Sewing Technology

 1. COURSE INFORMATION 

During the one-year duration of “Sewing Technology” trade, a candidate is trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to the job role. In addition to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional Skill subject are as below: - 

The skill training starts with making hand stitches in the given fabric; stitching the following using the given fabric: Seams with seam finishes, Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Gathers & Shirrs, Frill, Hem, Casing, Edge Finishing, Neck lines, Placket, Pocket, Collar, Sleeves, Cuff. The trainee learns how to fix the fasteners on the given fabric, mend the given fabric as per requirement. He/she is also able to draft a pattern for Ladies' Suit & Sew a Ladies' Suit with the help of the given pattern. 

In the later phase of the course, the trainee is trained to sketch different varieties of garments like ladies’ Tops/Short kurties, ladies’ Suit, Nightwear (one piece/two piece), Sari blouse, dresses for new born, toddler & kids etc. He/ she constructs the various garments like sari petticoat, ladies’ top/short kurties, ladies’ Suit, nightwear (One Piece with Yoke, Two Piece – Night suit), sari blouse (Simple Model - Plain), dress for a Newborn(Jhabla), dress for a Toddler (Sun-Suit), Kids(Frock), Gent’s Kurta and Pyjamas, Casual Shirt and Trousers with fitting and quality according to the sketched designs. 

2. GENERAL 

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of economy/ Labour market. The vocational training programmes are delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer schemes of DGT for strengthening vocational training. 

‘Sewing Technology’ trade under CTS is one of the courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one-year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical) imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized world-wide. 

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to: 

• Read and interpret parameters/documents, plan and organize work processes, identify necessary materials and tools; • Perform tasks with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations; • Apply professional skill, knowledge & employability skills while performing jobs. • Document the parameters related to the task undertaken. 

3.PROGRESSION PATHWAYS 

• Can join industry as Tailor (Craftsman) in general and will progress further as Master Tailor (Senior Craftsman), Supervisor and can rise up to the level of Manager. 

• Can become Entrepreneur in the related field.

• Can join Apprenticeship programs in different types of industries leading to a National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).

• Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the trade for becoming an instructor in ITIs. 

• Can join Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses under DGT as applicable.