QCTO Apparel Pattern Designer Assistant NQF Level 5 Credits 43 OC115466 Training Material

Description

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader
An Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader Produce sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles,
and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments
A qualified learner will be able to:
 Create a basic block for a master size in all commodities
 Read and interpret a brief/design of a garment demonstrating a visual understanding of the
requirements
 Develop and create a working pattern, pre-production sample and final pattern according to the
design and customer requirements
 Test the pattern on the fabric by making and fitting the first sample garment and doing an
assessment of the first sample against the pattern (which could be in conjunction with the sample
machinist)
 Grade patterns for different size garments