🏛️ Awarding Body: TVEC – Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission

🎓 Award: NVQ Certificate – Fashion Design and Garment Technology (Level 4 or Level 5)

⏱️ Duration: 1 Year to 2 Years

📋 Sector: Garment and Textile

✅ Min. Qualification: G.C.E. O/L or A/L passes required

👤 Age: 17–35 years

💰 Fee: Varies by training centre

🌐 Apply: tvec.gov.lk | ☎️ +94 11 2 186 200

The TVEC Fashion Design and Garment Technology Course is a nationally recognised vocational qualification under the NVQ framework, regulated by the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission. This course is ideal for creative individuals who want to combine artistic talent with technical garment-making skills — building a career in Sri Lanka’s world-class apparel export industry or in fashion entrepreneurship.

The programme covers the full cycle of fashion design — from concept sketching and pattern making through to garment construction and presentation — taught at TVEC-accredited fashion and design institutes across Sri Lanka.

What You Will Learn

  • Fashion illustration and design sketching
  • Pattern making, grading, and marker planning
  • Garment construction – sewing, cutting, and fitting
  • Fabric selection and textile technology basics
  • Fashion history, trend forecasting, and styling
  • Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for fashion
  • Portfolio development and fashion presentation

Career Opportunities

  • Fashion Designer
  • Garment Pattern Maker
  • Apparel Product Developer
  • Costume Designer (film and theatre)
  • Boutique Owner / Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Garment Export Industry – Quality and Design Roles
  • Fashion Styling and Personal Shopping

Entry Requirements

  • G.C.E. O/L passes required for NVQ Level 4
  • G.C.E. A/L or equivalent for NVQ Level 5
  • Age 17–35 years
  • Interest in art, design, and creativity preferred

📞 How to Apply

Regulatory Body: TVEC
Website: www.tvec.gov.lk
Phone: +94 11 2 186 200
Email: info@tvec.gov.lk
Find a Centre: nvq.gov.lk