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MAURITIUS QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY NATIONAL CERTIFICATE LEVEL 5 IN PATTERN DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY National Certificate Level 5 in Pattern Drafting Technology 1.

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Level of qualification: 5 Total Credits: 161 Review date: October 2025 Access to qualification 4.1 Entry information School Certificate (SC) or An alternative qualification at Level 3 of the NQF 4.2 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Potential candidates holding a qualification at Level 3 of the NQF and at least 3 years’ experience in the field may access this qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
4.3 Award of qualification requirements Unit Standard Title Level Credit Unit No.
Introduction to pattern making Demonstrate knowledge of trade terminologies Use pattern making tools and equipment Demonstrate knowledge of fibres and fabrics Pattern development: for skirt Demonstrate knowledge of standard size charts Draft basic skirt block Develop patterns for various styles of skirts Toile making and pattern adjustment for skirt Perform basic sewing operations Perform machining for skirts 8 9 Make skirt toile and adjust patterns 2 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 2 1 2 1 3 8 4 4 3 Pattern development: for blouse, shirt and dress 10 Draft basic dartless bodice and sleeve blocks 11 Draft basic darted bodice and sleeve blocks 12 Develop patterns for shirts and tops 13 Develop patterns for fitted blouse and dress 5 5 5 5 Toile making and pattern adjustment for blouse, shirt and dress 14 15 Perform machining for shirt, blouse and dress Test-fit shirt, blouse and dress toile and adjust patterns Pattern development: for pants 16 Draft pants blocks 17 Adapt pants block to various types of pants Toile making and pattern adjustment for pants 18 19 Perform machining for pants Test-fit pants toile and adjust patterns Introduction to Computer-Aided Design (CAD) system 20 Digitize patterns using the CAD system 21 Grade basic patterns 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 7 9 9 6 5 5 9 3 5 6 5 Pattern development: for Asian wear and knitwear garments 22 Develop patterns for Asian wear garments 23 Develop patterns for knitwear garments 5 5 9 10 Toile making and pattern adjustment for Asian wear and knitwear garments Perform machining for Asian wear and knitwear garments 24 25 Make toile for Asian style garment and adjust patterns Pattern Development using CAD system 26 Develop patterns using CAD System 27 Make markers using CAD System 28 Demonstrate effective communication skills Associated studies 29 Apply Occupational safety and health regulations in the work environment 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 5 5 8 1 3 30 Apply entrepreneurial skills 31 Demonstrate knowledge of information technology 32 Demonstrate knowledge of green technology 33
 Practice different types of sports 34 Develop citizenship qualities 35 Demonstrate good work ethics 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 3 1 6 1 1 Total Credits 161 5.
Purpose The purpose of this qualification is to impart related knowledge, advanced skills and positive attitudes in the learners to enable them to join the world of work as Pattern Makers and/or to pursue further studies in the Clothing and Textile sector and/or related sectors.

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