Textile Coloration Science and Technology, leading to Textile Coloration Certificate (TCC) is a unique course designed to meet the needs of the textile industry by educating the world about the science behind coloration processes.
The course is part time, a total of 3 years in duration,

Part 1, Year 1 – 1 academic year, 2 taught modules, as below, comprising 8 and 12 hours contact time and 32 and 48 hours of independent learning respectively. Leads to the Foundation Textile Coloration Certificate FTCC and access to Part 2.

Part 2, Years 1 and 2 – 2 academic years, 3 modules per year consisting of a total of 40 hours contact time and 80 hours independent learning. leads to the Textile Coloration Certificate TCC and

Provides the perfect pathway towards studying Textile Coloration Science and Technology on our higher level course that is comparable to a UK Honours degree qualification, and leads to  Associateship of the Society of Dyers and Colourists (ASDC)

The overall aims of the course are to:
a. Explore the fundamental processes and scientific principles behind textile coloration
b. Develop both scientific understanding and personal learning and thinking skills
c. Develop a range of transferable skills such as decision making, information analysis and written and verbal communication.

Learners from diverse educational and experiential backgrounds can begin this course and leave with the scientific and cognitive abilities for technical development in their respective workplaces.

Access to Learning
The Textile Coloration Science and Technology course offers flexible learning by encompassing fortnightly online lectures, delivered via Zoom, with sessions recorded for learners to access independently for reinforcement and / or revision of live content. It is a requirement, however, that learners access live sessions and interact with the tutor and fellow learners to ask questions and discuss relevant topics.

The Prospectus provides further information about course structure, benefits of study, assessment criteria, grading, the application process and costs.

For employers: this provides a pathwhttp://prospectusay to educate and create the future experts of the coloration industry to ensure that your business and the industry is in safe hands.

For students: this provides the opportunity to develop specific knowledge in coloration processes but additionally, and crucially, to achieve competencies in a range of transferable skills. They will have access to the network of members around the world allowing them to build networks that could be invaluable for the future.

The application form for the course commencing in September 2026 is below.

Apply here

Application deadline: 30th June 2027

The SDC is committed to supporting the coloration industry especially in these challenging times.

We feel that now is the time to plan for the future and want to work with you on your future training needs.