Material and Apparel Costing (Classroom and Asynchronous e-learning)
About This Course
This course provides participants with essential knowledge and practical skills in material and apparel cost computations widely applied in the fashion industry. It covers fabric costing, fabric consumption calculations, and comprehensive apparel costing methods based on industry norms.
Through this course, learners will develop the ability to compute costs from given sketches or samples, taking into account fabric, trims, and additional processes such as embroidery, panel printing, and wet processing. The training also emphasizes analyzing cost components and identifying alternatives to reduce expenses without compromising design or quality.
This foundational knowledge benefits entrepreneurs, designers, merchandisers, and marketing personnel by equipping them to evaluate the commercial viability of designs, negotiate effectively with suppliers and manufacturers, and provide accurate quotations to clients. Delivered through lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities, the course ensures learners gain both conceptual understanding and practical application.
What You'll Learn
Learn to recognize variables such as fabric type, width, quality, and sourcing that influence overall costs.
2. Compute estimated fabric consumption without marker use
Develop skills to calculate fabric requirements accurately from given specifications and sketches.
3. Identify other components that impact apparel costs
Gain awareness of trims, accessories, and construction details that contribute to total garment costs.
4. Estimate additional process costs
Learn to evaluate costs of embroidery, panel printing, and wet processing in line with organizational procedures.
5. Analyze and propose alternatives to reduce apparel costs
Acquire strategies to suggest cost-saving options while maintaining design integrity and organizational standards.
6. Compute final apparel costs according to organizational procedures
Apply costing methods to calculate total garment expenses for accurate pricing and decision-making.
Entry Requirements
MINIMUM AGE:
▪ 21 YEARS OLD
SINGAPOREAN / SINGAPORE PR:
▪ GCE ‘O’ LEVEL CREDITS WITH MINIMUM GRADE C6 FOR 3 SUBJECTS, INCLUDING ENGLISH AND MATHEMATICS; OR
▪ WSQ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FASHION TECHNOLOGY; OR
▪ ADVANCED CERTIFICATE FROM ANY PEI; OR
▪ HIGHER NITEC
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS:
▪ GCE "O" LEVEL CREDITS WITH A MINIMUM OF C6; OR
▪ IELTS SCORE 5.5 OR TOEFL SCORE 46; OR
▪ PASS TEMBUSU INSTITUTE'S ENGLISH TEST
STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE BASIC COMPUTING SKILLS, I.E., TURN ON THE LAPTOP, USE THE MOUSE, DRAG AND DROP FILES, USE ONLINE SEARCH ENGINES FOR RESEARCH, AND BE A COMPETENT USER OF MICROSOFT OFFICE.