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Fashion Design<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Victoria Nyambura. Head Of Section (HOS)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Our Course Offerings<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Course Name<\/strong><\/td>Minimum Requirement<\/strong><\/td>Duration<\/strong><\/td>Examining Body<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead>
Fashion Design Level 6<\/strong><\/td>KCSE C- (Minus)<\/td>8 Modules<\/td>CDACC<\/td><\/tr>
Fashion Design Level <\/strong>5<\/td>KCSE D (Plain)<\/td>5 Modules<\/td>CDACC<\/td><\/tr>
Fashion Design Level <\/strong><\/strong>4<\/td>KCSE D- (Minus)<\/td>3 Modules<\/td>CDACC<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Why Choose the Fashion Design at TTVC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • Comprehensive Skill Development:<\/strong> Training flows seamlessly from the fundamentals of basic garment construction and flat pattern drafting to advanced apparel manufacturing, fashion illustration, and digital design.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Modern Equipment and Infrastructure:<\/strong> Trainees gain immediate access to dedicated garment production workshops equipped with industrial sewing machinery, overlock machines, and textile manipulation tools.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Direct Alignment with Industry:<\/strong> The department’s structured curriculum requires mandatory field placements and industrial attachments, linking students directly with active textile firms, design houses, and production plants.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Strong Foundation for Entrepreneurship:<\/strong> 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.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Graduates from this section are prepared for roles such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Fashion Designer:<\/strong> Conceptualizing and sketching new clothing lines, selecting color palettes and textiles, and overseeing the development of signature seasonal collections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Apparel Production Manager \/ Workshop Supervisor:<\/strong> Monitoring operations on production lines, managing workflow schedules, maintaining quality assurance, and ensuring output targets are met in garment factories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garment Pattern Maker \/ Technical Designer:<\/strong> Converting flat, creative sketches into precise dimensional blueprints and production grading templates used for cutting and assembly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fashion Stylist \/ Visual Merchandiser:<\/strong> Coordinating outfits and visual looks for media houses, fashion runways, editorial shoots, or maximizing the aesthetic layout of retail display floors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Costume Designer:<\/strong> Designing and creating period-accurate or stylized garments for theatrical productions, television programs, film sets, and cultural festivals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Independent Fashion Entrepreneur:<\/strong> Establishing and managing a private custom boutique, bespoke bridal studio, ready-to-wear brand, or specialized apparel repair and modification enterprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Ready to start your tech journey?<\/strong> Visit the Department of Fashion Design at our main campus to enroll or learn more about our intake periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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