Advanced Diploma in Clothing and Textile Technology
Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology - Manufacturing and Assembly
Purpose and Rationale
Qualification in Textiles and Clothing
Purpose:
The purpose of this qualification is to equip the learner with principles, scientific and technical knowledge in the field of Textiles and Clothing. Furthermore, this qualification aims to prepare learners for Postgraduate study through the deepening of their knowledge and professional practices in Textiles and Clothing. There is also emphasis in developing the ability to formulate and resolve more complex theoretical and practice-related problems through the selection and through the use of textile and clothing related testing and analytical methods, tools and techniques.
Rationale:
The rationale for this qualification is that it has been designed to replace the Bachelor of Technology in Clothing Management, which will be discontinued once this qualification becomes operational. The structuring of this qualification was a national collaboration between the Fibre Processing and Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FP&M SETA), Advisory Committee to the institution's Department Clothing and Textiles, The Technology Station Clothing and Textiles (TSCT), and other Higher Institutions which offer Clothing and Textile related qualifications, and the manufacturing and retail employer sector.
This qualification will allow for the flexibility of career choices for textile and clothing technologists, through personal growth and job advancement within and across the clothing, textile and retail sectors. The qualification aims to supply the industry with Textile and Garment Technologists who are capable of reverse-engineering products incorporating green, smart and sustainable technology. This is in line with the call for innovation made by the South African Technology Innovation Agency (TIA, 2008) and the FP and M SETA's documented statement that Materials Engineering Technologist (OFO 214908) is a scarce skill in the sector (FP&M SETA: Demand of Skills and Scarce- and Critical Skills, 2014). Thus, the qualification addresses the issue of scarce skills stated in the cited documents.
The following specific objectives will be met:
- Learners will be more competitive on the labour markets both locally and regionally, thereby improving employability and level of expertise.
- Provide an opportunity for specialisation in Textiles and Clothing that will address the shortage of critical and scarce skills in the country in this field. Specialisation includes Product Performance and Control as well as Smart, Green and Sustainable Textile Technology and innovation related to textile and clothing Products and Processes.
- Produce competent professional Textiles and Clothing Technologists who are academically and technically equipped. The profile of the learners who will be targeted will be predominantly female and male from disadvantaged backgrounds. This is based on the current intake of Bachelor of Technology in Clothing Management annually.
Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical and procedural knowledge related to: green textile technologies, smart textile technologies and sustainable textile technologies through investigative projects.
- Demonstrate an understanding of legislation, regulations and requirements pertaining to hazardous substances and toxins in textile and clothing manufacturing processes.
- Apply knowledge of clothing and textile processes and systems in the execution of a research project aimed at enhancing innovation.
- Apply principles of garment reverse engineering to improve production processes using appropriate clothing and textile test and other equipment.
- Apply knowledge of quality assurance and Performance Standards in Textiles and Clothing.
- Apply knowledge and investigate Procurement and Merchandising systems in Textiles and Clothing.
- Apply knowledge and research Trends Forecasting relating to Textiles and Clothing for product predictions.
- Critically apply the principles of design, development and production of new products in Textile and Clothing pertaining to entrepreneurship and innovation.
- Execute research projects by sourcing and managing information, using appropriate research design and methodology to gather, analyse and interpret data using academically acceptable norms and standards.
Assessment Criteria
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1
- Apply theoretical and procedural knowledge of green textile technologies, smart textile technology, and sustainable textile technology through research assignments aligned with industry requirements.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2
- Demonstrate an understanding of Hazardous substances and Toxins in Textiles and Clothing in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, and requirements via a research assignment.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3
- Exhibit an understanding of Innovative Processes and Systems in Textiles and Clothing by conducting a research project that may involve alternative joining techniques and technical textile materials. Analyze and interpret findings from acquired data related to product and process innovations in Textile Engineering and Technology.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4
- Comprehend the principles of reverse garment engineering to enhance existing processes and products. Create technical drawings and patterns based on industry requirements through disassembling clothing products for pattern production and prototype development.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5
- Demonstrate an understanding of quality assurance and quality control in Textiles and Clothing by completing a written research project in QA/QC. Apply knowledge of fibre and fabric properties, colouration, and finishing theory through practical laboratory work and textile materials analysis. Develop Performance Standards by utilizing data from testing laboratory for an effective draft specification.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6
- Display knowledge and skills in procurement and merchandising systems in textiles and clothing through an investigative project adhering to industry standards.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7
- Understand trend and merchandising forecasting in the Textiles and Clothing industry using industry requirements and standards.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8
- Comprehend the principles of design, development, and production of new products in Textile and Clothing to enhance entrepreneurial and innovative skills in an enterprise.
Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 9
- Identify a research problem, gather and manage relevant information, design research strategy and methods, analyze and interpret data following academically acceptable norms and standards. Write a research report using the Harvard referencing method and present the research project using relevant information and communication technologies.
Integrated Assessment
- Continuous assessment will be utilized, including formative assessment such as group study assignments, practical laboratory work, and summative assessment with project-based assignments. Two major project-based assignments and two minor written assignments per year will be required, incorporating research, a written report, and an oral presentation with a PowerPoint presentation.
Qualification Details
- Type
- Advanced Diploma
- NQF Level
- 07
- Min. Credits
- 120
- SAQA Source
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