Qualifications: Tekstiili- ja muotiala

Holders of the Further vocational qualification in the Textiles and Fashion Industry

• follow the development of the industry and utilise their knowledge of the developments of services, products and manufacture in diverse ways in their work
• work in a professional and a quality-conscious manner and with cost-awareness, promoting the principles of sustainable development.
• communicate about their skills and carry out marketing communications about products or services and produce content
• productise a product or a service
• serve customers and work in a customer-oriented, responsible and goal-oriented manner observing the rules of working life in the global and multi-cultural operating environment of the industry
• according to their choices, make materials or products used in the industry or produce services
• use different raw materials, materials and working methods in appropriate ways, taking into consideration their special properties
• use the machines, equipment and tools of the industry diversely
• keep up to date with and take advantage of the phenomena in fashion and use their knowledge of traditions and design skills
• exploit trends, visual aspects and shape control in their work.

Qualification holders have the vocational skills required in working life, specialising according to their choices in the design and manufacture of textiles and fashion products or in the production of services.

Qualification holders who have completed the Specialist vocational qualification in the Textiles and Fashion Industry have in-depth vocational skills suitable for the development of product manufacture, services or activities in the industry according to the choices they have made. They are able to instruct, guide, assess and develop the work processes, work methods and tools of the industry and work responsibly and with an awareness of the importance of ecological and ethical issues in promoting sustainable development in the industry. As necessary, they know how to draw on the latest trends, their expertise in materials and their cultural and heritage knowledge as well as digitality. Qualification holders work in networks, improve their competence and follow the global development of the industry. They work in a goal-oriented and flexible manner as part of a team or network.