National Vocational Certificate Level 2 in Arts (Dress Making)

Overview

This course will equip the trainees with all the necessary skills and knowledge required for stitching various dresses, cutting, tailoring and adding finishing touches to garments. 

What you will learn

In this course you will learn to identify and make use of various tools and equipment for drafting, cutting and tailoring, identifying and practicing basic (temporary and permanent) and decorative stitches, as well as taking body measurements (length, width and circumference) systematically. You will also master the use of the sewing machine and making different types of seams using bias, piping, facing and plackets and learn how to hand stitch to attach hook and eye buttons etc. In addition, you will learn about the rules of pattern making, layout and fabric estimation, designing, drafting, pattern making cutting, sewing and finishing of the garments as well as folding, ironing, packing and cost evaluation of stitched garments.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enroll in this course now.

Training Outcome

After completing this course you will be able to acquire the skills and knowledge required for dress making and ensuring minor maintenance of machines and quality production of garments. You will also be able to use relevant tools and equipment used in dress making trade, learn sewing terminologies, as well as make designs, drafts and patterns, estimating fabric to cut, tailor and finish garments. The course will also teach you to identify defects, make alterations to adjust fitting, and possess overall skills to make professional garments. 

Potential Employers

This course has broad prospects of employment in: 

1. Garment manufacturing unit 

Along with the potential to set up your own dress making/designing shop

Training Outcome

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

1. The ability to collaborate
2. Great communication skills
3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why choose PSDF?

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.