SEG Awards
    Level 3
    QN: 500/4448/5
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    SEG Awards Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1323 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Syllabus Units
    25 Units
    Guided Hours
    1323 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Advanced Pattern Cutting Technology

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to utilise a range of fabrics and show an understanding of body measurements and size charts
    • Understand the differences between stretch and woven fabrics
    • Demonstrate an understanding of pattern cutting techniques required in relation to stretch fabrics
    • Produce patterns for complete styles, which are compatible with the intended industrial production methods
    2

    Basic Blocks: Hand Craft Tailoring

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the methods used to record and develop accurate figure measurements.
    • Understand the methods used to develop size charts and basic blocks., Evidence an understanding of the theories used to create basic block patterns.
    • Demonstrate the ability to manipulate block patterns.
    3

    CAD Grading

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the basic principles of grading
    • Be able to grade patterns which are compatible with appropriate standards for sizing range and production methods
    • Be able to produce final set of graded patterns
    4

    CAD Lay Planning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the basic principles of lay planning
    • Know how to create CAD/CAM generated lay plans
    • Be able to produce a final Lay plan
    5

    Computer Aided Pattern Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Prepare to use the pattern cutting functions of CAD/CAM software
    • Integrate CAD/CAM technology to produce finished patterns which incorporate technical data for production purposes
    • Be able to produce final pattern
    6

    Construction Techniques: Handcraft Tailored Jackets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to industrial machinery and equipment
    • Be able to use relevant specialist equipment and techniques prior to production of a handcrafted tailored jacket.
    • Be able to produce a bespoke handcrafted tailored jacket to industry standard
    7

    Construction Techniques: Production Tailored Jackets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to industrial machinery and equipment
    • Be able to use relevant specialist equipment and production techniques prior to the manufacture of a production tailored jacket.
    • Be able to produce a production tailored jacket to industry standard
    8

    Creating Virtual Samples-Draping

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and apply the principals of selecting appropriate digital imagery most suited for use for virtual sampling to include manipulation of image
    • Be able to prepare to use the design sampling functions of the CAD software
    • Be able to utilise CAD technology techniques to produce virtual samples
    • Be able to produce a marketing catalogue of rendered design images (virtual samples)
    9

    Fashion Design: Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the requirements of a fashion design brief.
    • Be able to develop initial design ideas.
    • Be able to develop a finished design.
    10

    Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to create original figure templates for fashion illustration purposes.
    • Be able to create illustrations for fashion designs.
    • Be able to present fashion illustrations on a storyboard.
    11

    Fashion Design: Presentation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to produce technical drawings of a fashion design.
    • Be able to select fabrics and trimmings for a fashion design.
    • Be able to apply fashion illustration techniques.
    • Be able to present fashion design work.
    12

    Garment Production Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to industrial machinery and equipment
    • Use fabrics, linings, facings and threads appropriate to garment style
    • Interpret specification information in relation to specific industry roles, Utilise appropriate machinery and equipment to produce component samples
    • Understand the importance of sequence of assembly and quality assurance
    13

    Garment Review Process

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Conduct and participate in fit sessions in a professional manner
    • Record all terminology from observations to ensure quality assurance
    • Be able to relate fit issues to pattern amendments, garment specifications and size charts
    14

    Handcraft Tailoring Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to sewing and pressing machines and equipment.
    • Understand the techniques and processes used in the manufacture of a hand-crafted tailored garment.
    • Be able to manage and organise their learning
    15

    Introduction to Garment Technology Processes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to industrial machinery and equipment
    • Understand seam types for specific fabric finishes, Utilise appropriate machinery and equipment to produce seam samples
    • Understand industry production methods and standards
    • Be able to produce a garment to industry standard
    • Understand the review process of design, pattern and garment technology
    16

    Introduction to Pattern Technology for Garment Technologists _CAD_

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Integrate CAD/CAM technology to produce finished patterns which incorporate technical data for production purposes
    • Understand how to assess final pattern to the specific garment requirements
    • Understand the basic principles of lay planning
    17

    Manual Grading Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to handcraft tailoring
    • Understand the basic principles of grading
    • Be able to grade patterns which are compatible with appropriate standards for sizing range and production methods
    • Be able to produce a full scale garment pattern.
    18

    Manual Lay Planning

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the basic principles of lay planning
    • Be able to create efficient manual lay plans for complex fabrics
    • Be able to produce a final Lay plan
    19

    Manual Pattern Drafting

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how body size charts can be used to make basic block patterns
    • Be able to select and use appropriate block patterns to produce skirt, bodice, sleeve and trouser adaptations
    • Understand the use of a technical working drawing (flat) in pattern production
    • Be able to produce finished patterns which incorporate technical data for production purposes
    20

    Pattern Cutting and Construction Techniques: Handcraft Tailored Trousers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to handcraft tailoring
    • Understand the components, styling and methods of cutting required to produce a bespoke trouser.
    • Be able to produce a full scale trouser pattern.
    • Understand the fabric suitability for a bespoke trouser
    • Understand the principles of lay planning for a bespoke trouser
    • Be able to use relevant specialist equipment and techniques prior to production of a bespoke handcraft tailored trouser.
    • Be able to produce a bespoke handcraft tailored trouser to industry standard
    21

    Pattern Cutting and Construction Techniques: Production Tailored Skirts and Trousers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to handcraft tailoring
    • Understand the components, styling and methods of cutting required to produce a skirt or trouser.
    • Be able to produce an accurate skirt or trouser pattern.
    • Understand the fabric suitability for a skirt or trouser
    • Understand the principles of lay planning for a skirt or trouser
    • Be able to use relevant specialist equipment and techniques in the production of a production tailored skirt or trouser.
    • Be able to produce a production tailored skirt or trouser
    22

    Pattern Cutting Techniques: Handcraft Tailored Jackets

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices related to handcraft tailoring
    • Understand the components, styling and methods of cutting required to produce a bespoke jacket.
    • Understand the specific uses of tailoring fabrics, linings, interlinings and trimmings.
    • Be able to produce a full scale jacket pattern.
    • Understand the fabric suitability for a bespoke jacket
    • Understand the principles of lay planning for a bespoke jacket
    23

    Producing Patterns by Modelling

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom
    • Understand how to prepare a dress stand
    • Know how to model a basic block on the workroom stand, Be aware of styles for which modelling is preferable to flat pattern making
    • Know how to model a toile on a workroom stand
    • Know how to present modelled toile
    • Understand how to take a pattern from a finished garment
    24

    Producing Tailored Components

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe workroom practices, Utilise appropriate machinery/equipment and methods to produce component samples
    • Understand the importance of sequence of assembly and quality assurance
    25

    Quality Testing Materials in the Fashion Industry

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand characteristics of materials
    • Understand how to test materials
    • Know how to conduct wearer trials

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    500/4448/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    SEG Awards
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2008