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

National Diploma: Fashion 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
72582  National Diploma: 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
National Diploma  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Level 6  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 SAQA 10105/14  2015-07-01  2016-10-20 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2017-10-20   2023-12-20  

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
2203  National Diploma: Fashion  Level 6  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L6  360  Complete 

This qualification is replaced by: 
Qual ID Qualification Title Pre-2009 NQF Level NQF Level Min Credits Replacement Status
100951  Diploma in Fashion Design and Technology  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  360  Complete 

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A learner accredited with this qualification will be competent in analysing and monitoring design processes to meet market demands and adopt advanced production technology methods to ensure cost effectiveness in relation to cost and manufacturing. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
  • Higher Certificate / Diploma or equivalent.
  • 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. Solve advanced problems relating to pattern and garment technology in the design process.
    2. Relate design with technology in order to respond and interpret changes influencing fashion in the commercial environment.
    3. Relate principle and functions of business management to the clothing sector.
    4. Apply basic research methodology.


    Specified outcomes:

    1. Manipulate and adapt block patterns for advanced styling and fit including tailoring.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Adopt advanced production technology methods to specific styles and fabrication in order to achieve required quality standards of the garment.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Apply technology (eg CAD) to pattern making and grading.
    (F) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Produce patterns and garments in line with client specifications.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 6).


    2. Integrate the design process with merchandising and marketing.
    (C,F) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Produce fashion presentation boards to the specific requirements of a client.
    (C) 10 credits (NQF 6)
  • Integrate fashion concepts and influences to produce a design portfolio showing strong personal direction.
    (C,F) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Apply computer technology to technical drawing, illustration and fashion designs.
    (C,F) 10 credits (NQF 6).


    3. Identify the principles and concepts of human resources and their function in the clothing industry.
    (F) 10 credits (NQF 6).
  • Assess the economic viability and financial management of a small business.
    (F) 10 credits (NQF 6).


    4. See fashion as an interrelated concept which draws on a multi-disciplinary basis for its theory and function.
    (F) 5 credits (NQF 6).
  • Apply data gathering skills with analytical and summative research projects.
    (F) 5 credits (NQF 6).
  • Develop an investigative proposal on an area of personal choice.
    (F) 10 credits (NQF 6).

    Critical outcomes:

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

    b) Working effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation, community.
    This is addressed throughout the course.

    c) Organising and managing oneself and one's activities responsibly and effectively.
    This is addressed throughout the course.

    d) Collecting analysing organising and critically evaluating information.

    e) Communicating effectively using visual, mathematical and/or written persuasion.

    f) Using science and technology effectively and critically.

    g) 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. All technological considerations are integrated to achieve an optimal pattern.
  • Appropriate machinery sewing and finishing techniques are selected to achieve structural and cost objectives of garment.
  • Patterns and grading are developed using the latest technology.
  • Appropriate materials and specifications are selected and incorporated to achieve design objectives for a range of garments.

    2. Design processes and market research are integrated to respond to the specific objective.
  • Effective visual communication of design, structure and fabrication is integrated to achieve objective.
  • Design concepts drawings and details are produced using the latest technology.
  • The competent use of computer technology is achieved.

    3. All key considerations are integrated into the report.
  • All key considerations are integrated into the report.

    4. All key aspects are demonstrated.
  • All key elements are integrated into the report and oral presentation.
  • The written proposal will integrate all key elements and concepts in the research proposal.


    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 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Vertical articulation within the Bachelor in Technology Degree. 

    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    External moderators 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) 


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