This program provides in-depth knowledge and practical skills in textile dyeing, printing, and finishing. Students learn about modern dyeing machines, colour development for bulk production, textile printing techniques, and quality assurance standards. The course also covers workplace management, planning, problem-solving, process improvement, and sustainability practices to prepare diploma holders or certified professionals for leadership roles in the textile industry.
Main Subject Areas
- Textile Technology
- Textile Dyes and Auxiliaries
- Dyeing and finishing machines
- Process of Dye Application
- Colour Development for bulk dyeing
- Textile printing technology
- Textile finishing technology
- Workplace information management
- Dyeing Operation Team Management
- Problem Solving Techniques
- Process Improvement and Sustainability
- Techniques of Quick Change Over
- Quality assurance for end customers
- Workplace Communications Management
- Planning & scheduling work at workplace
National Diploma courses
Course
Part TimeDuration
01 YearDepartment
39Venue
SlitaMedium
Entry Requirements
Must have one of the following qualifications; a) NVQ level 4 in the relevant field, or b) NVQ Level 3 in a relevant field with 2 years of relevant work experience in occupations where no NVQ Level 4 qualification package available, or c) Foreign qualification certified by National Qualification Authority of originating country which is equivalent to NVQ 4 in NVQF of Sri Lanka, or d) Foundation program equivalent NVQ 4 content in the relevant field, or e) Enrolment criteria specified by industry regulatory agencies (e.g. Civil Aviation Authority), or f) G.C.E. (A/L) (SLQF Level 2) in relevant stream with 3 subjects, or g) Acceptable secondary school advance level qualification issued by overseas country. Candidate who enrolled through G.C.E. (A/L) (SLQF Level 2) must undergo a gap filling program equivalent to NVQ Level 4 in the relevant field. Those who intend enrolling for engineering technology diploma courses must have obtained a credit pass for mathematics at G.C.E. (O/L).
