Fashion Buying & Merchandising
This dynamic one year course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry.
| 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.
Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate/Leaving Certificate Applied or equivalent standards of education. Exemptions may be granted to mature students.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities
It is envisaged that the course would prepare students for careers as:
• Buyers in fashion stores
• Stylists
• Fashion Consultants
• Fashion Journalists
• Fashion Marketers
Progression
Successful students can progress to the Fashion Mangement Course (Year 2) in the College.
Further information
Students are considered to be mature if they are 21 years of age or over. They must be 21 on or before 1 September in the year of entry.
Course Cost €100
PLC Grants/ SUSI Grants
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) provides a means-tested maintenance grant scheme for those attending full-time further education.
All applications for grants are made on-line through SUSI (Student Universal Support Ireland). Refer to www.susi.ie
Places will be offered upon successful completion of interview.
This dynamic one year course aims to introduce the student to the planning, buying and selling aspects of the ready-to-wear fashion industry. Whilst the course has a strong business orientation, it also places a strong emphasis on the creative process of product development; from the inception of the range to manufacturing, through to fashion marketing and promotion. Through these diverse areas, students will develop a keen understanding of the design elements of the fashion industry but will also have a firm grasp of the key aspects of the business environment of fashion buying & merchandising. Our work experience programme offers students the opportunity to further develop their skills in this area.
Awarding Body: QQI – Business Studies Award Level 5 5M2102.
Subjects:
• Fashion Buying & Merchandising
• Fashion Industry & Design Studies
• Work Experience
• Spreadsheet Methods
• Marketing Practice
• Retail Display
• Communications
• The Internet
• Business Administration Skills
5M2102 - Business Studies.
Tel: +353 1 454 0662
Email: info@ccfe.cdetb.ie