Tailoring

The Fashion Design course is offered under the Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework in accordance with TVET CDACC standards and National industrial Training Authority (NITA). The program is designed to equip trainees with knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values (KSAVs) required for effective performance in the fashion and garment-making industry.

The course is offered at level 3-6 for TVET CDACC , and Grade III and grade II for NITA, with emphasis on garment construction, pattern drafting, fashion design, textile handling, and fashion entrepreneurship, to meet occupational standards and labour market requirements.

Career Prospects

Upon successful completion, graduates are competent to perform duties in the following occupational areas:

Fashion Designer

Dressmaker / Tailor

Garment Production Assistant

Garment Production Supervisor

Pattern Maker / Garment Cutter

Fashion Illustrator

Textile and Fabric Assistant

Fashion Merchandiser / Retail Assistant

Costume Designer

Quality Control Assistant (Garment Industry)

Fashion Entrepreneur / Self-Employed Practitioner

Graduates may be engaged in formal employment, self-employment, or enterprise development within fashion houses, garment manufacturing industries, tailoring units, boutiques, retail outlets, and creative production studios, both locally and internationally.

(Level 6):

KCSE C- (Minus) and above

Duration: 1½ – 2 years

(Level 5):

KCSE D (Plain)

Duration: 1 year

 (Level 3/4):

KCPE or KCSE D- (Minus)

Duration: 3 – 6 months

NITA -Open

ASSESSMENT AND EXAMINATION

Assessment is conducted in line with the TVET CDACC Competency-Based Assessment (CBA) and National industrial Training Authority (NITA) guidelines and includes:

Continuous formative assessment (Theory and Practical)

Internal summative assessment by the institution

External assessment and certification by:

TVET CDACC

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) (where applicable)

This approach ensures assessment of both learning outcomes and occupational competence in line with national standards.

CERTIFICATION

Upon successful completion and assessment, candidates are eligible for the following awards, subject to the examination body:

Institutional Certificate

Issued by the training institution upon successful completion of institutional assessments.

TVET CDACC Certificate

Awarded by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Curriculum Development, Assessment and Certification Council (TVET CDACC) upon successful external assessment in accordance with approved occupational standards.

NITA Trade Test Certificate

Issued by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) after successful completion of the prescribed trade test at Grade III, II, or I.

Certification is subject to compliance with TVET CDACC and NITA assessment regulations.

Disclaimer

The institution reserves the right to review and update the curriculum to comply with TVET CDACC standards, industry requirements, and technological advancements

Award of certification is subject to successful completion of training hours, assessments, and external evaluation requirements

Employment and self-employment outcomes depend on learner competence, industry demand, and market conditions

External certification by TVET CDACC and NITA is subject to meeting the respective assessment body requirements