Occupational Certificate: Apparel Pattern Designer Assistant
Explore the SAQA dataset information, NQF level and approved career relationships for this qualification.
About this qualification
This is an NQF Level 5 occupational qualification focused on supporting apparel pattern design work within the manufacturing and assembly sector. It is intended to relate to the practical preparation of people who assist with developing or working with patterns used in apparel production.
Who might consider this qualification?
People interested in apparel production, garment pattern work and entry-level pattern design support roles may consider this qualification. It may also suit learners who want to build a foundation in the manufacturing and assembly environment, subject to the provider’s published admission requirements.
How this qualification may support career preparation
The qualification has a direct pathway relationship with the career of Apparel and related pattern maker. This means it may support preparation for work related to apparel pattern making, but it does not guarantee employment, appointment or entry into that career.
Skills this qualification may help develop
- Assisting with apparel pattern design work
- Working with garment patterns in an apparel manufacturing context
- Applying pattern-related skills in a manufacturing and assembly environment
QCTO Qualification & Accredited Providers
This SAQA qualification is also present in the QCTO occupational qualifications data available to Edupstairs.
- QCTO qualification
- Apparel Pattern Designer Assistant
- Quality Partner
- FP&M SETA
- NQF level
- 5
- Credits
- 43
Active QCTO-accredited provider organisations
Showing 1–9 of 9 matching provider organisations.
Aranda Learnership College
Latest accreditation end in these records: September 18, 2029
Creative Arts College
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 21, 2029
FIAL
Latest accreditation end in these records: October 17, 2029
Royal Stitches
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Selakimakopo Projects
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 9, 2030
Seriti Industrial Assessment Centre
Latest accreditation end in these records: February 14, 2029
SG INT Group
Latest accreditation end in these records: August 15, 2030
Thandeka Vocational Education Trust
Latest accreditation end in these records: July 11, 2030
Vhangona Base
Latest accreditation end in these records: January 9, 2030
Official dataset information
- Qualification title
- Occupational Certificate: Apparel Pattern Designer Assistant
- SAQA ID
- 115466
- NQF sub-framework
- OQSF
- NQF level
- 5
- Minimum credits
- 43
- Field
- 6
- Subfield
- Manufacturing and Assembly
- Originator
- DQP FPMSET
- Registration end in source dataset
- 2025-02-26
Before enrolling
- Verify the qualification’s current SAQA registration status and whether new enrolments are permitted.
- Confirm that the provider is authorised or accredited to offer this qualification.
- Check the provider’s published admission requirements before applying.
- Ask the provider about the assessment process and any practical or workplace-based requirements.
- Confirm the qualification title, SAQA ID 115466, NQF level and credit value with the provider and SAQA before making payment.