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Further Education and Training Certificate: Fashion Design and Retail Buying

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SAQA ID67291
NQF Level4
Credits180
StatusRequires Verification
Related careers0

About this qualification

This NQF Level 4 qualification combines fashion design with retail buying. It is situated in Design Studies and is intended to provide learning across both the creative development of fashion products and the retail-focused buying side of the fashion sector.

What this qualification may cover

  • Fashion design
  • Retail buying
  • The relationship between design and fashion retail activities

Who might consider this qualification?

It may suit people interested in fashion, clothing design and the commercial selection or buying of fashion products. Prospective learners should confirm the provider’s admission requirements before applying.

How this qualification may support career preparation

The qualification may support further exploration of fashion design and retail buying-related work, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into any particular occupation. No specific related-career mappings are available here.

Skills this qualification may help develop

  • Basic fashion design capability
  • Understanding of retail buying activities
  • Ability to consider both creative and commercial aspects of fashion

Official dataset information

Qualification title
Further Education and Training Certificate: Fashion Design and Retail Buying
SAQA ID
67291
NQF sub-framework
OQSF
NQF level
4
Minimum credits
180
Field
2
Subfield
Design Studies
Originator
Damelin
Registration end in source dataset
2013-04-26
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, as the recorded registration-end date is 26 April 2013 and current status requires verification.
  • Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer the qualification and that enrolment is available.
  • Check the provider’s admission requirements, as these are not specified here.
  • Ask the provider about assessment arrangements and any practical or workplace requirements before enrolling.
  • Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 67291, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA.
Data source: Qualification information is based on SAQA dataset records available to Edupstairs. Always confirm current registration, provider accreditation and admission requirements before enrolling.