SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma Fashion Design and Manufacture SCQF levels 7 and 8
SQA Advanced Certificate and SQA Advanced Diploma qualifications provide practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet the needs of employers.
The SQA Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design and Manufacture (SCQF level 7) covers areas such as fashion design, fashion illustration, pattern drafting and development, sewing and finishing techniques, textile fibres/fabrics, and garment manufacture.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture (SCQF level 8) builds on the knowledge and skills of the SQA Advanced Certificate and covers areas such as fashion forecasting, development of advanced skills in design, working drawings, CAD pattern development, 3D design, pattern cutting and garment construction, and couture techniques.
This qualification is available through a growing number of colleges, training providers and universities around the world. Typically, an SQA Advanced Certificate takes one year to complete and an SQA Advanced Diploma takes two years.
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Why deliver this qualification
SQA Advanced Certificates and SQA Advanced Diplomas have been developed by SQA in partnership with colleges, universities and industry — so employers recognise that they provide sound evidence of ability.
The unit-based structure supports flexible delivery. A unit is typically 40 hours of timetabled learning.
There is a wide choice of optional units which will enable centres to offer courses tailored to meet local needs.
The SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma provides progression routes to further study (see Progression).
Who does this qualification suit
The SQA Advanced Certificate/Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture is suitable for a wide range of candidates including:
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- individuals in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- people who wish to start their own business
Entry requirements
As with all SQA qualifications, entry is decided by the college or learning provider. As a guide, the college or learning provider will look for:
- school-leaving qualifications equivalent to RQF Level 3 or SCQF level 6, meaning the student has the ability to study at the higher level
- a centre-devised test which shows the student’s ability to study at SQA Advanced Diploma level
- relevant work experience
Progression
Candidates who complete the SQA Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design and Manufacture can progress to the SQA Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture.
The SQA Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture can provide advanced entry to related degree-level study.
Offer this qualification
Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.
Centres without devolved authority require to come forward for approval and should contact SQA’s Business Development Team for guidance.
Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA’s general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.
How to assess
Each individual unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.
Ongoing course assessment will apply.
Qualification structure
SQA Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design and Manufacture
Group award code: GV3P 47 (96 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Certificate in Fashion Design and Manufacture at SCQF level 7 consists of 8 mandatory units (64 SCQF credit points) and two to four optional units (32 SCQF credit points).
SQA Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture
Group award code: GV3R 48 (240 SCQF credit points)
SQA Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design and Manufacture at SCQF level 8 consists of 15 mandatory units (144 SCQF credit points) and 7 to 12 optional units (96 SCQF credit points).
For further information on the structures and units of these qualifications please refer to the group award specification.
Group award specification
- Group award specification (645 KB)