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

National Certificate: Fashion 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
1985  National Certificate: Fashion 
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 Certificate  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  120  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Registered" 		 SAQA 1536/01  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 purpose of this qualification is to provide a foundation for a learner who wishes to undertake a career in the clothing sector. A learner accredited with this qualification will be able to apply broad based skills in the practice of pattern and garment technology, understand the theoretical and practical elements of the fashion design process related to the business environment. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • FET certificate at NQF4, with numeracy skills at least at NQF2 and English second language at NQF4.
  • Recognition of prior learning.
  • Mature age exemption.

    Recognition of prior learning:

    The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided evidence that the stated competence of the qualification has been achieved through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    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 
    1. Apply practical skills of pattern adaptation and garment assembly using appropriate materials, equipment and processes.
    2. Apply the knowledge and skills gained in the design process with original thought and judgement.
    3. Utilise computer literacy with written and oral communication skills.
    4. Generate creative ideas and evaluate these for a small business enterprise in the clothing sector.
    5. Evaluate social, historical and cultural influences on fashion.
    6. Interrelate the roles of clothing industry personnel and the processes of garment manufacture.


    Specific outcomes:

    1.
  • Relate aesthetic principles of design to patterns and garment technology.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 5)
  • Produce patterns and garments of appropriate quality standards.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 5)
  • Identify and use appropriate materials in the manufacturing process.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 5).
  • Relate production technology, sewing machines attachments, pressing and fusing equipment to garment assembly. (C, F) 5 credits (NQF 5).
  • Calculate the cost of materials used in end product.
    (F) 5 credits (NQF 5).

    2.
  • Render basic technical interpretation of design for production purposes and market needs.
    (C) 5 credits (NQF 5).
  • Analyse and evaluate information relating to fashion trends and inspirational design elements.
    (C, F) 5 credits (NQF 5).
  • Apply basic principles of figure drawing and illustration techniques.
    (C, F) 10 credits NQF 5).
  • Communicate design ideas in two or three dimensional form.
    (C, F) 5 credits (NQF 5).

    3.
  • Comprehend, analyse and summarise written information independently.
    (F) 6 credits (NQF 5).
  • Organise and communicate information coherently in written and oral form.
    (F) 6 credits (NQF 5).
  • Apply communication skills and terminology appropriate to the work place and clothing industry.
    (F) 6 credits (NQF 5).

    4.
  • Identify the opportunities of self-employment available.
    (C) 1 credit (NQF 5)
  • Generate a number of opportunities and identify the most feasible.
    (C) 3 credits (NQF 5).
  • Undertake basic research and prepare a feasibility study.
    (C) 8 credits (NQF 5).

    5.
  • Identify and analyse diverse periods of costume history related to the design process.
    (C, F) 5 credits (NQF 5).
  • Identify and analyse selected historical periods and cultural contexts of fashion change.
    (C, F) 5 credits (NQF 5).

    6.
  • Identify the roles and functions of personnel within the manufacturing sector.
    (F) 5 credits (NQF 5).
  • Apprehend the stages of apparel manufacture from concept to the finished garment.
    (F) 10 credits (NQF 5).


    Critical outcomes:
  • Identifying and solving problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.
  • work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
  • Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Collecting analysing, organising and critically evaluating information.
  • Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in a mode that is appropriate to research output in the photographic disciplines.
  • Using science and technology effectively and critically.
  • Developing personal direction while being culturally and aesthetically sensitive in order to interact with people both in the workplace and socially. 
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    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Master patterns incorporate all specifications to achieve fit and style.
    All technological considerations are integrated in pattern and garment technology.
    Relate fibre, yarn and fabric structures to properties, application, end use and garment functions.
    The use of appropriate sewing machines and equipment is demonstrated in the end product.
    The cost of the end product is analysed.
    2. Technical drawings and details are co-ordinated to achieve manufacturing objectives.
    The use of design elements and principles is demonstrated.
    Drawings and illustrations reflect creativity.
    Design ideas are demonstrated by the completed illustration or artefact.
    3. Written work demonstrates use of information.
    Written and oral presentation communicates structured ideas and information.
    Written work and orals demonstrate correct use of terminology.
    4. Assessment and growth opportunities for self-employment are investigated.
    Each business idea is critically analysed and substantiated.
    Basic research is reflected in the feasibility study.
    5. Written, oral and visual presentation shows pertinent research and analysis.
    A portfolio of work activities thinking and investigation reflects appropriate research.
    6. The roles of personnel and their function within manufacturing processes are demonstrated.
    Written work describes the processes of consecutive stages of apparel manufacture.

    Integrated assessment:

    Formative assessment:

    Written and oral tests
    Evaluation of laboratory practice
    Interdisciplinary projects
    Group projects

    Summative assessment:

    Controlled projects
    Portfolio presentations
    Panel assessment of year work
    Written tests 

    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation within the national higher certificate/diploma. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    Internal moderation approved by Faculty Board. 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    SERTEC (currently) 

    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 s
    hown 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.