LA FABBRICA DELLE IDEE S.r.l. (training agency accredited by the Tuscany Region pursuant to DGR 1407/18 and subsequent amendments – accreditation code no. OF0083), lead partner of the ATS including FONDAZIONE ARTE DELLA SETA LISIO, ISIA - Higher Institute for Artistic Industries, Liceo Artistico Statale di Porta Romana e Sesto Fiorentino, Istituto Statale di Istruzione Superiore E. Fermi and ARTI21 Srl, in implementation of the public notice for the funding of Higher Technical Education and Training pathways (I.F.T.S.) Multifiliera, financed under the Regional ESF+ Programme 2021-2027 – Activity 2.f.11” and Decree No. 28399 of 06/12/2025

organises and manages the implementation of the course:

Ecofriendly Fashion Designer for sustainable and Made in Italy fashion

(project code 321448)
specialisation in Techniques for the artisanal production of Made in Italy products

Within the FASHION sector, the GreenDesigner project aims to train young talents in response to the employment needs of companies, which are looking for technical professionals capable of managing the entire life cycle of the clothing product, while respecting the environment.

The Ecofriendly Fashion Designer Technician will be able to design products, but above all to select materials, evaluate the energy efficiency of production processes, and identify optimal solutions for the entire product life cycle, up to its industrial production.

All this in favour of environmental sustainability and respect for nature. Technical focus will also be placed on social sustainability, workplace safety, and foreign languages. Only a properly trained professional will be able to manage the entire product life cycle: for these reasons, the IFTS GreenDesignerprogramme includes a pathway structured into 12 training units, with trainers coming from the professional, educational, and university sectors, and is based on the real analysis of the needs of Tuscan companies, which also request a return to the artisanal skills typical of the Florentine textile tradition and Made in Italy.

This is an integrated training pathway, with activities aimed at developing technical skills in the creation of garments: from the creation/concept development and market analysis, to the design/development of the prototype sample (on a real model and with CAD support), up to the development of the fashion collection and its industrialisation (production), while respecting local craftsmanship, Made in Italy, and above all environmental protection and preservation, the true distinctive feature of the Green Fashion Designer.

STRUCTURE OF THE TRAINING PATHWAY

The pathway has a total duration of 990 hours and is organised into theoretical lessons, laboratory exercises, internships, and guidance activities.

The course will take place between April 2026 and December 2026 and will be structured as follows:

• GENERAL AND TECHNICAL ENGLISH 24 hours
• WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY 16 hours
• FROM CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT TO DESIGN 40 hours
• FASHION DESIGN AND MADE IN ITALY 100 hours
• TEXTILE MERCEOLOGY 40 hours
• PRODUCT AND PRODUCTION CYCLE SUSTAINABILITY 48 hours
• DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE COLLECTION 48 hours
• PRODUCT INDUSTRIALISATION 60 hours
• PROTOTYPE DEVELOPMENT AND MANUFACTURING 60 hours
• CLOTHING DESIGN SOFTWARE 80 hours
• COMMUNICATION, MARKETING AND FASHION BRAND ANALYSIS 48 hours
• GUIDANCE 30 hours
• INTERNSHIP 396 hours

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Recipients

The course is aimed at 20 unemployed, inactive, or employed people who hold one of the following qualifications: professional technical qualification diploma; upper secondary education diploma; admission to the fifth year of upper secondary school pathways, pursuant to Legislative Decree 17/10/2005 no. 226, art. 2, paragraph 5; candidates holding certification of skills acquired through previous education, training, and employment pathways following completion of compulsory education.

For foreign citizens, basic knowledge of the Italian language is required (minimum B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), which will be assessed through a test (grammar, writing, comprehension) before admission to the selection process.

Period of implementation
April 2026 – December 2026 with free and compulsory attendance (daily commitment of approximately 5/7 hours)

Course location
FONDAZIONE ARTE DELLA SETA LISIO, Via Benedetto Fortini 143 – 50125 Florence (FI)

Application deadline
9 March 12 April 2026 – if the expected number of participants is not reached, the Region reserves the right not to start the course.

FINAL CERTIFICATIONS

Participants who have attended at least 70% of the total course hours and at least 50% of the internship hours, and who have achieved a minimum score of 60/100 in each intermediate assessment, will be admitted to take the final examination.

Following successful completion of the final examination, participants will receive the Higher Technical Specialisation Certificate in “Techniques for the artisanal production of Made in Italy products” and the Professional Qualification Certificate issued by the Tuscany Region relating to the professional profile of:

“Technician for the creation of new or existing clothing models”

corresponding to the 4th European Qualification Framework (EQF) level.

Those who do not meet the requirements for admission to the final examination, or who do not pass it, may receive a “Declaration of Learning Outcomes” and/or a “Skills Certification”.

Obtaining the specialisation certificate entitles participants to the recognition of 6 CFU (university credits) within the Industrial Design Degree Course DISEGNO INDUSTRIALE DIPL02/DISL02 of ISIA Florence.

Registration

The duly completed and originally signed application form must include the following attachments:

• photocopy of a valid identity document
• residence permit (only for non-EU citizens)
• curriculum vitae
• copy of educational qualification
• other certificates or documentation (e.g. medical certificates)

The documentation must be submitted by 9 MARCH – 12 APRIL 2026, through one of the following methods:

• By email to didat@fondazionelisio.org or tutor@gruppopartner.com, with attachments in PDF format and indicating in the subject line: “Registration IFTS GREEN DESIGNER”
• By certified email (PEC) to lfdisrl@pec.it, with attachments in PDF format and indicating in the subject line:“Registration IFTS GREEN DESIGNER”
• By post, sending the documentation to: FONDAZIONE ARTE DELLA SETA LISIO, Via Benedetto Fortini 143, 50125 Florence or to LA FABBRICA DELLE IDEE SRL, Largo Torricelli 7 – Pieve al Toppo, 52041 Civitella in Val di Chiana (AR)

The postmark date will not be considered valid.

• By hand, at FONDAZIONE ARTE DELLA SETA LISIO or LA FABBRICA DELLE IDEE.

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Selection for Admission

A selection process will be carried out if the number of applications exceeds 24. Applicants whose registration form has been received within the deadline, is complete, and has been submitted by candidates meeting the requirements set out in this call, will be admitted to the selection process.(The list of admitted candidates will be published on the website www.lfdi.it from 13/04/2026).

The selection process will consist of: Curriculum screening (20%) Psychological aptitude test (20%) Computer skills test (20%) Basic English test (10%) Motivational interview (30%)

The minimum passing threshold for eligibility is 60%. In the event of equal scores, the Selection Committee will define priority criteria in compliance with current regulations. Reserved places will only be assigned if the candidate is considered suitable following the selection process.

The final ranking will take into account the reservation of: 4 places for equal opportunities, including: 2 places for foreign citizens; 1 place for disabled or invalid candidates holding medical certification; 1 place for unemployed people over 55 with long-term unemployment; 6 places for women.

The ranking of admitted candidates will be published on the website: www.lfdi.it

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Convocation

All candidates admitted to the selection process must attend on: 15/04/2026 at 09:00 bringing a valid identity document, at: FONDAZIONE ARTE DELLA SETA LISIO Via B. Fortini 143, Florence Failure to attend will be considered a withdrawal from participation.

The selection process will begin with written tests on 15/04/2026 and interviews will take place in the afternoon. In the event of a high number of applicants, additional selection days may be scheduled.

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