Courses required to become a Pattern Maker in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Pattern Maker in South Africa, offered at Berea College of Technology, Brooklyn City College and Cape Town College of Fashion Design, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 14 courses across 6 South African institutions (1 public university and 5 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Pattern Maker: 3 Diplomas, 1 NATED Certificate (N4-N6), 7 Short Course / Skills Programmes, 1 Bachelor's Degree and 2 Higher Certificates. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Arts, Design & Media course category.

Where to study to become a Pattern Maker in South Africa

The 1 public university and 5 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Pattern Maker. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Pattern Makers (1)

One option here: the Diploma in Fashion Design at DUT. See its exact admission requirements in the course list below.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Pattern Makers (5)

13 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Pattern Maker, including the Diploma: Dressmaking and Pattern Cutting (Fashion Design) and National N Diploma: Clothing Production (Fashion Design). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Pattern Maker

14 courses

Universities (1)

Durban University of Technology logo

Diploma in Fashion Design

DUT · Diploma · 3 years
See requirements

Private Colleges (13)

Brooklyn City College logo

National N Diploma: Clothing Production (Fashion Design)

BCC · NATED Certificate (N4-N6) · 18 months theory plus 18 months experiential training, N4 to N6
See requirements
Cape Town College of Fashion Design logoSee requirements
Cape Town College of Fashion Design logo

Evening Wear

CTCFD · Short Course / Skills Programme
See requirements
Cape Town College of Fashion Design logo

Garment Technology Foundation Principles

CTCFD · Short Course / Skills Programme
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Cape Town College of Fashion Design logo

Learn Sewing Basics

CTCFD · Short Course / Skills Programme
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Cape Town College of Fashion Design logo

Lingerie

CTCFD · Short Course / Skills Programme
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Cape Town College of Fashion Design logoSee requirements
Cape Town College of Fashion Design logoSee requirements
Cape Town College of Fashion Design logo

Tailoring

CTCFD · Short Course / Skills Programme
See requirements