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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

National Higher Diploma: Clothing 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1823  National Higher Diploma: Clothing 
ORIGINATOR
Committee of Technikon Principals 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
National Higher Diploma  Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology  Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 7  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 9900/00  2003-07-01  2006-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2007-06-30   2010-06-30  

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 does not replace any other qualification and is not replaced by any other qualification. 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
The qualifying learner will be able to demonstrate increased ability to execute independent study as well as problem solving and practical expertise in a specialised area in Clothing or Interior Decorating 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Description

Communication, comprehension, practical skills and experiential training in the more advanced Clothing and Interior Decorating fields of study

Entry Qualification title

Further education in Bachelor First Degree or equivalent on NQF Level 6 

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
N 

QUALIFICATION RULES 
The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence to the satisfaction of the assessors that the stated competence of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, has been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
The learner will be able to:
  • Utilise analytical and critical skills to develop an advanced clothing project in specialised professional field
  • Utilise analytical and critical skills to develop an advanced interior decorating project in a specialised professional field
  • Learner will be able to do advanced marketing in the Clothing and Interior Decorating industry


    Specified outcomes


    Clothing Construction,
    Pattern Construction
  • The learner will be able to make analytical choices involving various textiles, designs and construction technique
  • The learner will be able to design and construct a range of specialised garments


    Interior Decorating
  • The learner will be able to make analytical choices involving various textiles, designs and construction techniques
  • The learner will be able to design and construct a range of interior projects


    Research
  • The learner will use research methodology to solve a specific area of design studies and or applied clothing technology or interior decorating technology


    Marketing Manpower
  • The learner will be able to develop a market plan through professional consultation 
    		•

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
  • Clothing range designed and constructed for a specialised apparel
  • The finished garment incorporate optimum use of materials, cut and assembly techniques

  • Interior decorating range designed and constructed for a specialised interior decorating field

  • The final project is seen to be creatively, academically and technically sound and potentially to be of interest to the clothing or interior decorating industry
  • Research proposal demonstrates use of research methodology

  • Develop cost effective marketing strategies for a clothing or interior decorating range
  • Assess the economic viability and financial management of Clothing and Interior Decorating business


    INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

    The learner's ability to integrate knowledge, skills and values is assessed through projects, presentations, demonstrations, panel assessment of year's work and examination 
    		•

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Articulates horizontally to:

    None

    Articulates vertically to:

    Master's Degree: Clothing and Interior Decorating 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    The current SERTEC requirements for examinations apply. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    The current SERTEC requirements for examinations apply. 

    NOTES 
    While South Africa still had Technikons, all of their qualifications were registered under the Committee of Technikon Principals. After the Technikons became Universities of Technology or merged with Universities, the qualifications were registered under each of these institutions, and the CTP qualifications fell away (hence the end date of 2006, above). Where relevant, replacement information is
    shown in the table above. 

    LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION: 
     
    NONE 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION: 
    This information shows the current accreditations (i.e. those not past their accreditation end dates), and is the most complete record available to SAQA as of today. Some Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionaries have a lag in their recording systems for provider accreditation, in turn leading to a lag in notifying SAQA of all the providers that they have accredited to offer qualifications and unit standards, as well as any extensions to accreditation end dates. The relevant Primary or Delegated Quality Assurance Functionary should be notified if a record appears to be missing from here.
     
    NONE 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.