NCEA Level 3 Fabrics (Soft Materials Technology)
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Schaar.
This course provides the opportunity for students to extend their knowledge of soft materials technology, and take on some complex and challenging projects
The course will focus on construction techniques such as complex sewing techniques, complex applied design, and pattern drafting. Students are expected to work independently to achieve the outcomes of this course.
Level 3 Soft Materials will be made up of Internal Achievement Standards with the option to complete an external standard for those wanting to use this course as one of their university entry courses.
Recommended Prior Learning
Students must have successfully completed Level 2 Soft Materials Technology.
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
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.21 - Implement complex procedures using textile materials to make a specified product
NZQA Info
Construction and Mechanical Technologies 3.23 - Implement complex procedures to create an applied design for 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: 16
Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.