Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology

The certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology provides a comprehensive introduction to all the skills and knowledge needed to bring your creative vision to life.

This programme goes beyond the basics, equipping you with the tools to broaden and deepen your understanding of garment-making while preparing you for a career in the fashion industry or even further study.

This certificate blends creative expression with technical expertise, preparing you for roles like fashion designer, pattern maker, production manager, or sewing technician. It also provides a pathway to further education, from diploma to bachelor-level studies.

Supported by experienced professionals in a friendly studio environment, you’ll work with industry-standard equipment and build a portfolio that showcases your talent and potential and ability.

Whitecliffe College is New Zealand’s highest-ranked and most awarded institution in the private education sector. Established in 1984, it is a long-standing Category One Private Training Establishment (PTE), recognized for its excellence and innovation.

Whitecliffe stands as a cornerstone of New Zealand’s private education landscape, with a rich combined legacy of over 130 years dedicated to outstanding teaching and academic excellence across the fields of Fine Arts, Design, Fashion Design, Information Technology, and Creative Arts Therapies.

The merger of three of New Zealand’s oldest PTEs has strengthened Whitecliffe’s position as a leading force in tertiary education. Offering a comprehensive range of programmes — from certificates and undergraduate degrees to master’s qualifications (Levels 4–9) — Whitecliffe is synonymous with academic distinction and is deeply committed to shaping students into global citizens and future leaders in their chosen professions.

At Whitecliffe, we actively collaborate with industry partners to ensure work-integrated learning, deliver high-quality academic programmes, and prepare our graduates for successful, fulfilling careers.

Our graduates are innovators and trailblazers, confident in their skills and ready to lead the future.