This program is for students who have successfully completed the Foundation Year Intro to Technical Apparel Design diploma as well as clothing industry vocational high school or higher national vocational diploma graduates looking to upskill and perfect their competencies, or employees with prior experience in clothing assembly.

Upon completion of this program, the student will master varying draping techniques: skirts, blouses, dresses, jackets; to be able to craft a muslin prototype on a dress form and then transfer it to a pattern to create a fabric prototype.

The AICP provides students with the necessary tools and equipment: a specialized drafting table, a professional dress form, sewing machines, overlockers, and ironing equipment.