This qualification is for persons who have an interest in the Apparel and Textile industry. It introduces trainees to some of the fundamental competencies such as design fundamentals; Basic pattern making principles; garment construction and adaptation techniques required for the apparel industry. Interested individuals must be supervised and given clear directions on how to complete the tasks. The knowledge and skills components are geared to the specific task assigned.

Persons who complete this qualification can be employed in the following jobs:
 Career Path – Articulation and Specialisation
After achieving the ATA20316 Certificate in Fashion and Clothing Technology, individuals could progress to other qualifications in the Apparel and Textile Sector and the broader Apparel Industry.

• Listing ID: 3871
• Institution Category: Specialised Institutions
• Institution Type: Public
• Field of Study: Clothing & Textile
• Awarding Body: NCTVET
• Qualification Level:
• Education Sector: Technical and Vocational
• Qualification Code: ATA20316
• ISCED Code: 02 Arts & Humanities- 021 Arts- 0212 Fashion, interior and industrial design
• Qualification Developer: NCTVET Standards & Assessment Development Unit
• Quality Assurance Body: NCTVET
• Entry Requirements: ATA10816 – Garment & Textile Technology
  Individuals may enter level 2 Certification in the Fashion & Clothing Technology after completing Garment & Textile Technology at Level 1. Where lower-level qualification plans exist, these MUST be completed.