Otumoetai College Otumoetai College

L3 Technology Soft Materials (Textiles)

L3TESM
Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. May.

Required Prior Learning


To have achieved a minimum of 12 credits at L2 Achievement Standards across the Technology curriculum or at the discretion of the HOD.



This course will follow the Technological Process of planning, researching, designing and constructing in order to produce an item to satisfy an individual need.  There will also be the opportunity to make a one off garment, which can be entered into the Pin’d Creative Showcase Fashion Show or other regional/national competitions.

This course will be assessed to L3 Achievement Standards. Assessment will focus on internally assessed standards, but students will have the opportunity to sit one externally assessed Achievement Standard. Students will have the opportunity to gain up to 20 credits at L3.


Learning Areas:

Technology Soft Materials & Processing [Food, Hospitality, Fashion & Design & Textiles]


Assessment Procedures
Career Pathways

Patternmaker, Tailor/Dressmaker, Cutter, Fashion Designer, Sewing Machinist, Make-up Artist, Model, Photographer, Garment Technician