
Domestic Sewing Machine Skills
NQF Level: 1
Credits: 46
This Skills Programme is designed specifically for learners working in the informal sector who are currently operating, or who wish to start, their own garment making business.
Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the National Qualifications Framework and plan and compile a Career Pathway
- Demonstrate an ability to write and present a simple Business Plan
- Perform a range of operations including preparation of patterns, preparation of cut fabric parts, assembling of cut parts using a domestic lockstitch sewing machine in order to make a minimum of two basic products
- Finish, press and examine completed products
- Demonstrate an ability to cost garments
- Demonstrate an understanding of customer requirements and the principles associated with selling of products
- Demonstrate an understanding of how to plan and manage personal finances