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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE:

Bachelor of Technology: Clothing Management

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
73814	Bachelor of Technology: Clothing Management
ORIGINATOR
University of Johannesburg
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 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies		Generic Management
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
1711	Bachelor of Technology: Clothing Management	Level 7	Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L7	480	Complete

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

Persons achieving this qualification will be able to evaluate clothing production processes and product performance under varying operating conditions, understand the influences of global trends, relate these strategically to the productivity and profitability of the industry, and expand personal interests by conducting research in a specialised area within the clothing industry.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

HET First Degree: Clothing Management or equivalent.

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

QUALIFICATION RULES

The qualification will be awarded to a learner who has provided satisfactory evidence that the stated competencies of the qualification, as detailed in the specified outcomes, have been achieved, either through education and training in a single provider's learning programme, or through experience that complies with the stated specified outcomes The qualification may be achieved in whole or in part through recognition of prior learning.

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

1 Evaluate clothing production processes, product performance or product development under varying operating conditions in relation to technological and market changes

2 Analyse trends in the international clothing industry and apply these to the South African situation with recommendation for improvement.

3 Identify strategies to achieve sustainable competitive advantage for a clothing company and increase productivity and profitability of the industry.

4 Develop and expand personal interests by conducting research in a specialised area within the clothing industry and producing a written report.

5 Demonstrate a knowledge of research methodology and the ability to conduct a research project.

SPECIFIED OUTCOMES:

1. Identify, analyse and evaluate either production processes, or product performance, or merchandising techniques in relation to a specific category of the clothing industry.

2. Demonstrate and understanding of how the topic chosen above integrates with the other listed areas

3. Analyse and make recommendations regarding marketing, economic and supply chain trends.

4. Analyse and make recommendations regarding organisational change in the clothing industry

5. Demonstrate a knowledge of strategic management for the clothing industry

6. Demonstrate an understanding of various strategies, which can be used to increase productivity and profitability of the industry

7. Evaluate how these strategies can be used in relation to production processes, or product performance, or merchandising techniques to increase productivity and profitability of the industry

8. Select and develop an individual research topic, conduct a literature search and present a project.

9. Demonstrate a well-disciplined and organised approach with commitment to the gathering and presentation of information that will be of interest to the industry

10. Produce a technically and academically accurate project

11. Demonstrate an understanding of research methodology.

12. Demonstrate critical analysis skills, responsible judgement and attention to detail

13. Demonstrate time, and project, management techniques.

Critical Outcomes:

1 Analyse abstract problems affecting the clothing industry and create appropriate responses and solutions within a specialised area in the clothing industry

2 Demonstrate an ability to lead people and show initiative for the advancement of the clothing industry

3 Demonstrate increased independence and self-determination both academically and professionally

4 Demonstrate competence in the ability to review literature; plan the collection and transformation of data; analyse, evaluate and organise research findings for advancement of existing knowledge within a specialised area of the clothing industry

5 Communicate confidently and effectively using appropriate methods, academically and professionally

6 Experiment with technology in the development of the clothing industry

7 Demonstrate an ability to analyse the global textile and clothing pipeline and evaluate the effect on the South African clothing economy

8 Explore a variety of strategies and analytical tools to research more effectively

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1 A report is produced on the evaluation of one of the listed areas in relation to a specific area of the clothing industry. Breadth of application within the chosen specified area will reflect the level of the qualification.

2 An analytical report is produced on the integration of production, product, markets and technological change.

1 Produce an analytical report on the major influences in the global economy relating to merchandising clothing, general economic trends and supply chain management.

2 Analysis and recommendations support a knowledge of organisational change.

3 Completion of simulated exercises demonstrate a knowledge of strategic management.

1 An understanding of various productivity related strategies is demonstrated.

2 Evidence is produced to illustrate the learner's evaluation of the above strategies in relation to a chosen area.

1 Demonstrate advanced problem solving abilities following accepted research methodology relating to a specialised area in clothing manufacturing.

2 Demonstrate the ability and commitment to generate and analyse data, draw conclusions, make recommendations where appropriate and indicate the development of personal knowledge.

3 The report is correctly referenced and structured and all technical data is validated.

1 The project will be structured in an acceptable manner, containing an introduction to the topic, a sound literature survey, data collection and analysis and conclusions.

2 The conclusion, recommendations and referencing will be accurate.

3 The project and report will be completed timeously.

Integrated assessment:

Formative assessment:
Various appropriate methods of assessment are used to assess the development of the learner and indicate areas for improvement. Methods used will encourage problem-solving sills, integration of relevant learning material and ensure the purpose of the qualification is met. The knowledge, skills and values relating to academic and professional competencies will be assessed through tests, examinations, assignments, project work and tutorials.

Summative assessment:
Various methods of assessment are used to assess the result of the learning and accredit the learner. These include project and portfolio submissions, written tests and examinations, presentations and panel interviews.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

Vertical articulation within the Masters Degree: Clothing Management.

MODERATION OPTIONS

As approved by SERTEC

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

SERTEC and ETQA requirements

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

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

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:

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.

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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.	University of Johannesburg