FULL-TIME COURSES
SEWAFRICA offers a number of options for individuals wanting to enter into the fashion industry. The National Certificate course is accredited by the Fibre, Processing and Manufacturing (FP&M) SETA , and the centre is registered with Culture, Arts, Tourism, Hospitality, Sports (CATHS) SETA and the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO).
The full-time courses run Monday to Friday with face to face contact hours each day. The hours preceding or following the contact time may be used by learners to complete prescribed tasks and activities or continue with supplementary enrichment exercises that complement the course offered at SEWAFRICA.
There are two full-time courses available, each offering a range of skills depending on the student’s level of education and requirements.
National Certificate in Fashion & Manufacturing
Qualification SAQA 48806: National Certificate Clothing Manufacturing Processes – Pattern Maker
This course is a one-year course, aimed at individuals with Grade 11 or 12 who want to study Fashion Design and gain the skills to start their own business or find employment in the Fashion Industry. The entry requirement is Grade 11 and the minimum age is 18 years. The course is accredited by FP&M SETA which issues the National Certificates and is the Quality Assurance Body for verification of results.
All learners who complete the full-time National Certificate course are given A FREE SEWING MACHINE. Cash Option Once off Payment for 2025 R 29,590 or Installment Option 2025:Registration R 6,000 and ten monthly installments of R 2,590.
Certificate in Fashion
This course is a one-year course, that covers a range of modules that include Introduction to Design, Garment Construction (Domestic), students use commercial and center-based patterns, and complete a computer-based Introduction to Business of Fashion Module.
The entry requirement is Grade 10, a pass on a center-based assessment and the minimum age is 18 years. The course is not accredited through SAQA and the certificate is issued from SEWAFRICA.
At the end of each year, students participate in a Fashion Show to showcase their work. Students, design, make the patterns, and model their own garments.