(SCTP) Diploma in Apparel Design And Product Development (Eligible for Part-Time TA)
About This Course
The SkillsFuture Career Transition Programme (SCTP) Diploma in Apparel Design and Product Development is designed to equip aspiring designers, career switchers, and upskillers with comprehensive, industry-relevant skills in fashion design, garment construction, product development, and brand management. This full-time programme combines traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation, preparing graduates for dynamic roles in the fashion retail industry.
Participants will develop hands-on competencies across the apparel production pipeline—from conceptual design and technical drafting to digital visualization, sourcing, product lifecycle planning, and collection development. Through integrated modules, project-based learning, and AI applications, learners will acquire the critical knowledge and technical expertise to create, evaluate, and launch commercially viable fashion products.
What You'll Learn
2. Understand how to create and alter virtual garments using Virtual Fit software. Build a digital library of patterns, fabrics, and trims.
3. Learn to evaluate garment fit, identify issues, and alter patterns accordingly—essential for prototyping and mass production readiness.
4. Gain hands-on branding skills: create a brand name, logo, USP, target audience, and build your marketing strategy from scratch.
5. Learn draping by shaping fabric directly on a form, helping you visualize and develop 3D patterns and creative garment designs.
6. Draft and sew skirts and pants through hands-on activities. Enhance pattern drafting and construction knowledge for bottoms.
7. Learn to draft and sew tops with various necklines, collars, and sleeves using a basic block. Includes practical exercises and demos.
8. Create a fashion collection quickly, from concept to final look. Learn about trends, sizing, sample management, and fast fashion timelines.
9. Use Adobe Illustrator to render fashion illustrations. Learn digital design techniques for professional and technical presentations.
10. Understand textile types, fibers, weaving, dyeing, and risks. Gain skills to troubleshoot fabric limitations and identify materials accurately.
11. Master technical sketching to accurately communicate garment details to manufacturers and reduce production errors.
12. Learn to draft and sew basic tees and shorts using industrial machines. Understand quality standards and basics of mass production.
13. Learn quality principles, defect classification, testing standards, and how to ensure end-product excellence through proper evaluation.
14. Learn to forecast trends, plan budgets, and buy merchandise based on market demand. Focus on customer satisfaction and branding.
15. Understand the product development cycle from buyer needs to final sample.
Entry Requirements
Academic Level Required:
SINGAPOREAN / SINGAPORE PR:
• GCE ‘O’ LEVEL CREDITS WITH MINIMUM GRADE C6 FOR 3 SUBJECTS, INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS; OR
• WSQ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN ANY FIELD; OR
• ADVANCED CERTIFICATE FROM ANY PEI; OR
• HIGHER NITEC
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS, I.E., TURN ON THE LAPTOP, USE THE MOUSE, DRAG AND DROP FILES, USE ONLINE SEARCH ENGINE FOR RESEARCH, AND BE A COMPETENT USER OF MICROSOFT OFFICE.
Language Proficiency:
• IELTS SCORE 5.5 OR TOEFL SCORE 46; OR
• PASS AT GCE 'O' LEVELS ENGLISH WITH MINIMUM GRADE C6; OR
• PASS TEMBUSU'S ENGLISH TEST
Minimum Age Required:
21