This Course Description
The Batik Industry Training Certificate Course , offered by the National Crafts Council (NCC) for the 2026 academic year, is an intensive heritage qualification designed to preserve, innovate, and commercialize the traditional art of Sri Lankan batik textile design. Fully backed by the state, this specialized certificate program serves as a critical practical launchpad for aspiring textile artisans, fashion entrepreneurs, and rural heritage developers looking to master the intricacies of wax-resist dyeing techniques and establish thriving creative micro-enterprises.
The comprehensive curriculum moves methodically from historical pattern layout to high-yield commercial production workflows. Undergraduates receive rigorous, hands-on training inside specialized council production workshops, where they master the fundamental chemistry of fabric selection and preparation. Students learn the delicate art of wax melting and precision application using traditional tjanting tools and custom wood-block print architectures. The syllabus places a heavy emphasis on the chemical science behind modern dye formulations, color fastness, multi-stage layering, and advanced dewaxing techniques across various natural mediums, including cotton, silk, and linen.
What sets the National Crafts Council program apart is its direct structural link to national tourism networks and entrepreneurial development platforms. Guided by master batik craftsmen and regional textile design consultants, participants are trained not just in artisanal creation, but in modern market positioning. The course incorporates vital business modules covering raw material sourcing, production cost optimization, digital branding, and intellectual property protection for heritage craft designs. By the conclusion of this accelerated certificate program, graduates emerge equipped with the technical precision, artisan confidence, and official state certification necessary to secure specialized design roles or build an independent global boutique fashion brand.
Certificate Course Overview
| Parameters | Details |
| Offering Institute | National Crafts Council (NCC), Sri Lanka |
| Academic Year | 2026 |
| Qualification Level | National Certificate / Specialization Certificate |
| Instruction Mode | Fully In-Person (Artisan Workshop Practicals + Design Seminars) |
| Core Mediums Covered | Natural Cotton, Premium Silk, Linen, Industrial Wax Formulations |
| Key Specialized Focus | Tjanting Application, Multi-Stage Color Layering, Textile Costing, Eco-Friendly Dewaxing |
Course Details
- Duration – 04 Months
- Full-Time / Part-Time (Weekends)
- Age – Between 18 – 45 Years
- Theoretical and practical training along with entrepreneurship, marketing, designing, and business experience…
- Recognized Government Certificate…
- All raw materials and equipment will be provided…
Full-time course is completely free
Training Centers Location
10 Training Centers island-wide…
More information
- Course Level – Certificate
- Category – Marketing , Textile Design
- Course Fee – Free
- Location – Colombo , Gampaha , Kandy , Kurunegala , Galle , Hambantota , Rathnapura , Battaramulla
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