Certificate Course in Apparel Merchandising

Course Objectives: Certificate course in Apparel Merchandising is a six-month (120 hours) program designed to provide the students with a sound foundation in introduction to textiles, apparel merchandising, manufacturing technology and managerial aspects of apparel manufacturing.
After successful completion of this program a student will be professionally competent to choose his career as Merchandiser, Quality Assurance Manager, Sample Room Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Industrial Engineer, Production Manager, Factory Manager, Compliance Manager in the RMG sector including woven, knit, as well as sweater at home and abroad.

Course Structure
Name of Program
Certificate Course in Apparel Merchandising
Total Hour
120 hours + Internship
Duration
Six month/ five month
· 6 month for 2 days per week ( Friday & Saturday)
· 5 month for 3 days per week ( Monday, Tuesday & Thursday)
Number of Seats
25
Eligibility
Minimum Graduation and equivalent
Total fees
27,200/=

Course Contents
Module
Module Title
Contents




1st



Introduction to Textile
History and development of textile
Textile fiber and yarn
Fabrics for clothing (woven)
Fabrics for clothing (Knit)
Non-woven fabric study
Fabric dyeing, printing & finishing
Fabric analysis





2nd





Merchandising for
Woven and Knit Garment
Structure of apparel industry
Buyer and product dimension
Merchandising and its function
Consumption
Costing and pricing
Trim and accessories analysis
Time and action calendar
Overview of apparel production
Seam, stitch and sewing thread consumption
Introduction to Industrial Engineering
Introduction to garment wash
Finishing and final inspection



3rd


Merchandising for Sweater
Introduction to fashion.
Managing Lines and Components of Merchandising
Apparel markets, buyer types, buying plan
Introduction to fully fashion garments
Sweater production process and quality measures
P.O Analysis, consumption, costing
Inco-terms, Trade Barriers
Introduction CSR