13FAB

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.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 18
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91611 v3
NZQA Info

Generic Technology 3.4 - Develop a prototype considering fitness for purpose in the broadest sense


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91621 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91626 v3
NZQA Info

Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.26 - Draft a pattern to interpret a design for a garment


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.