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Sustainability in the Textiles and Fashion Industry: OSVATES23 timing

Code: OSVATES23

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Credits:
55 ects

Duration:
1.5 years (55 cr)

Start semester:
Autumn 2023

Teaching language:
Finnish

Descriptions

Osaajakoulutukset are studies aimed at acquiring new skills without obtaining a degree. Students receive a certificate upon completion of the studies.

The Responsible Textile and Fashion Industry course helps you understand the importance of sustainability and how to apply what you learn to your own needs. The course consists of 11 modules that cover various topics related to sustainability in the textile and fashion industry. The modules are designed specifically for professionals in the industry or students aspiring to work in the field, who want to develop their skills in sustainability.

The modules include topics such as responsible design and pattern making, production planning, sustainability standards and ethical labels, responsible supply chain management, responsible materials, responsible e-commerce and content creation, as well as responsible and profitable project management and quality management. In addition, the course includes a project on turning waste materials into profitable products, providing you with practical experience in developing sustainable and responsible products. The modules also cover intellectual property rights (IPR) from a sustainability perspective.

The course is offered in collaboration with Turku University of Applied Sciences and Turku Vocational Institute. The theoretical studies provide basic knowledge of sustainability in the textile and fashion industry. In addition, the practical exercises included in the modules guide you in applying what you have learned in practical situations and developing your own skills.

The course is designed to be flexible, allowing you to complete the entire course or just certain modules according to your own needs and schedule. You can choose the modules that best match your development needs and interests.

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Code Name Credits (cr) 2023-2024 2024-2025 Autumn 2023 Spring 2024 Autumn 2024 1. / 2023 2. / 2023 3. / 2024 4. / 2024 5. / 2024 1. / 2024 2. / 2024
OSVATES23-1001

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55
TE00CP49 Sustainable Fashion Design and Pattern Drafting 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP50 Production Planning in the Textile and Fashion Industry 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CP51 Sustainable Quality Management in the Textile Industry 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CP52 Sustainable and High-Quality Sewing Techniques 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP53 Sustainability Standards and Ethical Labels 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP54 Responsible Supply Chain Management in International Trade 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CP55 Sustainable Materials 5 5 5 1.7 1.7 1.7
TE00CP56 Responsible E-commerce and Content Creation 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP57 Sustainable and Profitable Project Management 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP58 From Waste Material to Profitable Product - Product Development Project 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
TE00CP59 IPR 5 5 5 2.5 2.5
Total 55 35 20 15 20 20 7.5 7.5 6.8 6.8 6.8 10 10

Due to the timing of optional and elective courses, credit accumulation per semester / academic year may vary.