Diploma: Fashion Design
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SAQA ID48850
NQF Level5
Credits319
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0
About this qualification
The Diploma: Fashion Design is an NQF Level 5, 319-credit learning programme in the Design Studies subfield. It is intended to develop a foundation in fashion design and related creative design practice.
Who might consider this qualification?
This qualification may be considered by people interested in fashion design and creative design work who want a formal qualification in the field. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with the provider.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification may support preparation for fashion-design-related work by providing formal study in the fashion design field. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into a specific career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Fashion design development
- Creative design thinking
- Visual and aesthetic decision-making
- Design communication
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Diploma: Fashion Design
- SAQA ID
- 48850
- NQF sub-framework
- HEQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 319
- Field
- 2
- Subfield
- Design Studies
- Originator
- Eduvos (Pty) Ltd (previously known as Midrand Graduate Institute and later to Pearson Institute of Higher Education)
- Registration end in source dataset
- Not specified in source
Verification status: Requires Verification. The imported SAQA file is a historical dataset snapshot; current registration must be separately verified before Edupstairs describes it as current.
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification's current SAQA registration status before enrolling.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the specific delivery site is covered.
- Check the provider's admission requirements.
- Ask the provider about the assessment approach and whether any practical, studio or workplace requirements apply.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 48850, NQF level and credit value in the enrolment documentation.