Level 3 Fabric Technology
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms R. Cameron.
Students will learn how to draft (create) a sewing pattern from their own measurements for a skirt or pants. Advanced construction (sewing) skills will be taught.
Students can choose their own projects, but they must meet the Level 3 skills requirements in order to gain credits. Assessment tasks require students to keep a record of their learning and explain their decision making using stakeholder feedback from testing and trialling.
Students are expected to buy/get their own fabrics, threads and notions for their projects. Calico is provided for pattern drafting and trialling.
Recommended Prior Learning
Successful completion of Level 2 Fabric Technology, a keen interest in sewing and have advanced sewing skills. HOF approval.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
$15 entry fee to the Pin'd Creative Showcase competition is optional
Students need to organise and/or buy their own fabric, etc for their sewing projects
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18
Students taking this course are eligible to be awarded this subject as part of the requirement for 14 credits in three University Entrance approved subjects.
Disclaimer
Course selection will depend on the option lines and student numbers. There is no guarantee that the courses you select now will all be available for you in 2024.