UAL
Level 4
QN: 603/3271/2
Curriculum Active
UAL Level 4 Diploma in Garment Technology for Fashion Retail
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by UAL. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 600 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 4
Awarding Body
UAL
Syllabus Units
6 Units
Guided Hours
600 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Individual negotiated retail project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Create a business plan for an individual negotiated retail project
- Use research to initiate ideas and concepts for a negotiated retail project
- Analyse research to inform the development of ideas and concepts
- Apply fashion retail specific knowledge and skills to implement a negotiated retail project to a professional standard
- Solve practical, theoretical and technical problems to progress ideas and concepts
- Use appropriate practical methods and specialist skills in the realisation of a negotiated project
- Professionally present themselves and their project to an identified audience
- Use reflective and evaluate skills to identify personal strengths and future opportunities
2
Preparation for progression
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand progression ambitions and opportunities appropriate to career interests
- Use personal and presentation skills to effectively communicate to audiences
- Understand how to work successfully in a team and the factors that contribute to an effective workforce
3
Product development for fashion retailing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the importance of fit considerations and sealing processes
- Understand the impact of design requirements to the production process
- Use digital and relevant software applications to evaluate
- record and communicate appropriate information
- Understand the importance of the role of the garment technologist within the buying team and the relationships with supply chain, linking to the critical pathway
4
Production processes and techniques for fashion retailing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify and apply different production techniques
- Analyse and evaluate the production process
- Understand how quality assurance practices inform production procedures
- Understand pattern and garment technology processes for the fashion retail industry
5
Quality assurance of materials for fashion retailing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the characteristics and properties of fibres and materials
- Recognise the importance of testing materials in relation to the retailer, product type and care instructions
- Analyse the importance of new techniques in textiles to improve sustainability and drive sales
- Understand the importance of product trials to ensure a product is fit for purpose
6
Understanding past, present and future contexts in fashion retail
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key concepts and developments that influence the retail industry
- Understand the relationship between contextual studies and the retail industry
- Understand the impact of traditional and emerging technologies, digital innovation and Ecommerce within the fashion retail context
- Use presentation skills to communicate ideas and concepts to identified audiences
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/3271/2
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- UAL
- Qualification Type
- Occupational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2018