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Course Overview

Pre-production analysis, selection of appropriate techniques and technology, flow and efficiency, human resource ethics, environmental concerns, and quality and costing are assessed and applied for the sustainable production of small batch apparel products. While the context of this program is apparel, the processes, management tools, and knowledge could be applied to product management in other fields.

This Sustainable Fashion Production graduate certificate program prepares graduates to manage the manufacturing process of small batch apparel products. Pre-production analysis, selection of appropriate techniques and technology, flow and efficiency, human resource ethics, environmental concerns, and quality and costing are assessed and applied for the sustainable production of small batch apparel products.

Students will examine manufacturing methods including lean, machinery, material requirements and production flow, and observe first-hand the development and manufacture of apparel products. Management of production will be experienced through the development of costing, capacity, process mapping, work measurement, value stream mapping and other planning tools.

Students will learn to conduct an analysis of the environmental impact and ethical treatment of production workers to discern optimum sustainable product development and manufacturing decisions. Students will use industry technology, such as product lifecycle management tools, to track apparel products through product development and manufacturing stages. While the context of this program is apparel, the processes, management tools and knowledge could be applied to product design in other fields.

Learning Outcomes

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to:

  1. Select appropriate apparel production techniques and technology (e.g., machines, cutting room) to optimize manufacturing results.
  2. Manage the manufacture of garments using lean manufacturing and small batch production principles.
  3. Implement pre-production processes, including textile sourcing and equipment analysis, to ensure sustainable production.
  4. Manage the steps of the manufacturing process using product lifecycle management tools and software.
  5. Assess apparel manufacturing processes for evidence of social, environmental, and economic sustainability.
  6. Perform costing, time and plant layout to determine production flow and efficient use of resources.
  7. Analyze cost and quality of materials to inform product development and manufacturing decisions.

Entry Requirement 

Admission Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in the fields of Fashion, Business or Engineering with a minimum program GPA of 2.7 OR
  • Applicants with degrees or diplomas from other fields, with a minimum program GPA of 2.7, may apply with a resume and will be considered with at least 2 years' previous work experience in the apparel field (resume required)

Please note: Applicants without a fashion background will be required to FASH 1082 (World of Fashion) in Semester 1. If this is a requirement, you will be advised of this in your offer of admission.

English Language Requirements:

  DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMS
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMS AND FAST-TRACK/ BRIDGES** GBC DEGREE PROGRAMS*
George Brown English for Academic (EAP) Program Level 8 Level 9 Level 9
IELTS (Academic) 6.0, minimum 5.5 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each skill band
TOEFL 80 (online) minimum 20 in each skill band 88 (online) minimum 22 in each skill band 84 (online) minimum 21 in each skill band
MELAB 80 85 85
PTE (Academic) 54, overall minimum
50 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
60, overall minimum
55 in each skill band
CAEL 60 (overall) 70 overall (writing 60) 70 overall (writing 60)
Cambridge English Exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency) 169 or more (with no individual skill below 162) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169) 176 or more (with no individual skill below 169)
George Brown Admissions Test (Mature applicants only) Available Available Not Available

Fees

Base Tuition Fee:

  1. $14600 for 2 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  2. $21900 for 3 semesters (2020-2021 Programs)
  3. Incidental Fees (student ID student association membership etc): $2000

This information was accurate on : 10/04/2021
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