Intermediate Alteration

Course Duration

Objectives

• Identify the various intermediate skills in garment alteration & the appropriate type of machine used to achieve the required finishes as per industry norms.
• Perform the various extending and expanding alterations techniques on basic woven and knit garments including tops, shirts, skirts, pants and dresses as per industry norms.
• Determine the types of alteration techniques and seam finishes on various types of materials.
• Transfer the required alteration with proper markings onto the garment as per industry norms.
• Alter the garment based on marking using proper sewing and finishing machines as per industry norms.
• Measure altered garment against the given specification as per industry norms.

Entry Requirement

Singapore/PR Students:

• GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
• WSQ ES WPLN Level 4 and above

International Students:

• High School Diploma equivalent to GCE ‘N’ Level with 3 credits including English and Mathematics OR
• Qualifications from professional institutes may be considered on a case-by-case basis AND/OR
• Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test

English Language Requirement –

• Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR
• IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 450

ALL Students are required to have basic knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office

Additional Pre-requisites:

All students must be competent or possess equivalent skills and knowledge for the following competencies:

1. WSQ Fit Evaluation and Pinning for Alteration
2. WSQ Apply Basic Alteration Techniques

Graduation Requirements

Student must fulfil the following requirements:

• 75% attendance rate of total training hours per module
• Be found competent during written, practical and oral assessments

Who Should Attend

• Fashion Retail Service Personnel
• Sales Associates / Advisors
• Fashion Retail Merchandisers
• Fashion Store Manager or Supervisor
• Fit Technician
• Garment Alteration Sewing Technician
• Fashion Designers
• Shop Manager for Tailors
• Boutique Managers and Assistants
• Fashion Stylists
• Customer Service Personnel
• Fashion Entrepreneurs
• Managers / Assistants of Uniform Companies
• Seamstress

Key Learning Areas

• Points of body measurements
• Type of fit and ease
• Types of seams and stitches
• Pinning techniques on fitted garment
• Thread, operate & maintain lockstitch (301) and over edge (504/514) and cover stitch sewing machines
• Marking techniques from the pinning on garment for alteration

Certificate Issuance