directorate of Industrial Training (DIT):

   • Quality assurance for Business, Technical, Vocational Education, and Training (BTVET).
   • Examination levels: Level One, Level Two, and Level Three.

Career Opportunities

• Jewelry Designer: Producing jewelry and accessories.
• Fashion Photographer: Capturing artistic fashion images.
• Art Director: Bringing creative vision to life.
• Market Retail: Gaining industry experience and customer interaction.
• Fashion Model: Modeling clothing and accessories.
• Fashion Blogger/Writer: Writing for fashion magazines or blogs.
• Illustrator: Creating sketches for fashion houses.
• Fashion Journalist: Managing content for fashion magazines.
• Fashion Designer: Creating designs, organizing shows, and developing décor art.

Admission Requirements

1. UBTEB Admission:

   • Minimum pass in three subjects at Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Examination or its equivalent.

2. DIT Admission:

   • Primary training with a PLE certificate or its equivalent.

Fees for the Program

1. Tuition:

   • Ugandans / East Africans / Refugees: UGX 420,000 per semester.
   • International Students: UGX 800,000 (USD 223) per semester.

2. Examination Fees:

   • Fixed by UBTEB and DIT.

3. Accommodation/Hostel/Meals:

   • UGX 480,000 per semester. Private accommodations are also available.

Other Requirements:

• A rim of unruled paper
• A rim of ruled paper
• Pattern or drafting papers
• Pair of scissors
• Box of tailoring chalk
• 6 yards of starter fabric
• Tape measure
• Set of tailoring pins
• Box of small size threads
• Seam rippers
• Machine components (bobbin ring and case, hand needles, machine needles)

Contact Information

Tropical Institute of Development Innovations
3km along Kalagi – Gayaza Road, Nandudu Place,
Kyabakadde Village, Kyampisi Sub County, Mukono District
P.O Box 397 Mukono, Uganda.
Email: tridiuganda@gmail.com | tridiregistrar@gmail.com
Head of Department/Program: Samyl Sabunyo Masiga
Email: samylsabunyo@gmail.com
Executive Director: Clet Wandui Masiga
Email: c.w.masiga@gmail.com
Tel: +256 700 104199 | +256 782 649415 | +256 750 584617 | +256 772 323481 | +256 200 911 090 | +256 777 284 388