Fashion - Fashion Industry Practice - Advanced
This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers.
| Award Name | Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 6 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 Advanced Certificate (Level 6 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 6 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
• Completion of Fashion Buying, Styling & Visual Merchandising, QQI Level 5
• Level 5 Certificate or equivalent, or previous relevant experience
• Mature applicants welcome
• Applicants may be accepted without meeting formal entry requirements.
Careers / Further progression
Employment Opportunities
• Fashion PA
• Fashion Stylist
• Fashion PR
• Fashion Retail
• Journalism
• Merchandising
• Fashion Buyer
• Visual Merchandiser
• Event Management
• Digital Marketing
Education Progression
Below are some examples of progression options with this QQI Level 6 award in Fashion Industry Practice 6M4508:
• TU Dublin City Centre Visual Merchandising and Display* Level 7 TU795
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.
This Advanced Fashion Industry Practice course provides the opportunity for the learner to develop the practical and business skills needed by fashion stylists, fashion PAs, design and retail entrepreneurs, fashion journalists, buyers, merchandisers and retailers. Trend forecasting and a solid grounding in contemporary and historical fashion equip professionals with the sensitivity to judge the ‘look of the moment’ before it happens. Technical skills in business, buying, retailing, styling, and photo shoot/art direction taught on this course will make the graduate a highly skilled fashion industry employee. Learners can also develop work suitable for a portfolio application to third-level colleges.
Course Features
• Complementary courses in SCFE include Hair Styling and Fashion Make-up.
• On-going practical projects developing the skills and abilities necessary for an ever-changing fashion industry
• Continuous assessment in all modules
• Educational trips to exhibitions, galleries and studios
• Planning and Producing activities for the Fashion Industry
• Visiting lecturers, photographers and experts from the fashion industry
• Styling for Fashion photo-shoots
• Fashion Styling
• Fashion Buying and Retailing
• Fashion Photography
• Design Skills
• Illustration Techniques and Practice
• Personal and Professional Development
• Communications
Fashion Styling:
• Styling
• Trend Forecasting
• Fashion Range Planning
• Fashion Portfolio Presentation
• Photo-shoot Direction
• Fashion Journalism
• Fashion Press Releases
Fashion Buying & Retail:
• Fashion Buying
• Retail Display
• Visual Merchandising Design
Fashion Photography:
• Visual Design & Presentation
• Creative Direction
• Fashion Marketing
General:
• Presentation Skills
• Photoshop Design
• Digital Design Skills for Visual Merchandising and Fashion Buying
• Project Planning
• Group and Team Work
6M4508 - Fashion Industry Practice.
Coordinator: Deirdre Fitzgerald,
Email: deirdrefitzgerald@scfe.ie
Application forms online at www.scfe.ie
Email: reception@scfe.ie
Tel: 01 285 2997