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Diploma: Fashion Design

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SAQA ID62630
NQF Level5
Credits248
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This is a 248-credit, NQF Level 5 diploma focused on Fashion Design within the Design Studies field. The available record shows a registration end date of 30 June 2006, so its current status should be confirmed before relying on it for study or career planning.

Who might consider this qualification?

It may interest people seeking a formal qualification related to fashion design and design studies, particularly those exploring creative design-oriented study. Suitability and admission should be confirmed with an authorised provider.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification title indicates relevance to fashion-design-related work, but the available record does not identify specific approved career relationships. It may support further exploration of design work, subject to the qualification’s current status, the skills developed, and additional employer or industry requirements. It does not guarantee employment, appointment or professional registration.

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
62630
NQF sub-framework
HEQSF
NQF level
5
Minimum credits
248
Field
2
Subfield
Design Studies
Originator
Varsity College
Registration end in source dataset
2006-06-30
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 and enrolment status, as the recorded registration end date is 30 June 2006.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised to offer the qualification and that the qualification details match the official SAQA record.
  • Check the provider’s current admission requirements before applying.
  • Ask the provider what assessment, practical, portfolio or workplace requirements apply, if any.
  • Confirm whether the qualification remains available and appropriate for your intended study or career pathway.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.