1FAB

NCEA Level 1 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology)

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Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Schaar.

The Level 1 Soft Materials construction course is a hands-on practical course made up of unit standards, allowing students to achieve up to 20 credits - these credits are unit standards.

It continues to expand on the knowledge of sewing that began in middle school and starts with sewing machine maintenance, basic sewing techniques and simple pattern adaptation and completion of practical sewing projects such as bags, a leisure garment, or other items that students may want to sew.

Teaching and learning focus on using technological practices in the construction and design process, trialling of processes to gain the desired outcomes and analysing final outcomes to decide if they are fit for purpose and deciding what other strategies could be used in future to achieve the desired outcome.



Recommended Prior Learning

A genuine interest in textiles and soft material construction is required to undertake this course, along with the ability to work independently.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Description Type Value
Fabric and materials Non-Voluntary $80.00
$80.00

Pathway

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 20
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 1540 v6
NZQA Info

Set up, adjust, and operate a domestic lockstitch sewing machine


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6688 v4
NZQA Info

Incorporate applied design in fabric


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6692 v4
NZQA Info

Prepare for and construct a leisure garment


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 6693 v4
NZQA Info

Prepare for and construct a non-wearable textile item


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0