Diploma in Fashion - Lisof

The Diploma

in Fashion is a fully accredited

3-year full-time programme that offers a wide range of subject choices relating to fashion and retail, from the design disciplines through to business courses. Our courses have been developed by leaders in fashion and retail with a view to giving you the most progressive and relevant education in the business.

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A DIPLOMA IN FASHION FROM LISOF WILL GIVE YOU ACCESS TO A BROAD ARRAY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FASHION AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES. WITH A LISOF DEGREE, YOU’LL BE WELL AHEAD OF THE REST WHEN IT COMES TO BAGGING YOURSELF THAT DREAM JOB. Our highly regarded formal courses are only a part of the learning experience we offer. At LISOF, we expose you to the industry at large and make sure that you engage in real-life job situations. We hold workshops, arrange internships and involve you in events like Fashion Week where you can meet and be inspired by successful industry leaders.

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CAREER

OPPORTUNITIES THIS LIST SHOWS JUST A FEW OF THE CAREERS THAT WILL BE AVAILABLE TO YOU WITH A LISOF QUALIFICATION. •

Fashion designer

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Sales manager

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Production manager

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Public relations officer

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Buyer

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Event coordinator

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Merchandiser

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Visual merchandiser

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Trend forecaster

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Fashion photographer

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Costume designer

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Fashion journalist

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Visual merchandiser

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Marketing executive

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Wardrobe consultant

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Brand manager

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Store manager

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Marketing analyst

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Beauty advisor

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Researcher

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Make-up artist

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Stylist

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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SUBJECT

CHOICES & CLUSTERS

Design & Technical Computer Literacy & Design Creative Design Fashion Photography Garment Construction Visual Merchandising Pattern Design Technical Drawing Visual Studies Make-up Styling

LISOF’S FOCUS IS ON THE INDIVIDUAL’S NATURAL TALENTS AND CAREER OBJECTIVES. WITH THESE IN MIND, WE HAVE DEVELOPED SEVERAL CURRICULUM OPTIONS, EACH OF WHICH COMPRISES SUBJECTS FROM THE THREE CLUSTERS SHOWN ON THE RIGHT. YOU’LL FIND MORE INFORMATION ON THESE ON PAGE 4.

Commercial Buying & Merchandising Marketing & Brand Management Consumer Buying Behaviour Marketing & Retailing Project Management Retail Management Sales Training Merchandising Mathematics & Planning

Contextual

RETAIL elective

Experiential Learning Fashion Media Fashion Theory Historical Fashion Studies Fashion Practice Textiles & Fashion Trend Analysis

With the Retail Elective, you’ll work to a curriculum that is specifically designed to give you the grounding, both practical and theoretical, for success in the retail environment. The course is a combination of learning at LISOF interspersed with work experience. Find out more about this exciting option on page 4 Curriculum 4. SUBJECT CHOICES & CLUSTERS


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1st YEAR CURRICULUM OPTIONS

I WANT TO BE A... FASHION DESIGNER FACTORY PRODUCTION MANAGER

FASHION BUYER

LECTURER

TRENDOID

MERCHANDISER

MERCHANDISER

BUYER

STYLIST

STYLIST FASHION JOURNALIST/BLOGGER FASHION MARKETING MAKE-UP ARTIST PHOTOGRAPHER

TRENDOID

RETAILER

FASHION BUYER

VISUAL MERCHANDISER

FASHION MARKETER

ILLUSTRATOR

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SUBJECT

SUBJECT

SUBJECT

SUBJECT

SUBJECT

Creative Design - CRD01

Business Studies & Management - BST01

Marketing & Brand Management - MRT01

Experiential Learning - EXL01

Buying & Merchandising - BAM01

Pattern Design - PTD01

Buying & Merchandising - BAM01




Business Studies & Management - BST01 / Buying & Merchandising - BAM01/ Marketing & Brand Management - MRT01


Fashion Media - FMD01



Trend Analysis - TAN01


Visual Merchandising - VMR01

Fashion Media - FMD01

Fashion Theory (BA) - FTH01 / Historical Fashion Studies (DIP) - HFS01


Computer Literacy & Design - CLD01


Styling - STL01 Computer Literacy & Design - CLD01

Styling - STL01


Fashion Practice - FPR01



Fashion Theory (BA) - FTH01/ Historical Fashion Studies (DIP) - HFS01

Historical Fashion Studies - HFS01


Computer Literacy & Design - CLD01 Trend Analysis - TAN01

Garment Construction - GRC01 Textiles & Fashion - TAF01

Fashion Practice - FPR01

Textiles & Fashion - TAF01 Sales Training - STR01

Technical Drawing - TDR01 Styling - STL01

Make-Up - MKP01

Textiles & Fashion - TAF01

Textiles & Fashion - TAF01 Visual Merchandising - VMR01

Add Visual Studies (IF NECESSARY) VST01


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AD MI SS IO N CRITERIA

SO YOU KNOW WHERE YOU WANT TO BE AND WE WILL HELP YOU GET THERE. WHAT DO YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN? •

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AT LISOF WE ALSO RECOGNISE PRIOR LEARNING IN THE FOLLOWING CASES:

The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) – or its academic precedents, e.g. Senior Certificate without endorsement – as certified by Umalusi, with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, i.e. 40–49%) or better, in four (of no fewer than six + Life Orientation) recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.

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If you don’t have a school leaving qualification but you are at least 22 years of age and have suitable work experience.

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If you have completed parts of the learning programme at another institution, or in an aligned discipline, and wish to be considered for partial exemption from the learning programme courses or modules.

The minimum admission requirement is also a National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training, where the student must (a) achieve at least 60% in three fundamental subjects, including the language of learning and teaching in the higher education institution (i.e. Group A, Fundamental Component), and (b) achieve at least 70% in four compulsory vocational subjects (Group B, Vocational Component).

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT ADMISSION CRITERIA, PLEASE REFER TO THE APPENDIX ON PAGE 14. ALL NEW APPLICANTS MUST TAKE AN ADMISSIONS TEST. THIS HELPS US ASSESS YOUR ENTRY-LEVEL COMPETENCE, LATERAL THINKING ABILITY AND CAREER ORIENTATION. IF YOU’RE NOT SURE IF YOU QUALIFY TO APPLY, CONTACT OUR STUDENT ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT.

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ADMISSION CRITERIA

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LISOF will advise students about equipment and consumables needed for different courses and also, as far as possible, assist in sourcing suitable suppliers.

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The language of recruitment, admission, administration, facilitation, learning and assessment at LISOF is English.

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LISOF does not give bursaries to first year students unless awarded through external competitions.

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LISOF is recognised by all commercial banks as an accredited and registered higher education institution for the purpose of awarding student loans. Applications must be made directly to the financial institution and in good time to ensure that funds are available for registration.

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LISOF qualifications are internationally benchmarked on the SAQA website and are internationally acknowledged. Many of our graduates are working and/or studying further overseas, particularly in Europe, Australasia and the US.

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International students are required to secure a study permit to study and reside legally in South Africa before applying to study at LISOF.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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Appendix 1: about the courses The following is a brief description of the course clusters to give you some idea of the career possibilities available to you.

The design & technical cluster Computer Literacy & Design, Creative Design, Fashion Photography, Garment Construction, Make-Up, Pattern Design, Technical Drawing, Visual Studies, Styling & Visual Merchandising. The Creative Design course introduces you to the concepts and design development skills related to fashion, with continual reference to production methods, identity and market trends. The Visual Studies course identifies and develops those areas of skill in the visual arts that relate to fashion design and design presentation. By developing graphic techniques in Computer Literacy & Design, students will be able to communicate their design in digital formats, including computer assisted design formats (CAD). The technical courses (Pattern Design, Garment Construction and Technical Drawing) develop an understanding of the relationship between design and manufacture. You’ll explore the progressive stages involved in the manufacturing process and the influence of these processes on design decisions, and develop a thorough understanding of all the technical (and technological) requirements of clothing production. This course cluster includes Make-Up and Fashion Photography courses, for those who are interested in the many exciting career options available to graduates in Media, Styling, Advertising, Journalism, Film and Television. The Styling course will enable students to develop a sense of styling fashion with appropriate clothing to suit different figure types. They are coached in a range of practical exercises to explore, discuss and critically reflect on the principles of shape, proportion and combinations. The course will expand students’ knowledge in fashion trends and resources as well as personal style.

The commercial cluster Buying & Merchandising, Business Studies & Management, Marketing & Brand Management, Merchandising Mathematics & Planning, Consumer Buying Behaviour, Project Management, Retail Management & Sales Training. These courses will provide you with the appropriate knowledge and skills to operate effectively in the business arena. This cluster of courses focuses on developing an understanding of the basic business environment, including the dominant structures and operational systems that characterise commercial fashion enterprises, and the context and nature of management practices in commercial fashion enterprises of different sizes. In addition, this cluster of courses applies buying, merchandising and marketing/ brand theory and practice to the fashion, retail and merchandising context. The basic principles and terminology of merchandising mathematics for retail management and merchandising contexts are also covered. The Sales Training course teaches the fundamentals of sales processes and techniques. It includes the development of people and product knowledge, sales terminology and interpersonal skills in the retail environment. Through case studies and role-play students will learn to create effective sales presentations for different audiences.

Contextual studies introduce skills, concepts and influences within both historical and contemporary contexts. These areas of study are vital to the creative and commercial practice of fashion and beauty, as they develop a critical awareness of contextual, historical and cultural narratives. The Experiential Learning course offers students first-hand experience of the world-of-fashion-work via an internship. This course allows students to interact with members of the industry, preparing them for the working environment.

Retail practice cluster The retail practice cluster of courses aims to equip the student with the skills for work in retail. Building on LISOF’s academic programmes, students’ theoretical learning is reinforced through practical application and experience. During the first six months of study, the programme includes retail-specific teaching, following which the students will spend six months in the field to gain retail experience and practically apply their learning before returning to the classroom for consolidation and further teaching.

The contextual cluster Experiential Learning, Fashion Media, Fashion Theory, Historical Fashion Studies, Fashion Practice, Textiles & Fashion, Trend Analysis. Successful fashion practices may be regarded as creative processes based on the collection, analysis, synthesis, consolidation, evaluation and presentation of a very diverse body of knowledge. The knowledge and skills developed through these courses have a significant bearing on your ability to engage successfully with a wide range of challenges in the field of fashion.

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Lisof curricula LISOF has devised several curricula (or combinations of courses), which are listed in detail on pages 4-9. Which curriculum you choose will depend on your particular interests and career intentions. The course combinations ensure that each student’s chosen curriculum represents a planned and purposeful set of learning experiences that are compliant with the South African Qualification Authority’s (www.saqa.org.za) regulations for curriculum design; that meet the accreditation and registration requirements of the Council on Higher Education (www.che.org.za) and the Department of Higher Education & Training (www.education.gov.za); and most importantly, lead to a set of viable careers after graduation.

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The remainder of the curriculum is built from the following list of courses, ensuring that a minimum of 120 SAQA credits are completed per year (including the primary courses mentioned above). From the

From the Design

From the

Contextual

& Technical

Commercial

cluster of courses:

cluster of courses:

cluster of courses:

The LISOF curriculum model is divided into primary courses and secondary courses; those courses that focus on design & technical knowledge and skills; and those that focus on commercial or business knowledge and skills.

Experiential Learning 02 (10)

Computer Literacy & Design 01 (7), 02 (16) & 03 (18)

Merchandising Mathematics (Incl. Planning) 02 (10) & 03 (10)

The curricula available are based on the following rules of course combination:

Fashion Theory 01 (7), 02 (14) & 03 (10)

Garment Construction 01 (17), 02 (24) & 03 (28)

Consumer Buying Behaviour 01 (10)

Historical Fashion Studies 01 (7) & 02 (14)

Fashion Photography 01 (18) & 02 (20)

Project Management 03 (18)

Fashion Practice 01 (16), 02 (16)

Make-Up 01 (18) & 02 (18)

Retail Management 02(7)

Textiles & Fashion 01 (14)

Technical Drawing 01 (10)

Sales Training 01(4)

Trend Analysis 01 (14), 02 (10) & 03 (8.5)

Visual Studies 01 (7)

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At least three of the following primary courses must be included to level 03 (3rd year), but the curriculum option may include more than three. SAQA credit values are recorded in brackets after each course level. From the

From the Design

From the

Contextual

& Technical

Commercial

cluster of courses:

cluster of courses:

cluster of courses:

Fashion Media 01 (18), 02 (18) & 03 (22)

Creative Design 01 (19), 02 (24) & 03 (25)

Buying & Merchandising 01 (18), 02 (18) & 03 (22)

Pattern Design 01 (17), 02 (24) & 03 (35)

Business Studies & Management 01 (18), 02 (18) & 03 (22)

Visual Merchandising 01 (14), 02 (16) & 03 (22)

Marketing & Brand Management 01 (18), 02 (18) & 03 (22)

Styling 01(6), 02(6)

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Appendix 2: ADMISSION GUIDELINES (Department of HIGHER Education & TRAINING)

These admission guidelines are extracted directly from the Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes requiring a National Senior Certificate, (Department of Education, Pretoria, August 2005) & the Minimum Admission Requirements for Higher Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor’s Degree Programmes requiring a National Certificate (Vocational) (Department of Education, Pretoria, March 2006, September 2007) Qualifications in Higher Education represent significant learning achievement, but all qualifications are not alike. They make different intellectual demands and reflect different intellectual achievements on an increasing scale of difficulty, and this is reflected in the different requirements for admission to the Higher Certificate, the Diploma and the Bachelor’s Degree, in terms of the National Senior Certificate and the National Certificate (Vocational). The minimum admission criteria for the various entry level qualifications in the Higher Education band (Higher Certificate, Diploma, Bachelor’s Degree) must balance a number of important considerations and must reflect the cognitive demands that will be made on participating learners in the higher levels of the NQF. The setting of the admission requirements is made by Higher Education South Africa (HESA) in terms of section 74 of the Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997). HESA is the successor to the South African University Vice-Chancellors Association (SAUVCA) and the Committee of Technikon Principals (CTP). National statutory minimum admission requirements (minimum threshold norms) have been set in terms of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework – issued for the first time in 2008 for admission to Higher Education in 2009 and beyond – whose specifications were approved by the Minister of Education in the Policy for the National Senior Certificate: A Qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (Government Gazette, Vol. 481, No. 27819, July 2005) for undergraduate Higher Education qualifications and programmes, namely the Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), the Diploma qualification (NQF Level 6), and the Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7). National statutory minimum admission requirements (minimum threshold norms) have also been set in terms of the new National Certificate (Vocational) (NSV) at Level 4 of the National Qualifications Framework – issued for the first time in 2009 for admission to Higher Education in 2010 – whose specifications were approved by the Minister of Education in the Policy for the National Certificate (Vocational): A Qualification at Level 4 on the National Qualifications Framework (Government Gazette, Vol. 489, No. 28677, March 2006 and amended in Government Gazette, Volume 507, No. 30266, September 2007) for undergraduate Higher Education qualifications and programmes, namely the Higher Certificate (NQF Level 5), the Diploma qualification (NQF Level 6), and the Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7). The minimum admission requirement is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) – or its academic precedents, e.g. Senior

Certificate without endorsement – as certified by Umalusi with an achievement rating of 3 (moderate achievement, i.e. 40– 49%) or better, in four (of no fewer than six + Life Orientation) recognized NSC 20-credit subjects from the following list of subjects:

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Accounting (03060034) Agricultural Management Practices (01060034) Agricultural Science (01060064) Agricultural Technology (01060094) Business Studies (03060042) Civil Technology (06060034) Computer Application Technology (10060094) Consumer Studies (11060034) Dance Studies (0260034) Design (02060064) Dramatic Arts (02060064) Economics (03060094) Electrical Technology (06060064) Engineering Graphics & Design (06060124) Geography (07060064) History (07060094) Hospitality Studies (11060034) Information Technology (10060124) Life Sciences (10060154) Mathematics (10040064) Mathematical Literacy (10030034) Mechanical Technology (06060094) Music (02060124) Physical Sciences (10060184) Religion Studies (07060124) Tourism (11060094) Visual Arts (02060154) English – home level (04010124) or minimum of first additional (04020154) – compulsory

Maximum of two of: Afrikaans – home level (04010034), first additional (04020064), second additional level (04060094) IsiNdebele – home level (04010214), first additional (04030244), second additional level (04060274) IsiXhosa – home level (04010304), first additional (04010304), second additional level 04060364)

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IsiZulu – home level (04010394), first additional (04020424), second additional level (04060454) Sepedi – home level (04010484), first additional 04020514), second additional level (04060544) Sesotho – home level (04010574), first additional (04020604), second additional level (04060634) Setswana – home level (04010664), first additional (04020694), second additional level (04060724) SiSwati – home level (04010754), first additional (04020784), second additional level (04060814) Tshivenda – home level (04010844), first additional (04020874), second additional level (04060904) Xitsonga – home level (04010934), first additional (04020964), second additional level (0406994) Arabic – second additional level (04061024) French – second additional level (04061054) German – home level (04061054), second additional level (04061114) Gujarati – home level (04061144), first additional (04061174), second additional level (04061204) Hebrew – second additional level (04061234) Hindi – home level (04061264), first additional 04061294), second additional level (04061324) Italian – second additional level (04061354) Latin – second additional level (04061384) Portuguese – home level (04061414), first additional (04061444), second additional level (04061474) Spanish – second additional level (04061504) Tamil – home level (04061534), first additional (04061564), second additional level (04061594) Telegu – home level (04061624), first additional (04061654), second additional level (04061684) Urdu – home level (04061714), first additional (04061774), second additional level (04061774)

Or The minimum admission requirement is also a National Certificate (Vocational) (NCV) Level 4 issued by the Council for General and Further Education and Training, where the student must (a) achieve at least 50% in three fundamental subjects including the language of learning and teaching in the Higher Education institution (i.e. Group A, Fundamental Component), and (b) achieve at least 60% in three of four compulsory vocational subjects (Group B, Vocational Component).

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GROUP A: FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENT

Services:

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Official Languages at First Additional Language Level: English (First Additional language) Afrikaans (First Additional language) IsiXhosa (First Additional language) Mathematical Sciences Mathematics Mathematical Literacy Human and Social Studies Life Orientation

GROUP B: VOCATIONAL COMPONENT Official languages at First Additional language Level:

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English (First Additional language) Afrikaans (First Additional language) IsiXhosa (First Additional language)

Agriculture and Nature Conservation:

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Farm Planning and Mechanisation Advanced Plant Production Animal Production Agri-business

Business, Commerce and Management Studies:

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Applied Accounting Financial Management Economic Environment New Venture Creation Management Practice Operations Management Financial Management Project Management Marketing, Advertising & Promotions Marketing Communication Consumer Behaviour Business Practice Office Practice Office Data Processing Contact Centre Operations

Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences:

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Systems Analysis and Design Data Communication and Networking Computer Programming Physical Science

Hospitality Generics Food Preparation Client Services and Human Relations Hospitality Services Science of Tourism Sustainable Tourism in SA and International Travel Tourism Operations

Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology:

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Construction Planning Construction Supervision Materials, Carpentry and Roof Work Concrete Structures Masonry Roads Plumbing Electrical Principles and Practice Electrical Workmanship Electronic Control and Digital Electronics Electrical Systems and Construction Engineering Processes Professional Engineering Practices Applied Engineering Practices Technology Fitting and Turning Automotive Repair & Maintenance Engineering Fabrication Boiler Making Engineering Fabrication – Sheet Metal Worker Welding Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Processes Stored Programme Systems Electro-technology Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Mechatronic Systems

Law, Military Science and Security:

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Governance Law Procedures and Evidence Criminal Justice Process Applied Policing Criminology

Education, Training and Development:

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Art and Science of Teaching Human and Social Development Learning Psychology Early Childhood Development

N1–N3 National Certificate, National Intermediate Certificate and National Senior Certificate subjects as listed in the technical college policy document, namely Formal Technical College Instructional programmes in the RSA, Report 191 (2001/08) will not be considered for the NSC, and therefore neither for admission to the Diploma in Fashion.

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