Micro-credential: Sustainable practices in TCLF
Part of pathway / module: Strategic leadership and quality management in TCLF sector
/ Quality and operational excellence
EQF level: 7
ECTS credits: 1
Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours (Online learning including initial assessment, quizzes after each unit, final assessment and video experience)
Assessment methods:
- Initial assesment (quiz)
- Formative assessment (quizzes)
- Summative assessment (final assignment)
General objective: The learner will be introduced to:
- Identify and minimize environmental impact by implementing eco-friendly production techniques, waste reduction strategies, and sustainable material sourcing.
- Develop and integrate sustainable supply chain management strategies, including traceability, ethical sourcing, and responsible production in TCLF sectors.
- Assess and apply digital solutions (such as AI, IoT, etc.) to enhance quality control, sustainability tracking, and regulatory compliance.
- Implement innovative sustainable practices, including zero-waste design, eco-design in fashion, sustainable supply chain management strategies and bio-based materials to promote resource efficiency.
- Develop corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies that align with sustainability goals and ethical labour practices in the TCLF sectors.
- Critically evaluate emerging trends and innovations in sustainable fashion, textile recycling, and digital transformation to drive continuous improvement in quality management.
- Apply sustainable production techniques, incorporating waste reduction and eco-friendly innovations to meet industry sustainability standards.
Timing: 4 January - 30 April 2027
Responsible institution: Tampere University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
Contact person, email: Marja Rissanen, marja.rissanen@tuni.fi
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Describe eco-friendly production techniques and waste reduction strategies in the TCLF sector
- Explain principles of sustainable supply chains, responsible sourcing, and ethical labor practices
- Recognize digital solutions (AI, IoT, etc.) for quality control and sustainability tracking
- Explain innovative approaches such as zero-waste design, eco-design, and bio-based materials
- Describe corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks and their role in promoting sustainability and ethical practices
- Recognize emerging trends like textile recycling, circular economy, and digital transformation
Skills
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Apply sustainable production techniques, incorporating waste reduction and eco-friendly innovations to meet industry sustainability standards
- Develop and integrate sustainable supply chain management strategies, including traceability, ethical sourcing, and responsible production in TCLF sectors
- Assess and apply digital solutions (such as AI, IoT, etc.) to enhance quality control, sustainability tracking, and regulatory compliance
- Develop CSR strategies that align with sustainability goals and ethical labour practices in the TCLF sectors
- Critically evaluate emerging trends and innovations in sustainable fashion, textile recycling, and digital transformation to drive continuous improvement in quality management
Competences
After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to implement innovative sustainable practices, including zero-waste design, eco-design in fashion, sustainable supply chain management strategies and bio-based materials to promote resource efficiency
- Demonstrate the ability to implement eco-friendly production and waste reduction strategies.
- Manage sustainable supply chain practices, including ethical sourcing and traceability.
- Execute digital sustainability tracking and quality control systems in TCLF operations.
- Support the integration of innovative materials and design practices for resource efficiency.
- Develop and implement CSR initiatives and ethical labor policies within TCLF organizations
- Collaborate to drive continuous improvement through adoption of circular economy and digital transformation practices.
- Teacher
Marja Rissanen