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The Textile and Fashion Technology WSQ Framework is designed to provide flexible training, at a level that suits trainees’ comfort and abilities.

You can choose from foundational WSQ Advanced Certificates or enrol in the comprehensive WSQ Diploma Qualifications.

The Textile and Fashion Technology WSQ Framework covers major occupations, such as assistant merchandisers, product development specialists, designers, industrial engineers, and quality auditors.

Qualifications

WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising & Marketing)
Qualification Objectives
To provide career opportunities in the global textile and fashion industry for individuals with drive and passion.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 440 hours (training); 35 hours (assessment);

To attain a full qualification in WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising & Marketing), you must complete 13 competency modules comprising 5 industry core units, 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Suggested Entry Requirements:
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above.
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete 5 core units.

  • WSQ Identify and Analyse Textile & Process
  • WSQ Interpret Pattern Draft and Sewing Sequence of Apparel 
  • WSQ Analyse Garment Construction
  • WSQ Support Apparel Product Development
  • WSQ Interpret and Draw Production Sketches

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Merchandising & Marketing

  • WSQ Calculate Cost of Material and Apparel for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Follow Up Order from Design to Production for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Source for Supplies & Production for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Perform Fashion Retail Merchandise Buying for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Develop Business Plan for Fashion Enterprise
  • WSQ Create and Manage Fashion Brand
  • WSQ Immerse and Prepare to Work in the Global Textile and Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Manage Product Categories for Fashion Enterprise

Any electives from “Apparel Design & Product Development” or “Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production” or “Footwear Design & Product Development”

WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design & Product Development)
Qualification Objectives
To introduce the essential technical skills required from design to the development and production of apparel products.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 440 training hours; 35 assessment hours; 

To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design & Product Development), you must complete 13 competency modules comprising 5 industry core units, 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track). 

Suggested Entry Requirements
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete 5 core units.

  • WSQ Identify and Analyse Textile & Process
  • WSQ Analyse Garment Construction
  • WSQ Interpret Pattern Draft and Sewing Sequence of Apparel 
  • WSQ Support Apparel Product Development
  • WSQ Interpret and Draw Production Sketches

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Apparel Design & Product Development

  • WSQ Manage Virtual Fit Technology
  • WSQ Apply Virtual Fit Evaluation
  • WSQ Develop Apparel Patterns and Sew Tops
  • WSQ Develop Apparel Patterns and Sew Bottoms
  • WSQ Modify CAD Patterns
  • WSQ Grade Patterns
  • WSQ Cut Order Planning and Marker Layout
  • WSQ Develop Design Collection
  • WSQ Develop Apparel Patterns and Designs through Draping
  • WSQ Conduct Fit Evaluation and Pattern Alteration
Any electives from “Merchandising & Marketing” or “Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production” Specialisation or “Footwear Design & Product Development”
WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production)
Qualification Objectives
To introduce the essential technical skills required from design to the development and production of apparel products.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 440 hours (training); 35 hours (assessment);

To attain a full qualification in WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production), you must complete 13 competency modules comprising 5 industry core units, 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Suggested Entry Requirements
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above.
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete 5 core units.

  • WSQ Identify and Analyse Textile & Process
  • WSQ Interpret Pattern Draft and Sewing Sequence of Apparel 
  • WSQ Analyse Garment Construction
  • WSQ Support Apparel Product Development
  • WSQ Interpret and Draw Production Sketches

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production

  • WSQ Manage Social Accountability Compliance
  • WSQ Identify Waste through Value Stream Mapping and Process Razing’
  • WSQ Apply Lean Manufacturing Concepts
  • WSQ Apply Intermediate Industrial Engineering
  • WSQ Conduct Material and Product Testing and Evaluation
  • WSQ Manage Product Safety in Textile and Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Compute Standard Allowed Minutes
  • WSQ Manage Global Supply Chain Security
  • WSQ Manage Sustainable Fashion Value Chain
  • WSQ Manage Quality Assurance in Textile and Fashion Industry

Any electives from “Merchandising & Marketing” or “Apparel Design & Product Development” Specialisation or “Footwear Design & Product Development”

WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology (Merchandising & Marketing)
Qualification Objectives
To create the basic stepping stone for those keen to enter the textile and fashion industry by providing fundamental skills and knowledge for a comprehensive overview of the various functions within the industry.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 168 training hours and 9 assessment hours 

To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology (Merchandising & Marketing), you must complete 6 competency modules comprising 3 industry core units and 3 specialisation units.

Suggested Entry Requirements
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above.
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete 3 core units.

  • WSQ Interpret Textile and Textile Processes
  • WSQ Apply Quality in the Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Interpret Apparel Production Processes and Technical Specifications
  • WSQ Apply Teamwork in the Workplace
  • WSQ Quality System
  • WSQ Apply 5S Technique
  • WSQ Apply WSH Policy

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete 3 specialisation units.

  • WSQ Produce Basic Production Drawings for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Identify Textile, Production & Quality Specifications for Textile & Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Apply Fashion Retail Buying
WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design & Product Development)
Qualification Objectives
To equip individuals with the in-demand skills, and job roles within the sector.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 168 training hours and 9 assessment hours

To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Advanced Certificate in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design & Product Development), you must complete 6 competency modules comprising 3 industry core units and 3 specialisation units.

Suggested Entry Requirements:
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above.
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete any 3 core units.

  • WSQ Interpret Textile and Textile Processes
  • WSQ Apply Quality in the Fashion Industry
  • WSQ Interpret Apparel Production Processes and Technical  Specifications
  • WSQ Apply Teamwork in the Workplace
  • WSQ Quality System
  • WSQ Apply 5S Technique
  • WSQ Apply WSH Policy

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete any 3 specialisation units.

  • WSQ Develop Apparel Patterns through Drafting and Sew Basic Tops and Skirt
  • WSQ Develop Apparel Patterns through Drafting and Sew Basic Bottoms and Tops with Variation of Collars
  • WSQ Draw Digital Images
  • WSQ Develop Pattern Draft and Sew Dress
  • WSSQ Develop Pattern Draft and Sew Jackets
WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Footwear Design & Product Development)
Qualification Objectives
To introduce the essential technical skills required from design to the development and production of apparel products.
Total Training Hours

Minimum of 440 training hours; 35 assessment hours;

To achieve a full qualification in WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Footwear Design & Product Development), you must complete 13 competency modules comprising 5 industry core units, 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Suggested Entry Requirements
  • GCE ‘O’ Levels qualifications or WSQ ESS Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level 5 and above.
MODULES

Core Units

Trainees must complete 5 core units.

  • WSQ Identify and Analyse Leather and Materials for Footwear
  • WSQ Identify Footwear Component and Construction
  • WSQ Sketch Footwear Design
  • WSQ Evaluate Fit, Comfort and Quality for Footwear
  • WSQ Create Technical Specifications and Costing for Footwear

 

Elective Units

Specialisation Units

Trainees must complete 8 specialisation units (with minimum of 4 units from the same specialisation track).

Footwear Design & Product Development

  • WSQ Develop Footwear Design Collection
  • WSQ Create Basic Footwear Patterns
  • WSQ Create Intermediate Footwear Patterns
  • WSQ Manage Footwear Brand and Buying Strategy
  • WSQ Construct Ladies' Sandals
  • WSQ Construct Men's Shoes
  • WSQ Construct Ladies' Court Shoes
  • WSQ Construct Athletic Shoes
  • WSQ Identify and Analyse Athletic Shoes

Any electives from “Merchandising & Marketing” or “Apparel Design & Product Development” Specialisation or “Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production”

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