Diploma in Quality Management for Textile and Garments

Course Overview

The Diploma in Quality Management for Textile and Garments is a comprehensive program designed to equip students and professionals with the knowledge, technical skills, and best practices essential for managing and ensuring quality in textile and garment manufacturing industries. This program bridges the gap between textile production and quality assurance, preparing participants for roles in quality control, inspection, compliance, and continuous improvement.

This diploma is ideal for textile engineers, garment technologists, quality control inspectors, production supervisors, and individuals aspiring to build a career in textile quality management.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Set up and manage quality systems in textile and garment production.

• Identify, assess, and control quality issues at different production stages.

• Lead quality audits and manage client requirements for compliance.

• Enhance operational efficiency and reduce rework and wastage.

• Drive a culture of continuous quality improvement within organizations.
  

Course Content
Introduction to the Textile and Apparel Industry

Overview of the global textile and apparel industry
Sri Lankan textile and apparel sector
Supply chain in apparel manufacturing
Types of textile products
Role of quality management in the apparel industry
Apparel manufacturing workflow
Psychological aspect of quality

Fundamentals of Textiles and Apparel
Fibre types (natural and synthetic)
Yarn manufacturing processes
Fabric formation: weaving, knitting, and non-woven fabrics
Fabric construction and finishing processes
Fabric weight, shrinkage, and handle
Fabric properties and performance
Fabric defects and causes
Garment components and accessories

Fabric and Garment Testing
Physical testing (strength, shrinkage, dimensional stability, etc.)
Colour quality and colour matching
Fabric performance testing
Eco labels, environmental, and safety compliance

Apparel Manufacturing Processes

Pre-Production Process
Sample development
Fabric and trim approvals
Pre-production meetings

Cutting Room Operations
Fabric spreading and cutting methods
Marker planning
Cutting quality control

Sewing Operations
Sewing machinery and equipment
Stitch types and seam classifications
Garment assembly techniques

Finishing and Packing
Finishing processes
Pressing and trimming
Packing procedures

Production Flow

Line layout and production flow management

Merchandising

Role of merchandising in quality
Tech pack interpretation (advanced)
Measurement tolerances
Buyer compliance standards

Pattern Making

Quality issues in Pattern Development
Fit issues and corrections

Work Study

Method study and Time study
Line balancing principles
Bottleneck identification

Role of HR in Quality

People Management skills
Work Environment
Skill Upgrading

Compliance, Standards, and Audits
Regulatory requirements and export standards
Social compliance (labour standards and environmental regulations)
Supplier audits
Internal and external auditing procedures
Industry certifications and sustainability standards

Principles of Quality Management
Definition and dimensions of quality (fit, appearance, durability, safety)
Quality control vs. quality assurance
Cost of quality
Quality planning
Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001)
Total Quality Management (TQM)
Quality culture and leadership
Continuous improvement (Kaizen, PDCA Cycle)
Quality documentation systems

Causes of defects and remedial actions
Defect classification
Defect analysis
Root cause analysis
Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
Quality improvement techniques

Quality Control, Systems, Tools and Techniques
Inline inspection
End-line inspection
Final inspection procedures
Acceptable Quality Level (AQL)
4-Point Fabric Inspection System
10-Point Fabric Inspection System
2.5 AQL garment inspection
Sampling methods
Inspection reporting systems
Buyer compliance requirements
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
Seven Japanese QC tools
Lean tools and Six Sigma basics

Visual Inspection and Finishing Quality
Identification of visual defects in fabrics and garments
Stain removal techniques
Finishing defects and remedies
Care labels and garment labeling standards
Packaging requirements
Final inspection and pre-shipment checks

Continuous Improvement and Digital Tools in Apparel Quality
AI tools in Apparel Quality Management
Modern Quality Management Systems in Apparel
Continuous Improvement in Apparel Quality
Use of IT and Digital Systems in Quality Management
Integration: Data-Driven Quality Improvement

Final Project – Problem Solving

Assessment Mode: Please note that students who are in Sri Lanka will be required to participate on campus for practical assessments.
 
Duration               : 1 Year

Medium                : Mixed (Sinhala/English)

Commencement   : 29th May 2026

Entry Requirements : 
Passed GCE (O/L) with six months of work experience in the apparel industry OR
Sat for GCE (O/L) with five years of work experience in the apparel industry.

Payment Plan     

Registration Fee 20,000 (Early Bird Offer: Register before 15th May: Registration Fee: Rs. 10,000 Only)

Course Fee          : Rs. 10,000 x 12 Installments = Rs. 120,000

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees.

Fee applicable to Overseas Students:

Payment Plan      : Registration Fee 20,000 (Early Bird Offer: Register before 15th May: Registration Fee: Rs. 10,000 Only)

Course Fee          : Rs. 12,000 x 12 Installments = Rs. 144,000

Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees.

Reservations: Please call - 076 828 7000 / 076 096 2407 / 077 447 9026