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 the 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 organisations.

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
• 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 labelling 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 
• Course Fee: Rs. 10,000 x 12 Instalments = Rs. 120,000

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

Fee applicable to Overseas Students:

• Payment Plan: Registration Fee 20,000 
• Course Fee: Rs. 12,000 x 12 Instalments = Rs. 144,000

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

Reservations: Please call (+94) 76 828 7000 / (+94) 76 096 2407 / (+94) 77 447 9026