WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Footwear Design and Product Development)

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Study Level

Diploma

School

Textile and Fashion Training Centre

Awarded By

Textile and Fashion Industry Training Centre

Available to

Local & International Students

Duration

3 Months

Course Fees

$5722-20340 (SGD)

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Commencement Dates

March, July, October

This Footwear diploma is a first-of-its-kind in Singapore. If you are thinking of starting your own shoe brand, start your own shoe store, or seek a shoe buying job in the Fashion Industry this program is definitely for you! Its 13 modules will give you a comprehensive overview from shoe design, pattern making, construction, sales & marketing insights, costing and quality control. TaF.tc and Ars Sutoria, a world-renowned Italian Footwear institution, which trained Nine West, Aldo, Nike and LVMH, have jointly developed this program us. Ars Sutoria trainers will jointly deliver this program. There is an undeniable need for knowledgable & skillful shoes experts in the Industry and this is possibly one of the best Footwear Diploma Courses in South-East Asia.

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

WSQ Identify Footwear Component And Construction
WSQ Identify And Analyse Leather And Materials For Footwear
WSQ Create Technical Specifications And Costing For Footwear
WSQ Evaluate Fit Comfort And Quality For Footwear
WSQ Create Basic Footwear Patterns
WSQ Create Intermediate Footwear Patterns
WSQ Construct Ladies’ Sandals
WSQ Construct Ladies’ Court Shoes
WSQ Construct Men’s Shoes
WSQ Draw Digital Footwear
WSQ Manage Footwear Brand And Buying Strategy
WSQ Sketch Footwear Design
WSQ Develop Footwear Design Collection

Delivery Mode

Full-time

Delivery Methods

Lectures, discussions, demonstrations, case studies, practical exercises, role plays and hands-on activities

Duration

3 months

Timetable

Mondays to Saturdays
8.30am to 6.00pm

Commencement Dates

March
July
October

Assessment Methods

Successful completion of all 13 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 successful completion of each module within the course, student will be awarded a WSQ Statement of Attainment (SOA). After successful completion of all 13 modules within the course, student will be awarded a WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Footwear Design and Product Development) together with transcript. WSQ certification is nationally endorsed and recognised by industry partners.

Local Students

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$20,340.00
Less: SSG Grant	($14,618.00)
Course Fee after SSG Grant	$5,772.00
Application Fee	$100.00	Non-refundable, payable upon application
7% GST	$407.54
Total	$6,229.54

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

	Amount	Remarks
Course Fee	$20,340.00
Application Fee	$500.00	Non-refundable, payable upon application
7% GST	$1,458.80
Total	$22,298.80

Career Opportunities

Footwear Designer / CAD Designer
Footwear Product Development Designer Footwear Technician
Footwear Operator / Stylist
Footwear Industrial Engineer
Footwear Sales Associate / Advisor/Supervisor
Footwear Stylist
Footwear Customer Service Manager
Footwear Visual Merchandiser / Purchaser / Buyer
Footwear Quality Control Manager
Footwear Production / Wholesale / Import / Costing Merchandiser
Footwear Entrepreneur

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