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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED QUALIFICATION: 

Diploma in Textile Design and Technology 
SAQA QUAL ID QUALIFICATION TITLE
97112  Diploma in Textile Design and Technology 
ORIGINATOR
Nelson Mandela University 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education  HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework 
QUALIFICATION TYPE FIELD SUBFIELD
Diploma (Min 360)  Field 02 - Culture and Arts  Design Studies 
ABET BAND MINIMUM CREDITS PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL QUAL CLASS
Undefined  360  Not Applicable  NQF Level 06  Regular-Provider-ELOAC 
REGISTRATION STATUS SAQA DECISION NUMBER REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction  EXCO 0324/24  2024-07-01  2027-06-30 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30   2033-06-30  

Registered-data under construction

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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.  

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 
A person accredited with this qualification will be able to work as a surface or textile designer in industry. Furthermore, the qualified person will have a base of technical, design and administrative skills enabling him/her of being self-employed or employing others, thereby stimulating the economy. 

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
Access may be granted, through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), to learners who do not meet the minimum entry requirements.

Entry Requirements:
  • National Senior Certificate, Level 4 granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Senior Certificate, Level 4 with Matriculation exemption.
  • National Certificate Vocation, Level 4 with a relevant specialisation, granting access to Diploma studies.
  • Higher Certificate in Textile Design, Level 5. 
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    RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING? 
    Y 

    EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES 
    1. Initiate creative design concepts and produce in two and three dimensions within the textile and surface design disciplines.
    2. Effectively promote the self and design ideas and produce. 

    ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA 
    1. Apply research methodology, investigate, collate, retrieve and interpret data at an intermediate level.
  • Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of fibbers, fabrics and materials in order to predict end performance and appropriateness in design application.

    2. Demonstrate methodology and documentation of relevant technical information relating to processes and materials relevant to the realisation of design concepts.
  • Apply the principles of two and three-dimensional design at an advanced level in a variety of produce.
  • Illustrate design concepts in an advanced manner employing a variety of media and marketing tools.

    3. display advanced technical and problem solving skills required by textile technologies.
  • Utilise materials (such as fibbers, fabrics and products) as well as the technological processes pertaining to design concepts and technologies in a creative and novel way.

    4. Be well versed in oral and written communication for self-promotion, accurate data processing and the implementation and passing of instructions.

    Integrated Assessment:
    A combination of tasks, tests, exams and projects (written, oral and practical). 
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    ARTICULATION OPTIONS 
    Horizontal Articulation:
  • Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Textile Design and Technology, Level 6.
  • Diploma in Textile Technology, Level 6.

    Vertical Articulation:
  • National First Degree: Textile Technology, Level 7. 
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    MODERATION OPTIONS 
    N/A 

    CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS 
    N/A 

    NOTES 
    N/A 

    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. Nelson Mandela University 


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