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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Make garments 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
123632  Make garments 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Clothing, Textiles, Footwear and Leather 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 1  NQF Level 01  20 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2018-07-01  2023-06-30  SAQA 06120/18 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2026-06-30   2029-06-30  

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.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
This unit standard forms part of the qualification GETC: Manufacturing, Engineering and related activities and is specifically for learners working in the informal sector who are currently operating, or who wish to start, their own garment making business.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
  • Cutting out garment parts using a commercial pattern.
  • Preparing the workplace and setting the sewing machine.
  • Sewing, finishing and pressing the garment.
  • Checking the quality of the completed garment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    It is assumed that learners have demonstrated Communication and Numeracy competency at ABET Level 3. 

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
  • The garment types selected will be basic garments or home textile that may have no fastening devices such as zips or buttons, but could include Velcro or elastic.
  • Minimum of two different garments or home textiles should be completed.
  • The machine used can be a domestic, lockstitch sewing machine, either hand, treadle or electric.
  • Tools used for cutting will be hand scissors or cutting shears.
  • Tools used for finishing will be hand sewing needles.
  • Finishing operations may include decorative stitching, beading, attaching applique, pressing. 
    		•

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Cut out garment parts using a commercial pattern. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Fabric is laid according to cutting requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct pattern pieces are placed and secured on fabric according to cutting specifications and achieving optimum fabric utilisation. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Appropriate cutting tools are selected according to cutting requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Garment parts and notches are accurately cut according to pattern requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    Cut garment parts are bundled ready for sewing according to sequence of sewing operations. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Prepare sewing machine. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Sewing machine is set to achieve the required stitch and seam quality as required by the customer. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Garment parts are laid out according to an appropriate method and quality standard. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Sew, finish a garment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Garment parts are sewn using the sewing machine according to an appropriate method, quality and time standard. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Sewn garment is finished using suitable tools according to an appropriate method, quality and time standard. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Check quality and pack completed garment. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Completed garment is measured and inspected according to customer quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Quality faults are neatly repaired according to customer quality standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Inspected garment is packed according to customer requirements. 


    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • An individual wishing to be assessed (including RPL) against this Unit Standard may apply to an assessment agency, assessor or provider institution accredited by the relevant ETQA, or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Learning programmes that will enable the achievement of this unit standard will be accredited by the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • Any institution offering learning that will enable the achievement of this Unit Standard or assessing this Unit Standard must be accredited as a provider with the relevant ETQA or with an ETQA that has a Memorandum of Understanding with the relevant ETQA.
  • All moderation of assessments will be conducted at the discretion of the relevant ETQA. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
  • Basic machine parts, functions, attachments, work aids, cutting, finishing and pressing tools and equipment.
  • Basic handling and sewing methods.
  • Health and Safety standards and housekeeping practices relevant to the workplace.
  • Shapes of garment parts, nicks.
  • Quality points required for a garment, identifying and correcting sewing faults, unpicking and repairing.
  • Basic understanding of fabric behaviour during sewing operations, threads, trims, fusibles and needles.
  • Finishing and pressing techniques.
  • Reading and interpreting commercial patterns. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems: relating to machines, methods, quality and time standards. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work as a member of a team: when meeting quality and time standards in a community project or enterprise. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise, analyse and evaluate information and take decisions: when selecting patterns, laying out fabric and placing pattern pieces and when selecting appropriate sewing methods.
  • Plan own activities: in order to complete garments according to time standards and meet customer delivery requirements. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively: when establishing and understanding customer requirements and reading and interpreting instructions on commercial patterns. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
  • Use science and technology: to effectively source and use equipment. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems: in the manufacturing pipeline. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    REREGISTRATION HISTORY 
    As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    N/A 

    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  50584   General Education and Training Certificate: Clothing Manufacturing Processes  Level 1  NQF Level 01  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 
    Elective  80786   National Certificate: Home-Care Practices  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  SERVICES 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
    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. 1 Classie Africa 
    2. A Z COMMUNITY SERVICES 
    3. ABVAHO PHANDA GROUP PTY LTD 
    4. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
    5. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    6. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    7. Bright Idea Projects 179 cc 
    8. BT GROUP OF COMPANIES PTY LTD 
    9. CAPE TOWN WORKBASED LEARNING ACADEMY 
    10. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Cre8tion Projects 6 PTY LTD 
    12. Cumlaude Institute (PTY) Ltd 
    13. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
    14. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
    15. Esayidi FET College - Central Office 
    16. Furniture World Training Centre 
    17. GLICAM TRADING ENTERPRISE 
    18. GNBR SOLUTIONS PTY LTD 
    19. Greenrim Training 
    20. HELPERS FOR LIFE NPC 
    21. HLUVUKA TRAINING AND CONSULTING 
    22. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    23. INTERMASIKO CC 
    24. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    25. Knoop Academy NPC 
    26. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    27. LOKO TRADING PTY LTD 
    28. MALKAI DEVRANI HOLDINGS PTY LTD 
    29. MASILIBONGE ENTERPRISE PTY LTD 
    30. Mnambithi TVET College 
    31. Modiehi Consulting & Projects (Pty) Ltd 
    32. NOMAGWANISHE INVESTMENTS 
    33. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
    34. Optimi Workplace 
    35. PERENNIAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    36. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    37. Premier Agric (Pty) Ltd 
    38. Redefined Skills Training & Development (Pty) Ltd 
    39. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    40. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    41. STUDIO 05 HOUSE OF FASHION 
    42. Tebkhan Investments (Pty) Ltd 
    43. THANDEKA VOCATIOL EDUCATION TRUST PTY LTD 
    44. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    45. THUTO MFUNDO ADULT EDUCATION CENTRE 
    46. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
    47. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
    48. U AND G TRAINING (PTY) LTD 
    49. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    50. VELA VEZI 
    51. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
    52. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
    53. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    54. ZERO1ZERO5 GROUP PTY LTD 


    All qualifications and part qualifications registered on the National Qualifications Framework are public property. Thus the only payment that can be made for them is for service and reproduction. It is illegal to sell this material for profit. If the material is reproduced or quoted, the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) should be acknowledged as the source.