New Zealand Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector with people who are able to use advanced technical skills in patternmaking, garment construction, and production to meet customer requirements and organisational procedures.

This qualification is suitable for experienced people working in the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector and recognises the wide range of specific technical skills and knowledge required to operate as production assistants, merchandise assistants, specification technicians, assistant stylists and assistant designers.

Graduates will be capable of complete self-management of learning and performance within defined contexts.

Sewtec Fashion Academy (formally DAS Training Solutions Ltd) is an NZQA registered, category two Independent Tertiary Institute founded in 2001. It was established to provide a high standard of practical, hands-on education.

In 2013 DAS re-branded itself as GÇÿSewtec Fashion Academy' in order to clearly define the educational focus of the Company. The two directors (pictured) come from a wide variety of backgrounds, but between them have over 20 years experience working in the NZ education field. The directors work in the business and are dedicated to upholding the excellent standard of education and friendliness Sewtec is known for.