Micro-credential: Adaptability, communication skills and creative thinking in textile sector
Part of pathway: Creative and functional fashion design
Part of module: Soft skills and problem solving in textile sector
EQF level: 4
ECTS credits: 2
Learning methods and duration: Approximately 50 hours: 14 hours e-learning (12 hours thematic content and 2 hours video content), 31 hours practical exercises, self-directed and work-based learning (including face-to-face/hybrid activities where applicable), and 5 hours initial and final assessment.
Assessment methods:
- Initial assessment: diagnostic multiple-choice quiz.
- Formative assessment: mini-quizzes, case-study tasks, reflection activities, practical exercises and workplace-based activities.
- Summative assessment: final assessment with multiple-choice, true/false, short-answer and scenario-based questions.
General objective: The learner will be introduced to:
- the role of soft skills in modern textile and fashion workplaces;
- practical strategies for adapting to technological and process changes;
- effective communication, teamwork, negotiation and conflict management;
- structured problem-solving and creative thinking methods for improving textile products and processes.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
After the completion of this micro-credential, learners will:
- explain the role of adaptability, communication, teamwork, conflict management and creative thinking in textile and fashion workplaces;
- describe technological, process, behavioural and cognitive adaptability and recognise common technological and process changes in the textile sector;
- distinguish verbal, non-verbal and digital communication and explain principles of clear documentation, active listening and feedback;
- describe common sources of workplace conflict and basic negotiation and problem-solving methods, including the Thomas-Kilmann model, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagram and Brainwriting 6-3-5;
- explain how SCAMPER, Design Thinking and lateral thinking can support product, process and sustainability innovation.
Skills
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- adapt work procedures to changes in technology, materials, workflows or production requirements;
- apply effective verbal, non-verbal and digital communication strategies in team collaboration;
- use negotiation and structured problem-solving techniques to resolve workplace conflicts and identify root causes;
- generate creative ideas to improve textile products, processes or sustainability practices;
- propose and present practical solutions clearly, using evidence, examples and visual support where appropriate.
Competences
After the completion of this micro-credential, learners will:
- respond constructively and independently to technological and organisational change;
- communicate and collaborate responsibly within interdisciplinary and diverse textile teams;
- manage disagreements constructively and contribute to shared workplace decisions;
- contribute innovative and feasible ideas that balance creativity, quality, cost, efficiency and sustainability.
- Teacher
Mateja Rajh Jager