WHAT IS SEWING TECHNOLOGY COURSE IN ITI

SEWING TECHNOLOGY

(Duration: One Year) (Non-Engineering Trade) 

CRAFTSMEN TRAINING SCHEME (CTS)

NSQF LEVEL- 3

SECTOR – APPAREL

• Name of the Trade:-  Sewing Technology
• Trade Code :  DGT/1011
• NCO – 2015 7531.0100, 7531.0101 ,7531.0200
• NOS Covered AMH/N9405,AMH/N1948,AMH/N9406, AMH/N1949, AMH/N1947, AMH/N 1211, AMH/NO701
• NSQF Level :-  Level-3
• Duration of Craftsmen Training :- One Year (1200 Hours+150 hours OJT/Group Project)
• Entry Qualification:-  Passed 8th class examination
• Minimum Age :-  14 years as on first day of academic session.
• Eligibility for PwD :-  LD,CP,LC,DW,AA,LV,DEAF,HH,AUTISM,ID,SLD
• Unit Strength (No. of Student) :- 20 seats.

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.

TRAINING SYSTEM:-

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.

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.

COURSE STRUCTURE:

• Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements during a period of two years:

Course Element With Notional Training Hours :-

• one year (Total 1200 hours)

1. Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 840 hours

2. Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240 hours

3. Employability Skills 120 hours

4. On the Job Training (OJT)/ Group Project 150 hours

Every year 150 hours of mandatory OJT (On the Job Training) at nearby industry, wherever not available then group project is mandatory.

Trainees of one-year or two-year trade can also opt for optional courses of up to 240 hours in each year for 10th/ 12th class certificate along with ITI certification, or, add on short term courses.

ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION The trainee will be tested for his skill, knowledge and attitude during the period of course through formative assessment and at the end of the training programme through summative assessment as notified by the DGT from time to time. a) The Continuous Assessment (Internal)during the period of training will be done by Formative Assessment Method by testing for assessment criteria listed against learning outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an individual trainee portfolio as detailed in assessment guideline. The marks of internal assessment will be as per the formative assessment template provided on www.bharatskills.gov.in. b) The final assessment will be in the form of summative assessment. The All India Trade Test for awarding NTC will be conducted by Controller of examinations, DGT as per the guidelines. The pattern and marking structure are being notified by DGT from time to time. The learning outcome and assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for final assessment. The examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s profile as detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.  

PASS REGULATION For the purposes of determining the overall result, weightage of 100% is applied for six months and one-year duration courses and 50% weightage is applied to each examination for two years courses. The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical and Formative assessment is 60% & for all other subjects is 33%.

ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while undertaking the assessment. Due consideration should be given while assessing for teamwork, avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scrap/waste as per procedure, behavioral attitude, sensitivity to the environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising some of the following:

● Job carried out in labs/workshop

● Record book/ daily diary

● Answer sheet of assessment

● Viva-voce

● Progress chart

● Attendance and punctuality

● Assignment

● Project work

● Computer based multiple choice question examination

● Practical Examination Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until forthcoming examination for audit and verification by examining body.

JOB ROLE:- 

Tailor, General: makes ladies and gents’ garments and children’s clothes by stitching various components together according to pattern, by hand or sewing machine. Measures customers for size with inch-tape and record measurements for making garments. Cuts material according to pattern and size and assembles garment parts by sewing. Fits stitched garment on customer, marks alterations to be made and finishes garments. May prepare new designs and Masden Lays and supervise sewing, stitching, button holing, etc. delegated to other workers. May also repair and renovate garments.

Sampling tailor; is responsible for developing garment sample as per buyer’s specifications in the apparel industry. A sampling tailor should be able to perform basic fabric cutting operations and stitch garments of various designs with different necklines, sleeves, collar etc. as per the quality standards. This job requires the individual to have thorough knowledge of measurements, garment styles, sampling and apparel production processes and should be able to sew garments with different materials and trims.

Dress Maker/ Ladies Dress Maker; stitches together parts of women’s garments such as dresses, blouses, jumpers, brassieres, etc., according to instructions of Master Cutter. Stitches together parts by hand and machine. Inserts inner material, makes embroidery work, buttonholes, etc., and attaches lining, lace, button, etc. Carries out alteration as directed. May press garments and supervise work of Sewer, Hand.

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