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This qualification specification covers the following qualifications:

Qualification Title Qualification

Number Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion 600/9767/X

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Making it in Fashion 601/0033/3

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion 601/0237/8

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries 600/9796/6

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for the Fashion Industries 601/0282/2

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for the Fashion Industries

601/0347/4

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries 600/9797/8

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award In Employment in the Fashion Industries

600/9764/4

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate In Employment in the Fashion Industries

600/9765/6

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries

600/9827/2

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma In Employment in the Fashion Industries

600/9766/8

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries

600/9798/X


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About this qualification specification

This qualification specification is intended for Tutors, Assessors, Internal Verifiers, Centre Quality Managers and other staff within Gateway Qualifications recognised centres and/or prospective centres. It sets out what is required of the learner in order to achieve the qualification. It also contains information specific to managing and delivering the qualification(s) including specific quality assurance requirements. The guide should be read in conjunction with the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook and other publications available on the website which contain more detailed guidance on assessment and verification practice. In order to offer this qualification, you must be a Gateway Qualifications recognised centre. If your centre is not yet recognised, please contact our Development Team to discuss becoming a Gateway Qualifications Recognised Centre: Telephone: 01206 911211 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition

http://www.gatewayqualifications.org.uk/recognition


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Contents 1. Qualification Information .................................................................................................. 6

1.1 About the qualifications ................................................................................................ 6

1.2 Objective ...................................................................................................................... 6

1.3 Key Facts ..................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Funding ........................................................................................................................ 7

1.5 Achievement methodology ........................................................................................... 7

1.6 Geographical Coverage ............................................................................................... 7

1.7 Progression Opportunities ............................................................................................ 8

1.8 Relationship with other frameworks .............................................................................. 8

2 Learner Entry Requirements ............................................................................................ 9

2.1 Age .............................................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Prior Qualifications ....................................................................................................... 9

2.3 Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding .......................................................................... 9

2.4 Restrictions ................................................................................................................ 10

2.5 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs ....................... 10

2.6 Additional Rules/Guidance ......................................................................................... 10

3 Achieving the Qualification ............................................................................................ 11

3.1 Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List) ...................................... 11

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion .......................................... 11

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Making it in Fashion .................................... 13

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion ..................... 15

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries ......................... 17

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for the Fashion Industries ................... 18

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for the Fashion Industries ... 20

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries ...................... 22

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award In Employment in the Fashion Industries ............... 24

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate In Employment in the Fashion Industries ......... 25

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries ........................................................................................................................... 27

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma In Employment in the Fashion Industries ............ 29

Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries ........................................................................................................................... 31

3.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) ........................................................................... 33

3.3 Links to other qualifications ........................................................................................ 33

4 Assessment and Quality Assurance .............................................................................. 34


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4.1 Method of Assessment ............................................................................................... 34

4.2 Assessment Materials ................................................................................................ 34

4.3 Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements ............................................................... 35

4.4 Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements .................................................. 35

4.5 Qualification-Specific Verification Requirements ........................................................ 35

5 What to do next ............................................................................................................... 36

6 Gateway Qualifications ................................................................................................... 36

7 Appendices ...................................................................................................................... 37

Appendix 1 – Level 1 Barred Unit Listings ......................................................................... 37




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1. Qualification Information

1.1 About the qualifications

The qualifications have been approved by the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) that regulates qualifications, examinations and assessments in England. The Gateway Qualifications Fashion Industries qualification suite is aimed at learners who are seeking employment in the fashion industries or who are already in the fashion industry but are looking to develop new skills or hone existing ones. The suite of qualifications is written and structured to link technical and practical skills with creative skills in a way that will encourage and appeal to a broad range of learners. The choice of available sizes of qualification and the range of units available within the individual qualifications is designed to give learners considerable flexibility of learning without constraining them to a specific route within the industry (for example, tailoring, pattern cutting, fashion design, garment construction). The qualification suite will provide learners with the opportunity to explore different routes within the industry and thus to identify a suitable apprenticeship scheme or other opportunity, giving employers the confidence that entrants already understand the context of the industry and the employment roles and career opportunities it offers.

1.2 Objective

The Gateway Qualifications suite of Fashion Industries qualifications are categorised as having the following objective: Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specific role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employers.

1.3 Key Facts

Qualification Title in full Credit

Value Total

Qualification Time

Guided Learning

Hours Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion

6 60 54

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Making it in Fashion

15 150 120

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion

27 270 228

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries

6 60 48

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate In Skills for the Fashion Industries

15 150 105


27 270 192


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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries

42 420 294


6 60 42


15 150 105


27 270 189


42 420 294


54 540 378

Total Qualification Time is the number of notional hours which represents an estimate of the total amount of time that could be reasonably expected to be required for a Learner to achieve and demonstrate the achievement of the level of attainment necessary for the award of the qualification. Total Qualification Time is comprised of the following two elements: • the number of hours which an awarding organisation has assigned to a qualification for Guided Learning, and • an estimate of the number of hours a Learner will reasonably be likely to spend in preparation, study or any other form of participation in education or training, including assessment, which takes place by – but, unlike Guided Learning, not under the Immediate Guidance or Supervision of – a lecturer, supervisor, tutor or other appropriate provider of education or training.

1.4 Funding

For information regarding potential sources of funding please visit the following websites; The Education Funding Agency http://www.education.gov.uk/aboutdfe/executiveagencies/efa The Skills Funding Agency http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/ or, contact your local funding office.

1.5 Achievement methodology

The qualification will be awarded to learners who achieve an approved combination of units through a Portfolio of Evidence that has been successfully verified and monitored through Gateway Qualifications’ Quality Assurance process. Achievement is therefore determined by successful completion of unit assessment with no further requirement for additional/summative assessment.

1.6 Geographical Coverage

The qualifications have been approved by Ofqual to be offered in England.

http://www.education.gov.uk/aboutdfe/executiveagencies/efa

http://skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/


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1.7 Progression Opportunities

The Gateway Qualifications Skills for the Fashion Industries qualification suite enables progression to employment, further learning opportunities within employment, further study including internal progression within the suite, or to higher-level sector specific qualifications. Level 1 qualifications are designed to introduce the knowledge and skills required by the sector, while Level 2 qualifications will equip individuals for entry level jobs in the sector and Level 3 qualifications will equip them for more skilled employment. The qualifications within the suite can also be progressive and cumulative with the credits achieved within the Awards contributing to the Certificates and from there to the Diplomas. The qualifications can also provide a stepping stone to further specific training and skills development through structured training programmes such as an apprenticeship or Foundation Degree. The Certificate, Extended Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma qualifications have been developed with a choice of mandatory units that encourage the development of understanding of how the industry operates and how the individual's abilities can be developed towards successful employment. These qualifications introduce the range of employment opportunities the sector offers and guide the learner towards industry-specific subjects in order for them to gain the appropriate skills and knowledge required by employers. The Level 3 Diplomas are offer progression onto higher education programmes including Foundation Degrees

1.8 Relationship with other frameworks

The Gateway Qualifications Skills for the Fashion Industry qualification suite is related to the National Occupational Standards (NOS) developed by Skillfast-UK. They provide a significant amount of knowledge, understanding and skills development that underpins occupational competence in the apparel design and construction sector.


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2 Learner Entry Requirements

2.1 Age

The approved age range for these qualifications is

Qualification Title in full Age range Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion Pre-16, 16-18, 19+

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Making it in Fashion Pre-16, 16-18, 19+

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion

Pre-16, 16-18, 19+

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries

16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries

16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+


16-18, 19+

2.2 Prior Qualifications

There is no requirement for learners to have achieved prior qualifications.

2.3 Prior Skills/Knowledge/Understanding

There are no specific formal requirements for prior learning for entry to any of the qualifications within the qualification suite. However, many of the unit areas assume prior knowledge, skills and understanding at a lower level. It is therefore the responsibility of the provider to ensure that the individual’s learning programme takes this into account.


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2.4 Restrictions

There are no formal restrictions on entry. It is expected, however, that a learner will receive appropriate advice and guidance regarding the suitability of the qualification and the pathway through the qualification suite in order to achieve their expected outcomes. Many of the units lend themselves to work place assessment and whilst this is not a requirement, the use of this method needs to be carefully monitored for appropriateness and health and safety, particularly where learners are under 18.

2.5 Access to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs

It is Gateway Qualifications’ aim that there shall be equal opportunities within this organisation and in all the services it provides and within its recognised centres and via the services they provide and so meet the organisation’s legal responsibilities to prevent discrimination. In particular it is the organisation’s intention that there should be no discrimination on the grounds of a protected characteristic including age, disability, gender assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation. It is acknowledged that this is not an exhaustive list. Gateway Qualifications and recognised centres have a responsibility to ensure that the process of assessment is robust and fair and allows the learner to show what they know and can do without compromising the assessment criteria. Details on how to make adjustments for learners is set out in the Reasonable Adjustment and Special Considerations Policy.

2.6 Additional Rules/Guidance

There are no additional rules or guidance regarding learner entry requirements.


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3 Achieving the Qualification

3.1 Qualification Structure (Rules of Combination and Unit List)

The knowledge, skills and understanding that will be assessed as part of the qualification are set out within the unit specifications. These include the learning outcomes and associated assessment criteria. To obtain unit information, please contact Gateway Qualifications who will enable access to our unit library. Please refer to the Appendix for details of barred units.

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Award In Making it in Fashion, learners must complete a minimum of 6 credits. Unit Reference Number

Title Level Credit Value

GLH Subject Sector code

Group Name

R/505/1019 The Different Markets for Fashion 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/1035 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/0874 Fashion Industry Production 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/0854 The Fashion Industry 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/504/8955 Fashion Design: Development 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1046 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1047 Fashion Design: Process 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1044 Fashion Design: Theory and Practice 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1014 Garment Construction: Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/1021 Garment Construction: Toile Making 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate In Making it in Fashion To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Making it in Fashion, learners must achieve a minimum of 15 credits with at least 9 credits at Level 1. A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Group M and O. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

R/505/1019 The Different Markets for Fashion 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) L/505/1035 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) Y/505/0874 Fashion Industry Production 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/0854 The Fashion Industry 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) A/504/8955 Fashion Design: Development 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1046 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1047 Fashion Design: Process 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1044 Fashion Design: Theory and Practice 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1014 Garment Construction: Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/1021 Garment Construction: Toile Making 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion, learners must achieve 27 credits with at least 15 credits at Level 1. At least 6 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from either Group M or O. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

R/505/1019 The Different Markets for Fashion 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) L/505/1035 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) Y/505/0874 Fashion Industry Production 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/0854 The Fashion Industry 1 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) A/504/8955 Fashion Design: Development 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1046 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1047 Fashion Design: Process 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1044 Fashion Design: Theory and Practice 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1014 Garment Construction: Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/1021 Garment Construction: Toile Making 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Award In Skills for the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 6 credits. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/0868 The Fashion Industry 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1020 The Different Markets for Fashion 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1034 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1013 Fashion Industry Production 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Learners must complete 15 credits of which a minimum of 9 credits must be at Level 2, remaining credits can be achieved at, above, or below the

level of the qualification. At least 3 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Group M or O. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

J/505/1020 The Different Markets for Fashion 2 3 24 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/1034 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 2 3 24 9.2 M (Mandatory) M/505/1013 Fashion Industry Production 2 6 48 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/0868 The Fashion Industry 2 3 24 9.2 M (Mandatory) A/504/8955 Fashion Design: Development 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1042 Fashion Design: Development 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1046 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1032 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1047 Fashion Design: Process 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1043 Fashion Design: Presentation 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1044 Fashion Design: Theory and Practice 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1033 Garment Construction: Theory 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1014 Garment Construction: Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1031 Garment Construction: Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/1021 Garment Construction: Toile Making 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/0924 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for the Fashion Industries Learners must complete 27 credits of which a minimum of 15 credits must be at Level 2, remaining credits can be achieved at, above, or below the level of the qualification. At least 6 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Group M or O. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. Unit Reference Number



Group Name



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M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma In Skills for the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 42 credits. A minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from either Group M or O. A minimum of 27 credits must be achieved at Level 2 or above. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number



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M/505/1030 Garment Construction: Sewing Skills 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1016 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) J/505/1017 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1057 Tailoring: Practical Skills 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1036 Tailoring: Alterations 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1056 Pattern Cutting: Theory and Techniques 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/1022 Pattern Cutting: Commercial Patterns 1 6 54 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1025 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 1 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award In Employment in the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Award In Employment in the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 6 credits from Group O. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

H/505/1042 Fashion Design: Development 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1032 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1043 Fashion Design: Presentation 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1033 Garment Construction: Theory 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1031 Garment Construction: Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/0924 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0875 The Different Markets for Fashion 3 3 27 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0862 The Fashion Industry 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) R/505/0906 Fashion Industry Production 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate In Employment in the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate In Employment in the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 15 credits to achieve the qualification. A minimum of 3 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from either Group M or Group O. A minimum of 9 credits must be achieved at Level 3. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

D/505/0875 The Different Markets for Fashion 3 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/1034 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 2 3 24 9.2 M (Mandatory) R/505/0906 Fashion Industry Production 3 6 42 9.2 M (Mandatory) H/505/0862 The Fashion Industry 3 6 42 9.2 M (Mandatory) L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1042 Fashion Design: Development 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1032 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1043 Fashion Design: Presentation 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1033 Garment Construction: Theory 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1031 Garment Construction: Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/0924 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 27 credits. At least 2 units worth a minimum of 6 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Groups M or O. At least 15 credits must be achieved at Level 3. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number



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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma In Employment in the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma In Employment in the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 42 credits. A minimum of 3 units worth at least 12 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Groups M or O. A minimum of 27 credits must be achieved at Level 3. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number



Group Name

D/505/0875 The Different Markets for Fashion 3 3 27 9.2 M (Mandatory) J/505/1034 Preparation for Employment in the Fashion Industries 2 3 24 9.2 M (Mandatory) R/505/0906 Fashion Industry Production 3 6 42 9.2 M (Mandatory) H/505/0862 The Fashion Industry 3 6 42 9.2 M (Mandatory) L/505/0838 Fashion Design: Development 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1042 Fashion Design: Development 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/0847 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1032 Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1062 Fashion Design: Research 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0859 Fashion Design: Presentation 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1043 Fashion Design: Presentation 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/0893 Fashion Design: CAD Colour and Pattern 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1041 Fashion Design: CAD Technical Illustration 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) F/505/1033 Garment Construction: Theory 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1031 Garment Construction: Techniques 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1054 Garment Construction: Pockets and Collars 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0922 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/0924 Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0913 Garment Construction: Detail Techniques 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) H/505/1199 Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/0894 Tailoring: Techniques 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0879 Tailoring: Theory and Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1040 Tailoring: Tailored Jacket Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/0925 Tailoring: Tailored Trousers Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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H/505/1039 Tailoring: Practical Skills 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1037 Tailoring: Alterations 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1038 Tailoring: Alterations 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/0915 Tailoring: Tailored Waistcoat Construction 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) D/505/1024 Pattern Cutting: Garment Modelling and Fitting 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) Y/505/1023 Pattern Cutting: Drafting Techniques 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) M/505/1027 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Construction Blocks 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1026 Pattern Cutting: Manual Pattern Grading 3 3 21 9.2 O (Optional Units) T/505/1028 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 2 6 48 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1029 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) K/505/1060 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1063 Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) L/505/0905 Pattern Cutting: Pattern Adaptation 3 6 42 9.2 O (Optional Units) A/505/1015 Health and Safety in a Fashion Environment 2 3 24 9.2 O (Optional Units)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries To achieve the Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries, learners must achieve 54 credits. A minimum of 3 units worth at least 12 credits must be achieved from Group M; the remaining credits can be taken from Groups M or O. A minimum of 36 credits must be achieved at Level 3. Learners cannot include more than one unit with the same or similar title. For full details see list of barred units. Unit Reference Number



Group Name



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3.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Recognition of prior learning is a process that considers if a learner can meet the specified assessment requirements through knowledge, understanding or skills that they already possess and that can contribute towards the attainment of a qualification for which they are undertaking. Where Recognition of Prior Learning is permitted then the evidence must be mapped against the criteria for which it is being claimed for and be valid, authentic, sufficient, reliable, valid and current. A maximum of 70% of a qualification can be achieved through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning, with at least 30% gained through new learning. The process for claiming RPL is set out in the Gateway Qualifications’ policy on Recognition of Prior Learning.

3.3 Links to other qualifications

The Gateway Qualifications suite of Fashion Industry qualification link within and across levels. The rules of combination enable learners to progress within a level or to a higher level within the same specialism or to develop new specialisms within the sector.


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4 Assessment and Quality Assurance

The following are in addition to the standard assessment and quality assurance requirements set out in the Gateway Qualifications Centre Handbook.

4.1 Method of Assessment

The method of assessment for the qualifications is through a portfolio of evidence.

4.2 Assessment Materials

There are no specific assessment materials provided for this qualification.


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4.3 Qualification-Specific Centre Requirements

Centres must ensure that they have the appropriate resources in place when delivering performance units from vocational areas. In the delivery of qualification and units to pre-16 learners centres are required to exercise due diligence in respect of the following:

- the learner’s needs and access to information and advice about the units offered and

how the course of learning will meet their needs; - the learner’s present capacity to undertake the tasks set by tutors, and tutors

understanding of how particular tasks accord with the assessment criteria for the unit; - tutors should be fully conversant with the qualification and unit specification/s offered

to learners, where clarification is required the centre should consult with the assigned Quality Reviewer for further advice and guidance in the delivery of units and refer to the Centre Handbook and Reasonable Adjustment and Special Consideration policy and guidance.

- centres will be required to have appropriate and up to date risk assessments and ensure that appropriate support and supervision is provided; appropriate subject specialist knowledge should be consulted where the possibility of harm to learners is identified; this will be monitored through Gateway Qualifications’ quality assurance process.

- the centre contact for the unit/qualification being delivered must ensure that all procedures relating to the delivery of the unit/qualification operate effectively in the centre.

4.4 Qualification-Specific Tutor/Assessor Requirements

There are no additional tutor/assessor requirements for this/these qualifications. 4.5 Qualification-Specific Verification Requirements

There are no additional verification requirements for these qualifications.


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5 What to do next

For existing centres please contact your named Development Manager or Development Officer. For organisations, not yet registered as a Gateway Qualifications centre please contact: Gateway Qualifications Gateway House 3 Tollgate Business Park Colchester CO3 8AB Tel: 01206 911211 Email: [email protected]

6 Gateway Qualifications

Gateway Qualifications, a not for profit registered charity, is an Awarding Organisation based in Colchester, Essex. We work with learning providers and industry experts to design and develop qualifications that benefit the learner and the employer. We support flexible, responsive and quality assured learning opportunities whether it’s in the classroom, at work, in the community or through distance learning. We are recognised by Ofqual, to design, develop and submit qualifications to the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).

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7 Appendices

Appendix 1 – Level 1 Barred Unit Listings

Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Certificate in Making it in Fashion Gateway Qualifications Level 1 Extended Certificate in Making it in Fashion

This Unit Is Barred Against These Units

Fashion Design: Development (A/504/8955) Fashion Design: Development (L/505/0838)

Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques (A/505/1046)

Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques (M/505/0847)

Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction (F/505/1016)

Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction (H/505/1199)

Tailoring: Theory and Techniques (J/505/1017)

Tailoring: Techniques (K/505/0894)

Tailoring: Practical Skills (K/505/1057) Tailoring: Practical Skills (H/505/1039)

Tailoring: Alterations (R/505/1036) Tailoring: Alterations (Y/505/1037)

Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning (H/505/1025)

Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning (K/505/1060)


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Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Certificate in Skills for the Fashion Industries Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Extended Certificate in Skills for the Fashion Industries Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Skills for the Fashion Industries


Fashion Design: Development (A/504/8955) Fashion Design: Development (L/505/0838)

Fashion Design: Development (H/505/1042)

Fashion Design: Development (L/505/0838) Fashion Design: Development (H/505/1042)






Fashion Design: Presentation (H/505/0859) Fashion Design: Presentation (K/505/1043)

Garment Construction: Techniques (T/505/1014)

Garment Construction: Techniques (T/505/1031)

Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction (L/505/0922)

Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction (Y/505/0924)

Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction (F/505/1016)

Tailoring: Tailored Garment Construction (H/505/1199)

Tailoring: Theory and Techniques (J/505/1017)

Tailoring: Techniques (K/505/0894)

Tailoring: Theory and Techniques (T/505/0879)

Tailoring: Techniques (K/505/0894) Tailoring: Theory and Techniques (T/505/0879)

Tailoring: Practical Skills (K/505/1057) Tailoring: Practical Skills (H/505/1039)

Tailoring: Alterations (R/505/1036) Tailoring: Alterations (Y/505/1037)

Tailoring: Alterations (D/505/1038)

Tailoring: Alterations (Y/505/1037) Tailoring: Alterations (D/505/1038)

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design (T/505/1028) Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design (A/505/1029)

Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning (H/505/1025)


Pattern Cutting: Manual Lay Planning (A/505/1063)




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Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Extended Certificate in Employment in the Fashion Industries Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries Gateway Qualifications Level 3 Diploma in Employment in the Fashion Industries


Fashion Design: Development (L/505/0838) Fashion Design: Development (H/505/1042)



Fashion Design: Presentation (H/505/0859) Fashion Design: Presentation (K/505/1043)

Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction (L/505/0922)

Garment Construction: Detailed Garment Construction (Y/505/0924)

Tailoring: Techniques (K/505/0894) Tailoring: Theory and Techniques (T/505/0879)

Tailoring: Alterations (Y/505/1037) Tailoring: Alterations (D/505/1038)

Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design (T/505/1028) Pattern Cutting: Pattern Design (A/505/1029)



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