NCEA Level 1 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology)
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.
External
NZQA Info
Set up, adjust, and operate a domestic lockstitch sewing machine
NZQA Info
Incorporate applied design in fabric
NZQA Info
Prepare for and construct a leisure garment
NZQA Info
Prepare for and construct a non-wearable textile item