Fashion - Fashion Craft & Making
The Fashion Craft and Making course opens up many opportunities for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs.
| 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
• Tailor/Bespoke Designer
• Dressmaker
• Accessories Designer
• Fashion Design Production
• Pattern Drafter
• Fashion Retail
• Fashion Industry and Design Studies
• Communications
• Work Experience
Education Progression
Students may progress to the following Level 6 course in SCFE – Advanced Fashion Design 6M3706:
NCAD Fashion Design* Level 8 AD211
For a more detailed list of progression options go to www.cao.ie
Further information
Start Date: 07/09/2026.
To Apply Online go to "Application Weblink" above.
The Fashion Craft and Making course opens up many opportunities for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs. Students develop lifelong skills and receive a thorough introduction to their chosen area of interest, such as dressmaking, tailoring, occasion wear, or specialist garments (including adaptive clothing or band T-shirts). Core technical modules in pattern drafting and garment construction enable learners to design and create garments to a professional standard. Most students choose to progress to our Advanced Fashion Design course to further develop their craft, making, and entrepreneurial skills.
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