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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Advanced Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
111289  Advanced Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology 
ORIGINATOR
Cape Peninsula University of Technology 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Advanced Diploma  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Not Applicable  NQF Level 07  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Reregistered  EXCO 0821/24  2019-09-09  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2031-06-30  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This qualification replaces: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
78687  Bachelor of Technology: Clothing Management  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  480  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip the learner with principles, scientific and technical knowledge in the field of Textiles and Clothing. Furthermore, this qualification aims to prepare learners for Postgraduate study through the deepening of their knowledge and professional practices in Textiles and Clothing. There is also emphasis in developing the ability to formulate and resolve more complex theoretical and practice-related problems through the selection and through the use of textile and clothing related testing and analytical methods, tools and techniques.

Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification is that it has been designed to replace the Bachelor of Technology in Clothing Management, which will be discontinued once this qualification becomes operational.

The structuring of this qualification was a national collaboration between the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA), Advisory Committee to the institution's Department Clothing and Textiles, The Technology Station Clothing and Textiles (TSCT), and other Higher Institutions which offer Clothing and Textile related qualifications, and the manufacturing and retail employer sector. This took place in the form of workshops held at the institution with the aim of meeting the requirements by these various stakeholders to create a qualification meeting everybody's needs.

This qualification will allow for the flexibility of career choices for textile and clothing technologists, through personal growth and job advancement within and across the clothing, textile and retail sectors. The qualification aims to supply the industry with Textile and Garment Technologists who are capable of reverse-engineering products incorporating green, smart and sustainable technology. This is in line with the call for innovation made by the South African Technology Innovation Agency (TIA, 2008) and the FP and M SETA's documented statement that Materials Engineering Technologist (OFO 214908) is a scarce skill in the sector (FP&M SETA: Demand of Skills and Scarce- and Critical Skills, 2014). Thus, the qualification addresses the issue of scarce skills stated in the cited documents.

The following specific objectives will be met:
  • Learners will be more competitive on the labour markets both locally and regionally, thereby improving employability and level of expertise.
  • Provide an opportunity for specialisation in Textiles and Clothing that will address the shortage of critical and scarce skills in the country in this field. Specialisation includes Product Performance and Control as well as Smart, Green and Sustainable Textile Technology and innovation related to textile and clothing Products and Processes.
  • Produce competent professional Textiles and Clothing Technologists who are academically and technically equipped.

    The profile of the learners who will be targeted will be predominantly female and male from a disadvantaged backgrounds. This is based on the current intake of Bachelor of Technology in Clothing Management annually. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
    The Institution has an RPL policy in place. RPL is a process of identifying the knowledge and skills of an applicant against the admission requirements of a qualification and/or for credits against a part thereof. The process involves the identification, mediation, assessment and acknowledgement of knowledge and skills obtained through informal, non-formal and/or formal learning. The RPL process is multi-dimensional and multi-contextual in nature, aimed at the individual needs of applicants and is handled in accordance with an institutional RPL policy by a unit dedicated to this activity. The RPL process includes guidance and counselling, as well as the preparation of a body of evidence to be presented by the RPL candidate to meet institutional requirements. An appeal procedure is also in place to accommodate queries. RPL in this qualification will relate to gaining access to the qualification and/or credits/advanced standing as described in institutional guidelines.

    Entry Requirements:
    The minimum entry requirement for this qualification is:
  • Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology, NQF Level 6.
    Or
  • National Diploma in Clothing Management, NQF Level 6. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    QUALIFICATION RULES 
    This qualification consists of the following compulsory modules at Level 7 totalling 120 Credits:

    Compulsory Modules, 120 Credits:
  • Innovative Products and Processes in Textiles and Clothing, 24 Credits.
  • Product Performance and Control in Textiles and Clothing, 24 Credits.
  • Supply Processes and Systems in Textiles and Clothing, 22 Credits.
  • Green, Smart and Sustainable Textile Technologies, 22 Credits.
  • Research Methodology and Projects, 28 Credits. 
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    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and procedural knowledge related to: green textile technologies, smart textile technologies and sustainable textile technologies through investigative projects.
    2. Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, regulations and requirements pertaining to hazardous substances and toxins in textile and clothing manufacturing processes.
    3. Apply knowledge of clothing and textile processes and systems in the execution of a research project aimed at enhancing innovation.
    4. Apply principles of garment reverse engineering to improve production processes using appropriate clothing and textile test and other equipment.
    5. Apply knowledge of quality assurance and Performance Standards in Textiles and Clothing.
    6. Apply knowledge and investigate Procurement and Merchandising systems in Textiles and Clothing.
    7. Apply knowledge and research Trends Forecasting relating to Textiles and Clothing for product predictions.
    8. Critically apply the principles of design, development and production of new products in Textile and Clothing pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation.
    9. Execute research projects by sourcing and managing information, using appropriate research design and methodology to gather, analyse and interpret data using academically acceptable norms and standards. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:
  • Apply theoretical and procedural knowledge of green textile technologies, smart textile technology and sustainable textile technology by means of research assignments based on industry requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Hazardous substances and Toxins in Textiles and Clothing in keeping with relevant legislation, regulations and requirements by means of a research assignment.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Innovative Processes and Systems in Textiles and Clothing in the execution of research project, which may include the use alternative joining techniques and the use technical textile materials.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of product and process innovations in Textile Engineering and Technology by analysing and interpreting findings from data acquired.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:
  • Show an understanding of the principles of reverse garment engineering aimed at improving existing processes and products by disassembling clothing products to demonstrate understanding of pattern production and garment production processes aimed at prototype development.
  • Create technical drawings and patterns from the process of reverse garment engineering based on industry requirements to enhance efficiency.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:
  • Demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of both quality assurance and quality control in Textiles and Clothing by successfully completing a written research project in QA/QC related to Textiles and Clothing.
  • Demonstrate and apply knowledge of fibre and fabric properties as well as colouration and finishing theory this will include successful practical laboratory work and detailed textile materials analysis, which will be reported in written assignments.
  • Develop and demonstrate an understanding of Performance Standards in Textiles and Clothing by using data and analysis previously done in the testing laboratory to create an effective draft specification.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:
  • Demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to procurement and merchandising systems in textiles and clothing by means of an investigative project using relevant industry standards and requirements.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of trend and merchandising forecasting in the Textiles and Clothing industry using acceptable industry requirements and standards.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of design, development and production of new products in Textile and Clothing aimed at enhancing entrepreneurial and innovative skills in an enterprise.

    Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9:
  • Identify a research problem, source and management information relevant to the problem, design research strategy and methods to obtain the relevant data and to analyse and interpret the data using academically acceptable norms and standards.
  • Write a research report using the Harvard referencing method and academically acceptable norms and standards relevant to NQF Level 7.
  • Present the research project using relevant information and communication technologies.

    Integrated Assessment:
    Continuous assessment will be used in this qualification. There will be formative assessment in terms of group study assignments, practical laboratory work and summative assessment in terms of project-based assignments. There will be two major project-based assignments per year and two minor written assignments. The assignments and projects will include a research component, a written component, e.g. a report, as well as an oral presentation and PowerPoint presentation. 
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    INTERNATIONAL COMPARABILITY 
    The international comparabilityof qualifications revealed that there are similar modules in the field of Clothing and Textile Technology. The comparison was with international universities of technology.
    The following international qualifications were selected:
    The Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, India offers a BTech in Textile Technology. The modules are:
  • Textile Technology.
  • Polymer Technology.
  • Colour Science.
  • Fabric Manufacture.
    There is similarity in the Textile Technology part.
    The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong offers a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Scheme in Fashion and Textiles. The modules are:
  • Active wear Development.
  • Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles.
  • Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications.
  • Advanced Performance Evaluation of Functional Apparel.
  • Fit Solutions.
    There is similarity in Sustainability in Fashion and Textiles, Smart Textiles for Wearable Applications and Advanced Performance Evaluation of Functional Apparel modules.
    The State University of New York, Fashion Institute of Technology, New York, USA offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Textile Development and Marketing. The modules are:
  • Total Quality Management for Textile Products Laboratory.
  • Performance Textiles.
  • Total Quality Management for Textile Products.
  • Textile Project Development.
  • Fabric Development.
    There is similarity in some sections of the Performance Textiles, Total Quality Management for Textile Products Laboratory subjects.
    The international comparability reveals that there has always been a growing need in the area of Clothing and Textile Technology specifically the modules within the Advanced Diploma. Globally, qualifications have been supporting the fact that there is an undying need for clothing as a basic necessity of a human being to a fashion statement. Hence their modules are upgrading and modifying keeping the societal context of clothing and textiles in mind from a developmental perspective and not on the basis of business context. However, the limitation found during this comparison is that most of these international qualifications are Degrees or an Honours Degree, and not an Advanced Diploma. Many international institutions offer the country-specific curriculum. For example, if they have a big functional manufacturing industry, then it is covered in depth and detail whereas the other universities focus on retail and consumer behaviour. The Indian Institute of Technology qualification focuses on core Textile Technology, whereas at the Hong Kong Polytechnic the focus is towards sustainability, which is similar to this qualification. 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    This qualification allows possibilities for both vertical and horizontal articulation.

    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Advanced Diploma in Fashion, NQF Level 7.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • Bachelor of Consumer Science: Clothing Management: Retail Management, NQF Level 8. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    When qualifications are replaced, some (but not all) of their learning programmes are moved to the replacement qualifications. If a learning programme appears to be missing from here, please check the replaced qualification.
     
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    1. Cape Peninsula University of Technology 


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