Higher 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 (27/09/24)
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 Higher Fashion and Textile Technology practical activity August 2023
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology assignment August 2023
Briefs
Previous briefs
- Higher Fashion and Textile Technology Assignment: assessment task brief September 2023
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology brief September 2022
- Coursework assessment task for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology brief September 2021
Candidate Workbooks for Higher 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.
Workbooks
- Assignment Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology September 2024
- Assignment Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology (for printing) September 2024
- Assignment Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology (Google docs) September 2024
- Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology November 2020
- Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology (for printing) November 2020
- Practical Activity Candidate Workbook for Higher Fashion and Textile Technology (Google docs) November 2020
Summary of fabric properties
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 (20/12/2023)
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.
Webinar (recordings)
Video overview of course assessment from session 2018-19
- Download webinar (94.56 MB)
- Video overview of course assessment Q and A (27 KB)
Audio Presentation
Guidance Document
Practical Skills Videos
Changes to understanding standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Course reports (23/09/2024)
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
- 2024 Higher Fashion and Textile Technology course report September 2024
- 2023 Higher Fashion and Textile Technology course report September 2023
- 2022 Higher Fashion and Textile Technology course report September 2022
Verification Reports
- Fashion and Textile Technology qualification verification summary report June 2024
- Fashion and Textile Technology qualification verification summary report June 2023
Fashion and Textile Technology: Quality Assurance - external verification
Course support (15/05/2024)
Ushare open learning resources
Related Information
Contact Information
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