Higher Certificate in Fashion Design at Stadio (Pty) Ltd

Programme overview

Embark on an exciting journey into the world of fashion with our Higher Certificate in Fashion Design. This industry focused programme is a pathway to the dynamic fashion sector. This programme focuses on practical skills and techniques, with the hands-on experience needed to excel in design and construction, setting you up for a thriving career in the fashion industry.

Faculty: School of Fashion, Arts & Design | Duration: 1 Year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa

What you will study

Curriculum modules include Digital Aided Design, Fashion Design Techniques, Fashion Practice, Garment Construction A, Garment Construction B, Pattern Construction A, Pattern Construction B.

Career pathways

Graduates are equipped for jobs such as Assistant Designer, Assistant Pattern Maker, Fashion Design Assistant, Junior Apparel Constructionist, Dress Maker, Fashion Retail Assistant.

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Application information

Entry requirements

THE ADMISSION CRITERIA FOR THE HIGHER CERTIFICATE IN FASHION DESIGN ARE: Minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or additional language National Senior Certificate (NSC), with a minimum of 30% in three modules including a Home Language, and a minimum of 30% in three other modules. Life Orientation is not excluded from the admission requirements Pre-2008, a Senior Certificate (SC) with a minimum of English: 40% (home language) or 34% (first additional language) National Certificate (Vocational) with a minimum of 30% for English as a first or second language and no additional specified subjects prescribed at the further education exit level

ZAR 59,940 a year (2026). 2026 full-year tuition for first-year students, 120 credits, contact learning, upfront single-payment price; monthly-plan price over ten payments is R65 150. Excludes registration fee, study materials/textbooks and the application fee; later-year fees not Source

Contact Learning qualifications run from February to November, with the full-year tuition fee due by 28 February.

Distance Learning qualifications register per semester, with semester 1 payments due 31 March and semester 2 payments due 31 August; the second-semester intake for the Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase Teaching and the Higher Certificates in Education Assistance and Pre-School Education runs August to May.

Applications are open for 2027 Contact Learning and 2027 Distance Learning qualifications and are made online through the Apply Now page; downloadable application forms are available for selected Distance Learning qualifications.

Apply through the official page: https://studentportal.stadio.ac.za

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