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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
65315	National Higher Diploma: Clothing
ORIGINATOR
Central University of Technology, Free State
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 "Reregistered"		SAQA 06120/18	2018-07-01	2018-12-31
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2019-12-31		2022-12-31

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?

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.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

N/A

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.

1.	Central University of Technology, Free State