Garment maker Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

K1: The ‘end-to-end’ process required to make a garment from concept to finished product for example design, pattern development, sampling, cutting, sewing, final checks
K2: The principles of clothing design and construction for example style, function, fit, balance, proportion, aesthetics
K3: Garment making quality standards, for example, British Standards (BSI) International Standards (ISO)
K4: Garment making instructions and specifications, for example pattern markings, grain lines, component shapes, garment dimensions, allowances, tolerances
K5: The characteristics, properties, and cost of materials including compatibility with different designs, faults,threads and different handling methods for a range of materials, for example, stretch jersey, satin, wool, linen, cotton
K6: Different types of machines, equipment and tools used to produce garments, for example lockstitch machine, blind hemmer, scissors, snips, corner shaper, loop turner, measuring tape, mannequins; machine testing, setting up and operating machines safely
K7: Health, safety, welfare and environmental policies and procedures including Health & Safety at Work Act; safe working practices, workplace risks employer and employee legal obligations, employees’ rights and responsibilities, ethical trading standards, equality and diversity
K8: Sewing needle systems, functions and physical characteristics including needle point, size and specialism
K9: Sewing work aids and attachments including function, compatibility and advantages for example to decrease handling, increase production, improve quality decrease manufacturing cost
K10: Hand stitches and what they are used for, for example basting, buttonhole stitch, catch stitch, beading weaving stitch, blind hemming
K11: Seam types and what they are used for, for example lapped seams, bound seams, decorative seams
K12: Finishing techniques, for example rolled hems zips, closures
K13: Garment assembly processes including sewing methods and assembly sequence
K14: Garment shaping techniques, for example, darts, gathers, and tucks
K15: Garment labelling and related legislation for example fibre content, care requirements
K16: Measurement and figuration techniques, for example measurement points, girth measurement, length and breadth measurements, body shape
K17: Garment balance, drape, silhouette and sizing, including national, international, made-to-measure and bespoke sizes
K18: Specialist terminology used in garment construction, for example drape, ease, baste, nap, ruching, applique
K19: Common manufacturing issues and construction faults, and rectification for example unsuitable sewing techniques, poorly cut components, incorrect construction, mismatched seams, damage, incorrect markings
K20: Garment making costs and effective use of resources for example minimising waste, time and materials
K21: The garment review and approval processes, for example review of fit, balance, drape, measurements, quality, design, pattern, construction, cost and risk assessment, sample sealing, customer approval
K22: Returns and faults analysis and the impact of faulty products
K23: The use and importance of garment making documentation, for example production make-up sheets, dockets, electrical systems
K24: The principles of lean manufacturing, for example continuous improvement, work flow, performance monitoring, production rates, waste elimination
K25: Customer and brand awareness for example customer profile, customer expectations and target market
K26: Routine sewing machine maintenance, for example machine cleaning, lubrication, stitch setting, needle replacement, reporting more serious machine problems that require a machine mechanic
K27: Garment pressing techniques, equipment settings and the effects of heat, steam and, pressure on fabric and garments

Skills

S1: Interpret and follow garment specifications, patterns and/or instructions
S2: Inspect garment components, identify and deal with any issues found, for example material/design compatibility, surface flaws, shading, misprint, pulls, holes, shrinkage
S3: Select, prepare and operate sewing machines, for example lockstitch machine, blind hemmer including machine adjustment for different materials
S4: Organise work and workstation layout
S5: Assemble fabric components to make a whole garment
S6: Select and use different types of sewing needles for different materials, for example size, diamond point, ballpoint
S7: Select and use different types of attachments, for example adjustable presser foot, zipper foot, seam guide, applique foot
S8: Match fabric prints, checks and stripes during garment assemble
S9: Hand stitch garments, for example baste, catch, running, slip, chain or couching stitch
S10: Sew different seam types, for example, flat seams, lapped seams, over locked seam
S11: Shape garments using different sewing techniques, for example, darts, gathers, tucks
S12: Position and attach trimmings, for example braid, bias lace. buttons, eyelets
S13: Finish garments; selecting appropriate techniques, for example rolled hems, zip insertion, pockets, fusing
S14: Press garments; set up and operate pressing equipment for example steam irons, block press, trouser press and steamroll
S15: Check the balance, component positions, set, grain, ease and drape of garments using mannequins or modelling
S16: Use the tools of the trade to make and shape garments, for example scissors, snips, steamroll, corner shaper, loop turner, measuring tape, mannequins
S17: Measure and figurate garments considering critical measurement points, body shape and silhouette
S18: Select, position and apply labels for example care, size and brand labels
S19: Complete records and technical documents, for example production make-up sheets, work dockets
S20: Inspect the quality of construction during the garment make-up process and change methods if required
S21: Identify, diagnose and rectify garment faults, for example poor fit, sizing, mismatched seams, fabric damage, incorrect markings, returns
S22: Develop and apply the production sequence and assembly method
S23: Review complete garments, contribute recommendations that may benefit the garment or the manufacturing process
S24: Communicate with colleagues and/or stakeholders – verbal and written; using industry terminology, for example drape, ease, baste, nap, grain
S25: Make and apply collars for example shirt collar and stand, convertible collar, shawl collar or mandarin collar

Behaviours

B1: Health and safety first attitude, for example prioritises the health, safety and welfare of self and others over other demands
B2: Takes ownership for work, for example accepts responsibilities, demonstrates initiative, motivated and self-managing,
B3: Team player, for example builds co-operative and respectful working relationships across all relevant levels and department; takes account of equality and diversity interactions
B4: Committed to continued professional development, for example reflects on knowledge, skills and behaviours, seeks opportunities to develop and advance in response to the evolving production environment and technologies

Core occupation duties

DUTY: Comprehend, decipher and work to given garment specifications, design directives and instruction.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Garments produced meet specifications

DUTY: Quality check garment components and materials before during and after completion of the garment, for example, the number of components, fabric quality, pattern match,trimmings, construction.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Garment components meet quality standards throughout production

DUTY: Develop and operate a systemised, logical and efficient workstation and work process.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: The correct equipment, tools and work aids are selected and work the workflow is optimum and continuous

DUTY: Apply a variety of sewing and handling techniques and methods to assemble and finish garments or parts of garments, using own initiative, knowledge and experience to create processes and products that meet quality requirements
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: The appropriate machinery, and most effective technique, and method is used for the task in hand

DUTY: Measure and figurate garment components and the finished garments.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Garments/ garment parts are measured and figurated to meet quality standards and specifications

DUTY: Develop, monitor and refine the best production techniques and work sequences that will inform future production process and identify continuous improvement in relation to work methods and garment quality.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Production methods are efficient, cost-effective and compliant

DUTY: Review and assess garments including fit, quality, cost and finish against design, specifications, quality standards and customer requirements.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Finished Garment drape, fit and balance in line with the deign brief

DUTY: Produce hand sewn work such as beading or blind hemming.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Hand sewn work meets quality standards and specifciations

DUTY: Apply trimmings, for example bindings, fusing’s, buttons, braid.
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: The application of trimmings meets quality standards and specifications

DUTY: Press garments/garment parts (underpress and final press).
CRITERIA FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Garments are under pressed and pressed appropriately, in the right sequecne with no creases, marks or over pressing

Garment maker

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Core occupation duties

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