National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology
Course Specification (30/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
Coursework (21/11/2023)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
- Coursework assessment task for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology practical activity August 2023
- Coursework assessment task for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology assignment August 2023
Briefs
- National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology Assignment: assessment task brief
September 2023 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology brief
September 2022 - Coursework assessment task for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology brief
September 2021 - National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology coursework: assessment task brief
September 2019
Workbooks
- Assignment Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology
November 2023 - Assignment Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology (for printing)
November 2023 - Assignment Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology (Google docs)
November 2023 - Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology
October 2023 - Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology (for printing)
October 2023 - Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology (Google docs)
October 2023
Marking instructions
- National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology assignment marking instructions for use as a resource in session 2020-21
January 2021 - National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology assignment marking instructions for use as a resource in session 2020-21 (for printing)
January 2021
Guidance on conditions of assessment
Summary of fabric properties
Candidate Workbooks for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology (available in multiple formats) can be found on the Understanding Standards website, in the additional resources for Session 2021-22 section.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (13/06/2023)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Course assessment
- Guidance document on Textile Construction Techniques
- Practical Skills videos
- Practical skills videos: pattern and instructions
Webinar (recording): Overview of course assessment from session 2017-18
Event Presentation
- National 5 revised course assessment (November 2017)
Changes to understanding standards materials
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Please note: Additional resources published during sessions 2020-2022 are currently under review. Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (14/09/2023)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- 2023 National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology Course Report
September 2023 - 2022 National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology Course Report
September 2022 - 2019 National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology Course Report
September 2019 - 2018 National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology Course Report
September 2018
Verification Reports
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
Contact Fashion and Textile Technology
- Candidate Enquiries
- General Enquiries
- 0345 279 1000
- Centre Enquiries
- 0303 333 0330
External Web Links
- Education Scotland - Covid-19: Practical activities guidelines - Home Economics (PDF file)
- BBC resources for National 4 Fashion and Textile Technology
- BBC resources for National 5 Fashion and Textile Technology
- Scottish Textiles Skills Partnership
- SCHOLAR Scotland online revision materials
- Wool4School