Title
Version
Level
NZSCED
1
5
030107
DAS classification
Qualification developer
182
Next review
Approval date
Strategic purpose statement
Qualification type Diploma
Credits 120
Engineering and Related Technologies > Manufacturing,
Engineering and Technology > Garment Making
Manufacturing > Clothing Manufacture
Competenz
December 2019
November 2014
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector with people who are able to use advanced technical skills in patternmaking, garment construction, and production to meet customer requirements and organisational procedures.
This qualification is suitable for experienced people working in the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector and recognises the wide range of specific technical skills and knowledge required to operate as production assistants, merchandise assistants, specification technicians, assistant stylists and assistant designers.
Graduates will be capable of complete self-management of learning and performance within defined contexts.
Graduate profile Graduates of this qualification will, in accordance with organisational procedures, be able to:
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Create detailed job specifications for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
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Make, adapt, grade, and adjust flat patterns to fit for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
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Apply knowledge of CAD (Computer Aided Design) to a range of structured and unstructured garments.
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Select fabrics and apparel componentry appropriate to the end use for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
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Research, design and present new project or garment design to a customer brief, and respond to feedback to meet customer requirements.
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Education pathway
Employment pathway
This qualification builds on the:
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New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology
(Level 3) [Ref: 2607], and
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New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology
(Patternmaking) (Level 4) [Ref: 2608].
On completion of this qualification, graduates may progress onto higher qualifications in fashion design or business management.
Holders of this qualification will have the skills and knowledge to work as production assistants, merchandise assistants, specification technicians, assistant stylists and assistant designers in the apparel and fashion manufacturing industry.
Qualification award This qualification can be awarded by a tertiary education organisation (TEO) which has an approved programme of study or industry training programme leading to the qualification.
The certificate will display the logo of the NZQF and may display the name and/or logo of the awarding body.
Evidence requirements for assuring consistency
All TEOs either arranging training or delivering programmes that lead to the award of the qualification are required to participate in a consistency process scheduled by NZQA.
This will involve reviewing evidence associated with gradua te’s achievement of outcomes, and agreeing acceptable thresholds for qualification outcome achievement, and areas for improvement.
To demonstrate how graduates are achieving the qualification graduate profile outcomes, TEOs are required to produce their own evidence in a high level report.
Evidence will include the following:
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Employer surveys to determine if graduates of the qualification meet the graduate profile outcomes.
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Evidence of effective processes to ensure programmes continue to meet current industry needs.
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A range of workplace evidence demonstrating that graduates meet the graduate profile outcomes.
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Any other relevant evidence as appropriate.
Further information about the managing consistency process can be found on the NZQA website.
Credit transfer and recognition of prior learning arrangements
Organisations that offer programmes towards the qualification are expected to have Recognition of Current Competence (RCC) or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessment processes in place. Credit transfer will be automatic where assessment standards are used for assessment within programmes of study
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Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements
Entry requirements (including prerequisites to meet regulatory body or legislative requirements) or training leading to this qualification.
Achievement of all outcomes. There are no grade endorsements for this qualification.
It is recommended that people enrolling in this qualification hold the New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology
(Level 3) [Ref: 2607] and the New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion (Patternmaking) (Level 4) [Ref: 2608], or have demonstrated equivalent skills and knowledge in the apparel and fashion manufacturing environment.
Overarching conditions relating to the qualification
Conditions for programme structure
Conditions for programme context
Other conditions
None.
None.
It is expected that the skills and knowledge components listed against each outcome statement in the table below will be used when developing programmes and assessing achievement of that outcome.
Structured garments , or parts of garments, are those that could have lining, fusing, boning, wiring or shoulder pads and usually complex methods of construction.
Unstructured garments require no additional support to the fabric and have less complicated methods of construction.
Specific conditions relating to the Graduate profile
Qualification outcomes Conditions Mandatory or Optional
1 Create detailed job specifications for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
Credit 15
Programme and assessment must include:
 creating detailed specification sheets which may include: lay plan; garment description and accurate drawings; notions and trims; garment assembly instructions; costings and timings
 applying knowledge of commercial garment assembly operations to write garment sequencing requirements
 determining correct care labelling requirements according to country of origin and legislative requirements.
Mandatory
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2 Make, adapt, grade, and adjust flat patterns to fit for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
Credit 35
Programme and assessment must include:
 constructing pattern blocks
 adapting flat patterns to create style variations
 adjusting patterns to fit
 manually grading flat patterns in a range of sizes.
Mandatory
3 Apply knowledge of CAD (Computer
Aided Design) to a range of structured and unstructured garments.
Credit 35
Programme and assessment must include:
 making garment patterns
 making lay plans
 digitising and grading patterns.
4 Select fabrics and apparel componentry appropriate to the end use for a range of structured and unstructured garments.
Credit 20
Programme and assessment must include:
 knowledge of a range of fabric types including composition, properties, manufacturing methods and cost
 selecting appropriate fabric and apparel componentry to meet garment end use and customer requirements.
Mandatory
Mandatory
5 Research, design and present new project or garment design to a customer brief, and respond to feedback to meet customer requirements.
Credit 15
Programme and assessment must include:
 researching and compiling design and quality specifications
 presenting design recommendations
 responding to feedback and adjusting design appropriately.
Mandatory
Replacement information This is a new qualification. Transition arrangements are not applicable.
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