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

Design and make patterns for sewn products 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
243685  Design and make patterns for sewn products 
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 2  NQF Level 02  36 
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
2024-06-30   2027-06-30  

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 will equip learners with the skills, knowledge and values to participate effectively in workplace activities within the CTFL manufacturing industries, specifically in the Clothing industry. This unit standard will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and make patterns for sewn products, including all the various processes in design preparation.

The qualifying learner will be capable of:
  • Explaining the processes involved in the design and development of a sewn product.
  • Identifying customer needs, completing product specifications and completing basic technical drawings.
  • Identifying and using design, development and pattern making tools.
  • Taking body measurements and reading basic size charts.
  • Drafting basic blocks and making basic patterns.
  • Compiling basic specifications and basic cost sheets. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies, specified below, at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1.

    Learners must be able to:
  • Speak, read and write in English.
  • Do basic mathematic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of areas, volumes and quantities. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    This standard applies to the Clothing sector:
  • The number of basic blocks to be drafted are four and the blocks should cover the upper body (including sleeves) and the lower body.
  • The number of patterns to be completed are four and can be for any mens, ladies or kiddies outwear or underwear garment.
  • Patterns should include features which demonstrate an understanding of the following techniques:
    > Large parts - seaming, proportion, balance.
    > Addition and disposal of fullness.
    > Small parts - collars, cuffs, waistbands, pockets etc.
    > Edge finishes - openings, hems, facings etc.
  • Tools for design, development and pattern making can include, but are not limited to scissors, tape measures, rulers, set square, awl, pattern notcher, pencils, computers.
  • The correct method, time and quality standards for drafting basic blocks and patterns must be applied as determined by customer, company and recognised industry standards.
  • Fabric types can include wovens, non-wovens and knits. 
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    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Explain the processes involved in the design and development of a sewn product. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    The stages and processes involved in design and product development are listed and described according to standard practice. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    The personnel involved in design and product development are identified according to their various functions and contributions to the design process. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Identify customer needs and product specifications and complete basic technical drawings. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Customer needs for specific product types are identified and documented according to company procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specification sheets for specific products are interpreted according to customer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Annotated basic technical drawings for specific products are completed according to customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Identify, use and apply safety standards to design, development and pattern making tools. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Appropriate tools for designing, developing and making patterns for sewn products are identified, selected and used according to required quality, time and methods standards. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Correct safety procedures are demonstrated when using designing, and pattern making tools according to equipment specifications and company safety procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Workplace Health and Safety rules and procedures are described and adhered to according to company health and safety policies and procedures and safety legislation. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Take body measurements and read basic size charts. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Relevant and accurate body and garment measurements are taken according to customer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Measurements are recorded and variations noted according to customer size charts and specifications. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 5 
    Draft basic blocks and make patterns. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Basic blocks are drafted using specified construction techniques and according to required measurements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Basic patterns are made using basic blocks and specified construction techniques, according to customer requirements. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 6 
    Compile basic specifications and basic cost sheets. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    Component parts (fabric, trims, construction processes etc) for specific products are identified and listed according to customer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    Specifications for specific products are accurately completed according to customer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    Specifications are given to sample department and samples are produced according to customer requirements. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    Basic cost sheets are completed for specific product types according to company procedures. 


    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Assessors who assess the competency of learners against this standard must be qualified and registered with the appropriate ETQA.
  • Moderators qualified and registered with the appropriate ETQA must conduct moderation. All external moderation will be conducted at the discretion of the relative ETQA. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Learners will engage with the following knowledge components:
  • Functions and techniques for using tools required for drawing, designing and making patterns.
  • Anatomical proportions (body and garment measurements and reading sizing charts).
  • Terminology and processes used in design, development & pattern making.
  • Pattern making mathematical techniques.
  • Basic understanding of material and trim properties, characteristics and behaviour related to sewing operations and pattern making processes.
  • Quality standards relating to customer requirements, design, development and pattern making including implications of non-conformance to specification.
  • Garment construction related to specific environment including equipment, work aids and methods.
  • Basic costing principles.
  • Techniques for completing technical drawing, specification sheets and technical packages.
  • Health and Safety procedures and housekeeping practices relevant to the workplace and tools to be used. 
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    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems when analysing and rectifying design and pattern problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Identify and solve problems when analysing and rectifying design and pattern problems. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
  • Organise and manage oneself and ones activities whilst planning to meet required method and quality standards and achieving deadlines.
  • Organise, analyse and evaluate information and take decisions when interpreting customer requirements and translating into specifications and patterns. 
    		•

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing when identifying customer requirements and completing specifications and technical packages. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE 
    Use science and technology when selecting and using tools for design, product development and pattern making. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Understand the world as a set of related systems when considering design and pattern making techniques and the effect of different methods of garment construction in the manufacturing process. 

    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
    Elective  58227   National Certificate: Clothing, Textile, Footwear and Leather Manufacturing Processes  Level 2  NQF Level 02  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Reregistered"     		 2023-06-30  FPMSETA 


    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. 1ST BLACK RAND GROUP PTY LTD 
    3. 4U DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING 
    4. A Z COMMUNITY SERVICES 
    5. ACADEMY OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    6. African Apex Apparel (Pty) Ltd 
    7. AFRICAN MULTISKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING 
    8. AMOS / KGAPHAMADI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    9. ARANDA LEARNERSHIP COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    10. Arden School of Management (Pty) Ltd 
    11. Associated Spinners Pty Ltd 
    12. ASSURED VOCATIONAL SKILLS INSTITUTE PTY LTD 
    13. Bader Sa Proprietary Limited 
    14. Bright Idea Projects 179 cc 
    15. CAPE TOWN WORKBASED LEARNING ACADEMY 
    16. Cel Impilo (Pty) Ltd 
    17. Crossley Holdings (Pty) Ltd 
    18. DANO TEXTILE INDUSTRIES1 
    19. DEMO 
    20. Deneb Investments Ltd 
    21. Dlamini The Siba PTY LTD 
    22. Durban Overall PTY LTD 
    23. EKURHULENI ARTISANS & SKILLS TRAINING CENTRE PTY LTD 
    24. FUTURE DISCOVERY TRAINING ACADEMY 
    25. GLICAM TRADING ENTERPRISE 
    26. HELPERS FOR LIFE NPC 
    27. HERMANUS CLOTHING MANUFACTURING PTY LTD 
    28. Inter-Coastal Business & Property Services cc 
    29. INTUTHUKO YESIZWE COMMUNITY ORGANISATION NPO 
    30. INYAPA VHUSIKU CONSULTING PTY LTD 
    31. ITHEMBA LOMPHAKATHI COMMUNITY ORGANISATION 
    32. Kelmik Training Centre (Pty) Ltd 
    33. Knoop Academy NPC 
    34. LERIBE TRAINING SOLUTIONS 
    35. MALITINNE PTY LTD 
    36. MASTER PATTERNS BY RONA 
    37. Mnambithi TVET College 
    38. NDIMASE TRADING 
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    40. Ntunzela Trading Enterprise 
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    42. PINUS TECH TECHNOLOGIES TRADING AND PROJECTS 
    43. POLOKWANE SCHOOL OF FASHION AND DESIGN 
    44. Salabedla Contracting and Trading (Pty) Ltd 
    45. SALABEDLA CONTRACTING AND TRADING PTY LTD 
    46. SINOVUYOLETHU TRADING PTY LTD 
    47. SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION DESIGNER AGENCY CC 
    48. THANDEKA VOCATIOL EDUCATION TRUST PTY LTD 
    49. The Brokers Learning Centre 
    50. THE FINISHING COLLEGE PTY LTD 
    51. THUBELIHLE GRADUATE INSTITUTE 
    52. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) LTD 
    53. Trade Call Investments Apparel (Pty) Ltd (Mobeni) 
    54. TRADE CALL INVESTMENTS PTY LTD 
    55. TRUE REFLECTIONS TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT PTY LTD 
    56. UMBUSO TRAINING SERVICES 
    57. VCK TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SERVICES PTY LTD 
    58. VEB CELE & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD 
    59. VELA VEZI 
    60. Vijay Bhagwan Consultancy and Solutions cc 
    61. VINE APPAREL (PTY)LTD 
    62. VPK BUSINESS VENTURE C C 
    63. ZA GEAR 


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