Colleges and Universities Offering Certificate in Pattern Making in South Africa

  • Course Name: Certificate in Pattern Making(Pattern Making)
  • Major Subject: Pattern Making
  • Course Category: Certificate Courses

Certificate in Pattern Making equips individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the field of pattern making. This comprehensive program encompasses various aspects of pattern making including design development, fabric selection and garment construction. Through a combination of theoretical and practical training, students gain expertise in creating accurate and innovative patterns for different clothing items. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for a range of exciting career opportunities in the fashion industry.

Possible career opportunities for Certificate in Pattern Making graduates include:
1. Pattern Maker
2. Fashion Designer
3. Garment Technologist
4. Production Manager
5. Sample Machinist
6. Fashion Illustrator
7. Fashion Stylist
8. Product Developer
9. Quality Controller
10. Fashion Entrepreneur

With their specialized skills, these graduates can contribute to the design, development and production processes within the fashion industry, making them highly sought-after professionals in South Africa and beyond.

Institutions Offering Certificate in Pattern Making

  • Villioti Fashion Institute  Villioti Fashion Institute , Johannesburg  
    (a) Beginners pattern Engineering


    Entry requirements: Applicants must have completed Grade 7


    Fees: R8 400


    Course duration: 22 weeks


    (b) Advanced pattern engineering


    Entry requirements

    (i) Must have completed Grade 7

    (ii) Must have basic knowledge of pattern making and block drafting.


    Fees: R7 000


    Course duration: 4 months
  • Thandeka Vocational Education Trust Thandeka Vocational Education Trust, Cape Town  
    Admission criteria
    Learners must be able to:
    -Speak, read and write in English.
    -Do basic mathematic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of areas, volumes and quantities.

    Course duration: 4 months
  • Studio 05 Institute of Fashion  Studio 05 Institute of Fashion , Johannesburg  
    Course content

    (i) Measuring Techniques

    (ii) Design analysis

    (iii) Pattern making Principles


    Entry requirements: Grade 10


    Course duration: 6 months

  •  Be Competent Training Institute (PTY) Ltd, Gauteng  




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