Fashion Design
The section of Fashion Design and Clothing Technology at Tharaka Technical and Vocational College (TTVC) is a vibrant center of creativity, style, and garment engineering.
The section focuses on turning artistic concepts into functional apparel, accessories, and interior textiles. Utilizing the modern Competency-Based Education and Training (CBET) framework, Tharaka TVC offers fully accredited courses spanning Level 4 (National Certificate), Level 5 (Craft), and Level 6 (Diploma) to prepare trainees directly for the highly competitive global fashion and textile markets.
Victoria Nyambura. Head Of Section (HOS)
Our Course Offerings
| Course Name | Minimum Requirement | Duration | Examining Body |
| Fashion Design Level 6 | KCSE C- (Minus) | 8 Modules | CDACC |
| Fashion Design Level 5 | KCSE D (Plain) | 5 Modules | CDACC |
| Fashion Design Level 4 | KCSE D- (Minus) | 3 Modules | CDACC |
Why Choose the Fashion Design at TTVC?
- Comprehensive Skill Development: Training flows seamlessly from the fundamentals of basic garment construction and flat pattern drafting to advanced apparel manufacturing, fashion illustration, and digital design.
- Modern Equipment and Infrastructure: Trainees gain immediate access to dedicated garment production workshops equipped with industrial sewing machinery, overlock machines, and textile manipulation tools.
- Direct Alignment with Industry: The department’s structured curriculum requires mandatory field placements and industrial attachments, linking students directly with active textile firms, design houses, and production plants.
- Strong Foundation for Entrepreneurship: Courses place heavy emphasis on self-reliance, giving graduates the necessary financial planning, marketing, and operational skills to launch independent fashion labels and custom tailoring brands.
Career Opportunities
Graduates from this section are prepared for roles such as:
- Fashion Designer: Conceptualizing and sketching new clothing lines, selecting color palettes and textiles, and overseeing the development of signature seasonal collections.
- Apparel Production Manager / Workshop Supervisor: Monitoring operations on production lines, managing workflow schedules, maintaining quality assurance, and ensuring output targets are met in garment factories.
- Garment Pattern Maker / Technical Designer: Converting flat, creative sketches into precise dimensional blueprints and production grading templates used for cutting and assembly.
- Fashion Stylist / Visual Merchandiser: Coordinating outfits and visual looks for media houses, fashion runways, editorial shoots, or maximizing the aesthetic layout of retail display floors.
- Costume Designer: Designing and creating period-accurate or stylized garments for theatrical productions, television programs, film sets, and cultural festivals.
- Independent Fashion Entrepreneur: Establishing and managing a private custom boutique, bespoke bridal studio, ready-to-wear brand, or specialized apparel repair and modification enterprise.
Ready to start your tech journey? Visit the Department of Fashion Design at our main campus to enroll or learn more about our intake periods.