This course is designed to address the skills shortages in the fashion design and production sector. Learners will acquire important skills required for the fashion retail sector, together with basic entrepreneurial knowledge to support those learners who would like to set up their own atelier in the future. The first year of the programme offers learners the cultural, theoretical and creative aspects of the subject. Another important area is pattern drafting and sewing techniques, in preparation for the second year. The second year of studies provides learners with the opportunity to develop further their knowledge and skills in the specialisation. They will follow an apprenticeship as well as present their own design concepts in a fashion collection as their final major project.

• Junior Designer in the Fashion Industry,
• Junior Producer in an Atelier,
• Assistant in a Fashion Marketing Department,
• Assistant in Fashion Merchandising,
• Assistant in Fashion Retail and Customer Care

Internal Progression Route…

• Any MCAST MQF Level 3 Diploma

OR

4 subjects at SEC / SSC&P / SSQP, or equivalent, with a Pass Grade / Level 3

Applicants may be asked to sit for an Interview and/or present a Portfolio.

An Applicant aged 21 years and over, and not in possession of the above Entry Requirements, may wish to apply via the Maturity Clause route.  Applicants under Maturity Clause must still present clear documentation showing that they have a number of achievements in hand together with their School Leaving formal Certificate / document (to confirm their successful completion of compulsory schooling).  Age is not the only eligibility factor in such instances.  Besides documents showing their past achievements, applicants must present a detailed CV using the Europass format, as well as the most recent official JobsPlus Employment History.

Further important information can be found under the respective Admissions FAQ https://mcast.edu.mt/maturity-clause/.