Professional Development Diploma Footwear Programme

Course Level: Level 4

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Creative Arts & Media

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: One A level and four GCSEs at grade C or above, BTEC National Diploma, Advanced GNVQ or suitable industry experience.

Study Hours: 25
Nº of Weeks:36

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: You can progress onto the BA (Honours) Footwear Design course at De Montfort University or gain employment within the footwear manufacturing and footwear retail design industry.

Careers Progression: Roles within the footwear and retail sector, in design, product development and manufacture.

Course Description:
Develop your understanding of the global footwear economy, its future and the management skills needed to support it.

Description Breakdown:
The course provides professional updating, supports career progression and provides the skills and knowledge essential for the changing needs of the industry.The course is unique in covering footwear fashion, design, pattern cutting, CAD, footwear materials and quality testing, quality control, footwear technology, practical shoemaking, costing, IT and management techniques. There are also visits to factories and overseas footwear exhibitions.

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 12

Trips Residentials: The course is intensive and a mature approach is required. You will need to possess a high degree of self motivation and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Qualification: Professional Development Diploma

Tuition Fees: 8500
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 8500

Additional Costs Total: 0