Academic Requirements

• Local Students
  • GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
  • WSQ Advanced Certificate OR
  • WSQ ES WPLN Level 5 and above
• International Students
  • High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘O’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
  • Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basic AND/OR
  • Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test
• English Language Proficiency
  • Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
  • IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450

Non-Academic Requirements

• Minimum Age: 18 years old and above

Modules Covered

• Conversion of imperial to metric measurements and vice versa
• Human shapes and variations
• Neckline variations
• Sleeve variations
• Collar variations
• Basic pattern block for tops
• Basic lockstitch and over-edge / over-lock machine threading maintenance and operations
• Variety of seams and facings
• Applications of interfacings zipper attachment and hemming finishes
• Built-in fabric retraction and shrinkage into stock production pattern

Delivery Mode

• Full-time/Part-time

Duration

• Full-time: 44 hours
• Part-time: 44 hours

Timetable

• Full-time
  • Friday to Friday
  • 8.30am to 6.00pm
• Part-time
  • Weekday 7.00pm to 10.00pm
  • Weekend 8.30am to 6.00pm

Commencement Dates

• March
• June
• November

Assessment Methods

• Successful completion of all modules within the course

Graduation Criteria

• 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
• Assessed and be competent for every module
• Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.

Awards

Upon succcessful completion of the course, trainee will be awarded the WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA). WSQ Certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.

Local Students

Note: Local Students may receive course fee subsidy of up to 95% (inclusive of SSG Grant) and may use their SkillsFuture credits to pay for the course.

International Students

Who Should Attend

• Assistant Merchandisers to Merchandise Managers
• QA Auditors, QC Inspectors and QA / QC Managers
• Designers / Assistant Designers
• Work Study Officers
• Product Development Executives
• Supervisors
• Industrial Engineers
• Pattern Makers / Drafters