Qualification details
Title
New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Fabric Cutting)
(Level 4) with an optional strand in Automated Fabric Cutting
Version
1
Qualification type
Certificate
Level
4
Credits
70 – 100
NZSCED
030107 Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology > Garment Making
Qualification developer
Competenz
Next review
December 2019
Approval date
March 2016
Strategic purpose statement
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the apparel and
fashion manufacturing sector with people who have the skills and
knowledge required to work as fabric cutters.
This qualification is intended for people new to the industry, or to
further develop the specific technical skills and knowledge of
people already employed as fabric cutters.
Graduates will be capable of accurately and efficiently cutting
fabric and preparing cut work for production in accordance with
organisational procedures.
Graduate profile
Graduates will be able to:

Set up and cut single and multiple lays of fabric, and
prepare cut work for production through the interpretation of
pattern requirements and job specifications

Lay up a range of fabrics to meet cutting requirements and
job specifications

Maintain fabric cutting equipment to defined technical
specifications.
Graduates of the Advanced Fabric Cutting optional strand will
also be able to:
Outcome Statement
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Education pathway
Qualification Reference 3178
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Set up and cut single and multiple lays of fabric using an
automated cutting machine, and prepare cut work for
production through the interpretation of pattern requirements
and job specifications.
This qualification builds on the:
-
New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology
(Level 3) [Ref: 2607]
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New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion
(Patternmaking) (Level 4) [Ref: 2608].
On completion of this qualification, graduates may progress onto
the New Zealand Diploma in Apparel and Fashion Technology
(Level 5) [Ref: 2606]. Graduates wishing to progress to
supervisory or management roles may choose to complete a
diploma or degree level qualification in business management.
Employment pathway
Graduates will have the skills and knowledge to work as Fabric
Cutters in the apparel and fashion manufacturing industry.
Qualification specifications
Qualification award
This qualification may be awarded by any organisation with an
approved programme of study or industry training programme
leading to this qualification.
Evidence requirements for
assuring consistency
Evidence will include the following:

Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the
qualification meet graduate profile outcomes.

Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes
continue to meet current industry needs.

A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that
graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes.

Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Minimum standard of
achievement and standards for
grade endorsements
Achieved.
Other requirements for the
qualification (including regulatory
body or legislative requirements)
None.
General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification
General conditions for
programme
This qualification will typically be achieved in the workplace in
accordance with organisational procedures.
Organisational procedures incorporate any approved procedures
used by an organisation that are applicable to the tasks being
carried out.
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Conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes
Conditions
1
Programme may include:
Set up and cut single and
multiple lays of fabrics, and
prepare cut work for
production through the
interpretation of pattern
requirements and job
specifications
Credits 40
2
-
Applying knowledge of fabric type and properties
-
Applying knowledge of cutting methods and equipment
required to meet job specifications
-
Checking and applying cut quality against job specifications
-
Making up and laying out a single size marker by hand
-
Calculating fabric yield for a range of fabrics and patterns
Lay up a range of fabrics to
meet cutting requirements and
job specifications
Credits 20
3
Maintain fabric cutting
equipment to defined technical
specifications
Credits 10
Optional Automated Fabric Cutting Strand
4
Set up and cut single and
multiple lays of fabric using an
automated cutting machine,
and prepare cut work for
production through the
interpretation of pattern
requirements and job
specifications.
Programme may include:
-
Using cutting methods and equipment required to meet job
specifications
-
Monitoring and adjusting automated cutting machine
parameters to meet job specifications
Credits 30
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Transition information
Replacement information
This qualification replaced the following national certificates:
-
National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Cutting) (Level
2) [Ref: 0821]
-
National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Cutting) (Level
3) [Ref: 0822]
The last date for entry into the replaced qualification is 31 December 2017. The last date for assessment
against the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2019.
It is anticipated that no existing candidates will be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements.
However, anyone who feels that they have been disadvantaged may appeal to Competenz at the
address below. Appeals will be considered on a case by case basis.
Competenz, PO Box 9005, Newmarket, Auckland 1149.
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