Course information

Micro-credential: Fast vs. slow fashion concept through holistic approach

Thematic pathway: Creating new products from old clothes

Part of module: Upcycling and Recycling in Fashion Design

EQF level: 4

ECTS credits: 1

Learning methods and duration: Approximately 25 hours (7 hours e-learning, 1 hours face-to-face, 15 hours work-based learning, 2 hours assessment) 

Form of participation: Online learning

Assessment methods: 

• Initial assesment (quiz)
• Formative assessment (quizzes, group works and activities)
• Summative assessment (projects and assignments)

General objective:

•  The key differences between fast and slow fashion, including their environmental, social, and economic impacts.
•  Core sustainability frameworks in fashion, such as the circular economy, the 5R principles, and the life cycle of a clothing product.
• Innovative and sustainable business approaches that promote responsible consumption and production in the fashion sector.

Timing: 1 Sept 2026 - 30 April 2027

Responsible institution: Klaipeda Technology Training Centre (Lithuania)

Contact person, email: Aurelija Bulciene, aurelija.bulciene@ktmc.lt

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Learning outcomes

Knowledge

After the completion of this module, learners will:

• Understand the fundamental differences between fast and slow fashion and their environmental, social, and economic impacts.
• Describe key sustainability frameworks used in the fashion industry, including the circular economy, the 5R principles, and the life cycle of a clothing product.
• Recognize examples of sustainable business models and good industry practices that promote responsible production and consumption.

Skills

After the completion of this module, learners will be able to:

• Analyse the life cycle of a fashion product, identifying stages with the highest environmental impact and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate fashion brands or systems to identify unethical practices and sustainability gaps.
• Develop a basic sustainable business model or strategy that incorporates slow fashion principles and circular economy approaches.

Competences

After the completion of this module, learners will:

• Make informed judgments about sustainability challenges in the fashion sector and propose alternative solutions aligned with slow fashion principles.
• Apply sustainability concepts (5R, eco-design, circularity) to improve or assess fashion-related processes or products.
• Engage responsibly as a consumer or emerging professional, advocating for ethical, sustainable, and circular practices within the TCLF sector.