CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
PGDIP IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
Course Aim:
The qualification aims to supply the industry with textile and garment specialists who are capable of incorporating innovative, sustainable and cleaner production technologies in the workplace. It aims to prepare students with knowledge, insight and skills, empowering them to become critical thinking textile and clothing related experts capable of making their mark in the ever-changing industries both nationally and globally. It aims to promote specialization and advanced knowledge nationally, as well as meeting provincial needs striving for economic development and growth within the sector.
The core subjects focus on aspects of sustainability and innovation within the industry, which aligns with global strategies and growing consumer influence on sustainable and ethically produced products. Alongside product and process design, it also prepares students to understand the necessity for new and assessment of existing quality assurance in establishing local and international standards and creation of technical and functional materials in clothing and textiles.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Due to the increasing complexity and ever-shifting global changes in all areas of textile, clothing and related retail industries, there is a South African and global shortage and rapidly increasing demand for qualified graduates that are specialists in the fields of textiles and clothing, which also encompasses the retail field.
The purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates by strengthening and deepening the learner’s knowledge in the field of clothing and textiles. It is to enable graduates to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic approach towards current thinking, practice and research methods within clothing and textile and related fields which contributes to industry locally and globally.
Textile and clothing experts/specialists work independently as well as provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production, and operation of products in the textile and clothing field. They are employed by retailers, sourcing companies, manufacturers of textiles and clothing products, consulting firms, governments and a wide range of testing companies verifying the authenticity and functionality of the products both for mainstream use and for use in the new environmentally friendly and sustainable products made by these industries.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
• An NQF level 7, Advanced Diploma; Bachelor of Technology; or
• Bachelor’s qualification in Clothing Management or a cognate qualification.
Students should obtain an average of 60% for the qualification, or 60% in the final year of the NQF level 7 qualification, or if the applicant does not have the average of 60%, an additional requirement of at least 12 months of relevant Clothing and Textile experience post obtaining the NQF level 7 qualification would be required.
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za).
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Mr A Burt
+27 21 953 8484
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Ms Charlene Parenzee (Department Secretary)
+27 21 959 6466
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PGDIP IN CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY
Course Aim:
The qualification aims to supply the industry with textile and garment specialists who are capable of incorporating innovative, sustainable and cleaner production technologies in the workplace. It aims to prepare students with knowledge, insight and skills, empowering them to become critical thinking textile and clothing related experts capable of making their mark in the ever-changing industries both nationally and globally. It aims to promote specialization and advanced knowledge nationally, as well as meeting provincial needs striving for economic development and growth within the sector.
The core subjects focus on aspects of sustainability and innovation within the industry, which aligns with global strategies and growing consumer influence on sustainable and ethically produced products. Alongside product and process design, it also prepares students to understand the necessity for new and assessment of existing quality assurance in establishing local and international standards and creation of technical and functional materials in clothing and textiles.
Purpose and Rationale of the Qualification
Due to the increasing complexity and ever-shifting global changes in all areas of textile, clothing and related retail industries, there is a South African and global shortage and rapidly increasing demand for qualified graduates that are specialists in the fields of textiles and clothing, which also encompasses the retail field.
The purpose of the qualification is to produce graduates by strengthening and deepening the learner’s knowledge in the field of clothing and textiles. It is to enable graduates to undertake advanced reflection and development by means of a systematic approach towards current thinking, practice and research methods within clothing and textile and related fields which contributes to industry locally and globally.
Textile and clothing experts/specialists work independently as well as provide technical support and services in the design, development, testing, production, and operation of products in the textile and clothing field. They are employed by retailers, sourcing companies, manufacturers of textiles and clothing products, consulting firms, governments and a wide range of testing companies verifying the authenticity and functionality of the products both for mainstream use and for use in the new environmentally friendly and sustainable products made by these industries.
Admission requirements:
Minimum Admission Requirements: Note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
• An NQF level 7, Advanced Diploma; Bachelor of Technology; or
• Bachelor’s qualification in Clothing Management or a cognate qualification.
Students should obtain an average of 60% for the qualification, or 60% in the final year of the NQF level 7 qualification, or if the applicant does not have the average of 60%, an additional requirement of at least 12 months of relevant Clothing and Textile experience post obtaining the NQF level 7 qualification would be required.
If the applicant has an international qualification, that qualification must be evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority Unit for Evaluation of Foreign Qualifications before submission of the application (visit www.saqa.org.za).
Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) is in line with the CPUT RPL policy. Visit the RPL page for more information
Undergraduates
For all Certificate, Diploma and National Diploma applications, consult the General admission requirements.
Some courses require students to submit additional information as part of their application.
General admission requirements
Postgraduates
For all Honours, Masters and Doctorate applications, consult the Postgraduate admission requirements.
General admission requirements
Syllabus and fees
Please note:
The fees reflected here are for the 2024 academic year, and are subject to change for 2025.Please confirm the final fee amount by contacting the relevant Faculty Office or contact person as listed at the bottom of this page.
Prepare this quote for:
FIFTH YEAR
Compulsary subject(s)
Compulsary subject(s)
ADV SUPPLY CHAIN PROC. IN CLOTHING & TEXTILES (ASC581S)
R 7,860.00
ADVANCEMENT IN INNOVATIVE TEXTILE PROD & PROC (AIT581S)
R 9,280.00
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND PROJECTS 1 (RMP581S)
R 7,910.00
SUSTAINABLE CLOTHING AND TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY (SCT581S)
R 9,280.00
TECHNICAL AND SMART TEXTILE (TST581S)
R 7,860.00
Offering type: FULL-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUSOffering type: PART-TIME: BELLVILLE CAMPUS
For any queries get in contact with:
Faculty Office: Mr A Burt
+27 21 953 8484
Ms Charlene Parenzee (Department Secretary)
+27 21 959 6466
NOTE: The fees in this prospectus are for the 2024 academic year and are provided to assist you in your planning.
Disclaimer
This information is subject to change based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications.
Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HESQF aligned qualification. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information on this page; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.