UniFash - AZAV-certified educational provider
AZAV certified
Training provider
Terms in July
Information for Agencies and Job Centres

Multiplier information for employment agencies and job centres

Professional and concise classification of the AZAV-certified further training „Fashion Design and Tailoring“ for team leaders, employment services, further training advice, and other consulting areas.

AZAV-Certified Training Provider Measure number 759 / 170 / 25 6 months full-time 720 teaching units 100 % online English or German

Participation is free of charge. The central online appointments are for providing consolidated information to counselling staff and team leaders. A preliminary individual meeting is not required.

6 months Full-time further education
720 teaching units Practice-oriented qualification
100 % online Location-independent execution
AZAV Sponsorship and Programme Approval
The purpose of the information

Reliable information for counselling practice

The online information is intended for employees and managers of employment agencies and job centres who advise customers on vocational further training, career reorientation, and qualifications.

UniFash presents the measure factually and explains, for which people further training can be generally suitable, which practical skills are built up and how the measure can be classified professionally.

The decision regarding funding with an educational voucher, as well as the examination of personal and labour market requirements, remain entirely with the responsible employment agency or job centre.

Labour market classification

Labour market relevance of UniFash further education

In addition to personal suitability, the employability of further training is particularly important for advising and funding decisions.

UniFash has summarised the relevance of the „Fashion Design and Bespoke Tailoring“ course for the job market in a separate document. This elaboration objectively assesses qualification requirements, potential fields of activity, and further career prospects.

Classification of relevant fashion, textile, and craft sectors
Overview of possible professional fields
Reference to cutting techniques, sewing techniques and tailoring
Basis for expert advice and individual case assessment
Added value for the department

Bundled information instead of numerous individual conversations

The event conveys essential key figures, target group characteristics and professional networking opportunities in a compact and unified format.

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Quick assessment

Advisory staff receive a structured overview of content, scope, learning format, target groups, and measure number.

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Clear distinction

The measure is presented as vocational training and expressly not as a substitute for a classic dual vocational training.

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Applied orientation

The focus is on cutting techniques, sewing techniques, fashion design, tailoring, practical workshops, and portfolio work.

Action compact

Professional Further Education Course in Fashion Design and Bespoke Tailoring

The most important details for professional and funding-related guidance within the department.

Provider UniFash | German Elite Fashion Academy
Training Programme Reference Number 759 / 170 / 25
Duration 6 months full-time
Scope 720 teaching units
Learning format 100 % online
Course languages English or German
Certification AZAV Holder and Measure Approval
Government funding Training voucher if requirements are met
Main focus Practical experience, workpieces and portfolio
Certified quality

AZAV-Sponsorship Licence and Measure Approval

UniFash is approved as a training provider by AZAV. Furthermore, there is a separate approval for the further education course in fashion design and tailoring.

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AZAV approved carrier status

The provider certification documents that UniFash GmbH meets the requirements for an accredited training provider in accordance with the Accreditation and Certification Ordinance for Employment Promotion.

Open carrier certificate
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AZAV Measure Approval

The approval for the measure refers to the further training course in fashion design and tailoring and documents the approval of the specific further training measure.

Open Certificate of Measures
Research-based and close to craftsmanship

Development based on a research paper

The didactic and subject-specific concept of UniFash was developed on the basis of the research work „Revolutionising German Fashion Education“ developed.

The research paper examines how fashion education can be made practice-oriented, digitally accessible, and more closely aligned with professional competencies. The insights gained from this were transferred into the learning methodology, structure, and practical orientation of the further education.

The curriculum is guided by core competence areas of the apprenticeship in the bespoke tailoring trade and is supplemented by in-depth content from fashion design, pattern drafting, pattern making, digital learning, and portfolio development.

Important distinction: The six-month measure is vocational further training. It does not replace a dual vocational training and does not automatically lead to a recognised professional qualification in the tailoring trade.
Potential target audiences

Which customers can the measure be suitable for?

The personal suitability and the labour market necessity of support must always be assessed by the responsible authority on a case-by-case basis.

Job seekers with an interest in fashion, textiles, and design
People re-entering the workforce
People with a craft or creative interest
People with experience in sewing or textile work
Graduates of home economics educational courses
Individuals with professional aspirations in fashion, tailoring, or textile-related fields
Agenda

Contents of the Multiplier Information

The event is scheduled to last approximately 45 to 60 minutes and includes a joint Q&A session.

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Introducing the training provider

UniFash, supporting structure, AZAV certification, and organisational framework.

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Classification of the measure

Duration, scope, mode of learning, languages, course code and course accreditation.

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Relevance to the labour market

Skills requirements, areas of work and potential career paths.

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Target audiences and suitability

Possible starting positions, career goals and counselling approaches.

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Research-based curriculum

Fashion design, pattern-making, sewing techniques, garments and portfolio work.

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Questions from Consulting Practice

Bundled clarification of frequent technical and organisational questions.

Target audience bridge

From career orientation to craft-related qualification

UniFash is developing complementary contacts with home economics schools to inform individuals with backgrounds in textiles, design, or practical skills about suitable career opportunities.

Career guidance
and school
Consultation by
Agency or job centre
AZAV-certified
Further training
Professional or
Craft-related connection
Subject to appropriate professional suitability, it can be assessed in the future whether a craft-related pathway towards an intermediate examination in bespoke tailoring is possible via the responsible authorities, the guild, or the Chamber of Crafts. Admission, participation in examinations, or recognition is not guaranteed and must be assessed by the responsible authorities on a case-by-case basis.
Online appointments in July 2026

Select a central information appointment

Both appointments cover the same content. Participation in one of the two appointments is sufficient.

Frequently asked questions

Responses for Employment Agencies and Job Centres

Is UniFash approved as an AZAV training provider?

Yes. UniFash GmbH holds AZAV provider certification. Additionally, there is separate course certification for the further education course in fashion design and tailoring.

Is there a labour market assessment?

Yes. UniFash has summarised the labour market relevance of further training in a separate document. The PDF can be opened directly in the „Labour Market Relevance“ section.

Is the information event free of charge?

Yes. Participation in both online appointments is free of charge. Attendance at one of the two appointments is sufficient.

Is further training eligible for funding with an education voucher?

The measure is AZAV-certified. Funding via an education voucher is possible, provided that the personal and labour market requirements are met in individual cases. The decision on funding is made exclusively by the responsible employment agency or the responsible job centre.

Is the further training based on research work?

Yes. The didactic and subject-specific concept was developed on the basis of the research work „Revolutionizing German Fashion Education“. The research findings were translated into learning methodology, digital implementation, and practical orientation.

Does the curriculum focus on the bespoke tailoring trade?

The curriculum is based on key competence areas of the apprenticeship for bespoke tailoring. Additionally, fashion design, advanced pattern-making, pattern technology, digital learning formats, and portfolio work are taught. The programme is a continuing professional development course and not a complete dual vocational training.

Does the event take place entirely online?

Yes. The course will be conducted entirely online. Practical assignments, work samples, pattern constructions and portfolio work are mandatory components.

Is an intermediate examination guaranteed in the bespoke tailoring trade?

No. If the candidate has the relevant vocational qualifications, it can be assessed in the future whether a craft-related path to the intermediate examination is possible. The responsible craft authorities will decide on admission and recognition in each individual case.

Inform your consulting team concisely and uniformly

Please select one of the two July dates or forward this page within your department to the relevant advisory areas, team leaders and multipliers.