HNC Fashion Business

Course Content

The fashion industry is exciting and always evolving and this course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required for a career within a fashion business environment. The units studied include: Fashion Merchandising; Business Management; Public Relations: Principles and Practice; Textile Technology; Retail Buying; Fashion Forecasting; Range Planning. Learners will also develop their digital skills which will help them present range plans and mood boards. Learners will also help plan and organise the College Fashion Show enabling them to work with our industry partners.

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have an interest in the fashion industry and at least one Higher at Grade C or above, a relevant NQ/NC Award or Certificate Course with at least 12 units. Applicants will attend a recruitment workshop and undertake a written exercise to determine their suitability for the course. Relevant industry/life experience or other qualifications will also be considered.

Method of Assessment

Each unit will be continually assessed through end of unit assessments or by the completion of course work. No end of course assessment or exam.

Future Prospects

On successful completion, learners may gain employment, enhance their careers within a fashion business environment, start their own business or gain entry to a fashion-related degree at universities throughout Scotland.