Qualifications Update: Fashion and Textile Technology Qualifications Update: Fashion and Textile Technology

Developing qualifications - drivers Progression – provide progression from Es & Os and maximise continuity between levels More open and flexible requirements – fewer, broader outcomes, more focus on skills Assessment which supports learning - open evidence requirements – choice of assessment approaches – opportunities for combined assessment Refreshed and relevant contexts for learning, providing challenge and enjoyment Personalisation and Choice – in content/contexts for Units - Added Value Unit at National 4 – coursework assessment at National 5 Robust and credible – current high standards in qualifications will be maintained

Units are skills based and provide flexibility and choice through candidate choice of briefs and fashion/textile items to make. Provides opportunities to apply practical skills and textile construction techniques Builds knowledge and understanding progressively up levels through preparing for, planning, making and reviewing/evaluating fashion/textile items Combines the best aspects of current Intermediate and Standard Grade Courses Added Value Unit is assessed by a practical activity – making a fashion/textile item. Key points

Unit Structure National 3National 4National 5 Textile Technologies Fashion/Textile Item Development Fashion and Textile Choices

New Quality Assurance arrangements Will cover new National 1 to National 5 from 2013/14 New arrangements will promote shared understanding of national standards through a collaborative and partnership approach New Nominee role - provides a pool of nationally trained experts Intense verification in the first 3 years, then an intelligence led approach will be adopted Verification in Nov/Dec, Feb and Apr/May - allows for early identification of issues and support/guidance to be given

Assessment Support Schedule 2012/13 Oct 12 to Mar 13 N3 to N5 Unit Assessment Support (Package 1) Feb 13 N3 to N5 Unit Assessment Support (Package 2) Feb 13 N5 Specimen Question Paper Apr 13 N3 to N5 Unit Assessment Support (Package 3) Apr 13 N5 Specimen Coursework Apr 13 N4 Added Value Assessment Support