2. Fashion & Textile Technology
Revised National 5
Course Assessment
Fashion & Textile Technology

3. Aims of the day
To support teachers, lecturers and assessors in their understanding of the requirements of the revised course assessment for
National 5 Fashion & Textile Technology
To provide opportunities for delegates to:
ask questions and seek clarification
discuss the revised requirements with colleagues

4. Programme for the day To provide:
an overview of the revised course assessment for National 5
detailed information on the question paper and coursework components
an opportunity to ask questions and clarify
an opportunity to share good practice

5. Structure of the course assessment
Component 1: Question Paper
30 marks, 30% of the course assessment
Set and marked by SQA
Component 2: Assignment
50 marks, 35% of the course assessment
Submitted to SQA for marking
Component 3: Practical Activity
Marked by centre staff, subject to verification by SQA

6. Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
Skills, knowledge and understanding for the course assessment
The following provides details of skills, knowledge and understanding sampled in the course assessment:
choose textiles based on their characteristics and properties, and evaluate their suitability for different purposes:
fibres: natural fibres, regenerated fibres, synthetic fibres
types of fabric construction:
woven, knitted, felted, bonded
explain fashion/textile trends

7. Skills, Knowledge and Understanding
explain the fashion/textile choices of consumers:
peer pressure, celebrity/role models, online shopping, environmental issues
use investigative techniques to carry out detailed investigations into given briefs
interpret and develop solutions for detailed fashion/textile items to meet given briefs

8. The revised National Qualifications documents
Where to find it
Course specification
Skills, knowledge and understanding
Structure of the course assessment
Assessment conditions
Appendix: Course support notes
Suggested learning and teaching activities
Suggested resources
SQA website
Course Assessment Task
Details of the task
Marking instructions
Specimen question paper
Questions
Audio presentation
Webinar

9. Presentation 1
Question Paper

10. Question Paper The question paper will be worth 30 marks
There will be 3 x 10 mark questions
Each question will be themed
All questions will be drawn from the skills, knowledge and understanding listed in the National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology: Course Specification
All questions will use command words from SQA’s defined list

11. Command words Name/state/identify/give What the candidate has to do:
Provide a number of items or facts that are relevant to the question.
Example:
Name two types of seam that would be suitable for a denim skirt.

12. Command words Describe What the candidate has to do:
Define or give an account of a number of points that relate to the question.
Example:
Describe four design features that would be important for a baby’s soft toy.

13. Command words Explain What the candidate has to do:
Make the relationship between things clear by showing the connection
Example:
Explain two factors that should be considered when choosing a fabric for baby’s clothing.

14. The difference between ‘describe’ and ‘explain’
Command words
The difference between ‘describe’ and ‘explain’
Describe four design features that would be important for a baby’s soft toy.
All features should be attached securely.
Explain the importance of four design features for a baby’s soft toy.
The eyes should be secure so that the baby cannot get them off and swallow them.

15. Describe two seams that could be used Or
Explain two ways of embellishing the dress

16. Describe two hem finishes that could be used Or
Explain two ways to adapt the style of the dress

17. Explain two methods of finishing the neck line on this dress
Describe two methods of disposing of fullness at the waist of this dress Or
Explain two methods of finishing the neck line on this dress

18. Command words Evaluate What the candidate has to do:
Make a judgement based on the information provided and related to the context of the question
Example:
Evaluate the suitability of four key aspects of using a nylon fabric to make nightwear.

19. Command words Evaluation An evaluative comment should:
Identify a piece of information about nylon fabric
Include an judgement about using nylon fabric
be specifically related to the use of the fabric for nightwear

20. Marking the Question Paper
Workshop 1 Activity
Marking the Question Paper

21. Workshop 1 Activity Task 1 On the candidate evidence provided:
Mark Question 1 in accordance with the marking instructions
Calculate the total marks awarded for the question
Remember: You must make a decision whether or not to award each mark.

22. Workshop 1 Activity Task 2 On the candidate evidence provided:
Mark Question 2 in accordance with the marking instructions
Calculate the total marks awarded for the question
Remember: You must make a decision whether or not to award each mark.

23. Workshop 1 Activity Task 3 On the candidate evidence provided:
Mark Question 3 in accordance with the marking instructions
Calculate the total marks awarded for the question
Calculate the total marks awarded for the script

24. Assignment and Practical Activity
Presentation 2
Assignment and Practical Activity

25. Structure of the Coursework
Component 2: Assignment
50 marks, 35% of the course assessment
Submitted to SQA for marking
Component 3: Practical Activity
Marked by centre staff, subject to verification by SQA

26. Assignment and Practical Activity
Stage 1: Design and Plan
1a Identify two themes to investigate from the chosen brief.
No change marks

27. Assignment and Practical Activity
1b Produce evidence of carrying out three investigations into the themes each with a specific focus, using at least two different investigative techniques.
Change: An additional investigation is required
5 marks x 3 investigations = 15 marks

28. Assignment and Practical Activity
1c Present an appropriate solution for the detailed fashion/textile item, identifying and explaining seven features which relate to findings from each of the investigations.
Presentation of solution 2 marks
No change
Explanation of features 14 marks
Change: Increase in mark allocation from 8 to 14

29. 1c: The solution - presentation

30. 1c: The solution - explanation
Based on evidence from the investigations, marks may be awarded for explanation of:
A minimum of two design features
A minimum of two properties and/or characteristics of textiles to be used
A minimum of two construction/finishing techniques to be used
Up to a total of 14 marks
Change: Increase in the number of explanations from 4 to 7

31. National 5 Assignment and Practical Activity
1d Produce a detailed plan for the making of the detailed fashion/textile item.
Change: Increase in mark allocation from 3 to 4
1e Prepare a requisition for the required textiles,
components, tools and equipment
Change: New section 3 marks

32. Stage 2: Making the item 2a Set up, adjust and use appropriate tools
and equipment correctly and according to safety
guidelines marks
No change
2b Identify and use an appropriate paper pattern
for the detailed fashion/textile item
Change: New section 3 marks

33. 2c: Making the detailed fashion/textile item
2c Make and finish a detailed fashion/textile item using at least eight appropriate textile construction techniques.
Quality of construction techniques demonstrated
28 marks
Overall standard of the finished fashion/textile item
8 marks
No change

34. The detailed fashion/textile item
A sufficiently detailed item will include:
At least eight construction techniques
At least two construction techniques which carry a tariff of either 4 or 5 marks
National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology
Candidate Assessment Task
Detailed marking instructions: page 9
Construction techniques marking tariff: page 22

35. 2d: Comment on the plan 2d Comment on the effectiveness of the plan in
a record of work
Change: Increase in mark allocation from 3 to 4

36. Stage 3: Evaluation
3a Produce evidence of carrying out an investigation
to evaluate the fashion/textile item using one
appropriate investigative technique
No change 4 marks
3b Evaluate the finished item with reference to the
brief and/or the solution based on the findings from
your investigation
No change 3 marks
3c Evaluate the development process based on the
effectiveness of the plan

37. Assignment and Practical Activity Required candidate evidence
Workshop 2 Activity
Assignment and Practical Activity
Required candidate evidence

38. Workshop 2 Activity Task On the candidate evidence provided:
Identify where the evidence requirements have changed
Specify the revised evidence required

39. Fashion and Textile Technology
Key messages
National 5
Fashion and Textile Technology
The skills, knowledge and understanding required by the candidate remains the same
The standard remains the same
There are changes to way these are assessed and marked

40. Sharing Good Practice

41. National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology:
Marker Recruitment
National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology:
Question Paper
Assignment

42. Contact SQA