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Diploma in Textile Technology at Durban University of Technology

Durban University of Technology, South Africa

Programme overview

The Diploma in Textile Technology is a three-year, NQF Level 6 qualification at Steve Biko Campus, Durban, preparing students for careers in the textile industry including manufacture of fibres, yarns and fabrics and their finishing. It is built on mathematics, chemistry and physics. Students can specialise in the dry side (yarn production and fabric manufacture) or the wet side (dyeing, printing and finishing).

Faculty: Faculty of Applied Sciences  |  Department: Department of Clothing and Textile Studies  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

What you will study

Covers fibre cultivation, yarn production and fabric manufacturing methods, dyeing, printing and finishing, colour physics and polymer chemistry, textile testing, product development and management skills.

Career pathways

Roles in local textile manufacturing operations, including production planning, fabric development and quality control.

Official programme page

Application information

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://onlineapps.dut.ac.za/

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