Fashion - Sustainable Fashion Design
The Sustainable Fashion Design course opens many opportunities in the fashion design industry. Sustainable Fashion Design students focus on designing and making sustainable clothing for the circular economy.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Leaving Certificate or equivalent LCA or relevant experience
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements
• Some experience with drawing and sewing is helpful but not required
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fashion Designer
• Costume Designer/Wardrobe Assistant
• Bespoke Designer/Tailor/Dressmaker
• Accessories Designer
• Fashion Design Production
• Pattern Drafter
• Visual Merchandiser
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion Retail
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 5 award in Fashion Design 5M3865:
NCAC, Fashion Design, Level 8, AD211
To view other progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Sustainable Fashion Design course opens many opportunities in the fashion design industry. Sustainable Fashion Design students focus on designing and making sustainable clothing for the circular economy. Design for circular fashion involves designing garments with the planet and climate in mind and focuses on ideals of longevity, durability and planning for the life cycle of the garment. Pattern drafting and garment construction provide the learner with the skills required to make their own outfits based on their own designs. All coursework combines to form a portfolio suitable for application to Degree programmes, although most of our students choose to progress to our Advanced Fashion Design course.
Course Features:
• Sustainable fashion principles embedded throughout the course
• Course content includes textile techniques, fashion history, and fashion illustration
• Work experience in the Fashion Industry
• This is a hands-on practical course with some written work
• Continuous assessment with no examinations
• Pattern Drafting
• Garment Construction
• Combined Materials
• Drawing
• Design Skills
• Fashion Industry and Design Studies
• Communications
• Work Experience
5M3865 - Fashion Design.
Coordinator: Riona Skuce
Email: rionaskuce@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997