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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Fashion

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
72402	Bachelor of Technology: Fashion
ORIGINATOR
Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
B Tech	Field 02 - Culture and Arts		Design Studies
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	480	Level 7	Level N/A: 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		2024-12-31

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 replaces:

Qual ID	Qualification Title	Pre-2009 NQF Level	NQF Level	Min Credits	Replacement Status
2209	Bachelor of Technology: Fashion	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

A person accredited with this qualification will make a contribution through research, to the application and evaluation of existing knowledge to a specialised area of fashion design or garment technology to further develop professional growth and personal development.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Diploma / Bachelors Degree or equivalent.

Recognition of prior learning / work experience.

Bridging modules.

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

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

1. Co-ordinate and conduct research and development in a specialised area or design studies or applied clothing technology.
2. Undertake a project in a specialised area of design or clothing technology representative of research project.

Specified outcomes:

1. Identify research problems. (c) 20 credits (NQF 7).

Plan and conduct investigation by applying research methodology, analytical and critical skills to solve a specific problem in specialised area of design studies and/or applied clothing technology.
(c) 20 credits (NQF 7).

Plan, organise, manage and complete an advanced dissertation in a specialised area of clothing.
(c) 20 credits (NQF 7).

2. Apply advanced technology and interdisciplinary concepts in relation to design, fashion awareness, purpose and function to the specific project. (C,F) 30 credits (NQF 7).

Apply analytical and critical skill to the techniques and creative concepts used in the project (C,F) 30 credits (NQF 7).

Critical outcomes:

Critical outcomes are generic outcomes that inform all teaching and learning. These critical outcomes must be embedded within all learning or qualification programmes.

They read as follows:

a) Identify and solve problems in which responses display that responsible decisions using critical and creative thinking have been made.

b) Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.

c) Organise and manage ones self and one's activities responsibly and effectively.

d) Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

e) Communicate effectively using visual, mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written persuasion.

f) Use science and technology effectively and critically, showing responsibility towards the environment and health of others.

g) Demonstrate an understanding of the world as set of related systems by recognising that problem-solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

h) Contributing to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large, by making it the underlying intention of any programme of learning to make an individual aware of the importance of:

i) Reflecting on and exploring a variety of strategies to learn more effectively.
ii) Participating as responsible citizens in the life of local, national and global communities.
iii) Being culturally and aesthetically sensitive across a range of social contexts.
iv) Exploring education and career opportunities
v) Developing entrepreneurial opportunities

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1 Relevance of topic to industry / institution is motivated.
The research proposal demonstrating the use of research methodology is drawn,

Literature review demonstrates a comprehensive range of appropriate resources using IT.

Data is collected and evaluated critically.

Data is analysed and interpreted using appropriate technology.
Results are presented and conclusion drawn.

Recommendations are made based on the findings of the research.

The dissertation shows the integration of an interdisciplinary approach to the completed project.

A presentation is made using advanced technology to a professional audience.

2. The final project is seen to be creatively, academically and technically sound and potentially to be of interest to the fashion and clothing industry.

Processes used in the project are integrated.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:

Portfolio presentation
Proposal synopsis
Literature review

Summative assessment:

Dissertation
Portfolio presentation
Panel assessment of work / viva voce

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation within the Masters Degree: Fashion.

MODERATION OPTIONS

External moderation approved by Faculty Board.

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC (currently)

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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.

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.	Tshwane University of Technology (TUT)