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Intermediate Alteration Techniques (New)

On Campus Short Course Apparel Design and Product Development Industrial Engineering, Quality & Production

Learn to conduct intermediate alteration using the various techniques on different types of garments in this 2-day short course! Be part of this SkillsFuture sewing course today!

Overview
Participants will be able to apply the proper methods of alteration to various garment types. This course is highly recommended for people who are involved in the fashion retail service sector, and designers catering to the demands of customers who require clothing alterations or modifications to fit their body. Participants will be involved in the active learning of garment fit evaluation and pinning for alteration through simulated samples and ready-made clothing. Learners will advance their knowledge and experience to perform alteration by handling different types of materials, as well as a wide range of garment types and parts. Funding Period: 1st March 2021 to end Feb 2024

The Details

  • FOR SKILLSFUTURE CLAIMS

    Registered Title: (Intermediate Alteration Techniques )

    TPGateway Code:TGS-2020505897

  • total hours

    16:00

  • Mode of Learning

    On Campus

Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessments Hours:16:00 Trainer Facilitated Hours (On Campus/Virtual):15:00 Self-Directed E-learning Hours:00:00 Assessment Hours:01:00
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.
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
Upon successful completion of the course, student will be awarded the Certificate of Completion by TaF.tc.
Trainers

Melvin Wang

Senior Design Consultant, Trainer

Melvin Wang is a Senior Design Consultant and Trainer with TaF.tc.  His wide spectrum of working experiences in the apparel industry consist of being a pattern maker cum designer in outer wear while  based in Tokyo and he moved on to be an intimate wear design director in Hong Kong.  Melvin is passionate towards fashion and he believes that a good fashion education encompass the understanding of strong technical knowledge on garment construction.

Alan Tan

Trainer

Alan is a trainer at TaF.tc.

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Requirements
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Admissions

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

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

 and 3

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

 and 4

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

 and 5

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

Graduation

To graduate, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module

 and 2

Be found competent for written, practical and oral assessments

International Students

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

Aged 16 years and above

 and 2

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 3

Pass TaF.tc Entrance Test

 and 4

English Language Requirement: Possess a minimum credit in English at GCE ‘O’ Level or its equivalent OR IELTS score 4.5 or TOEFL score 75

 and 5

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

 and 6

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

 and 7

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

Graduation

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

1

75% attendance rate of total training hours per module. Student Pass Holders – a minimum of 90% attendance per month will be required.

 and 2

Be found competent for written, practical and oral assessments
Fees & Funding
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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 110.36

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (after 70.00% SSG funding, 20% SFMCES, inc.8% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 288.36

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (after 70.00% SSG funding, inc.8% GST)

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Post Secondary Education Account (PSEA)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 288.36

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (after 70.00% SSG funding, inc.8% GST)

Fees

Course Fees

S$ 110.36

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (after 70.00% SSG funding, 20% ETSS, inc.8% GST)

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 288.36

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (after 70.00% SSG funding, inc.8% GST)

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Absentee Payroll

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Fees

Course Fees

S$ 961.20

Application Fee

S$ 32.40 (inc.8% GST)

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Items Required For Class

Your TaF.tc Sewing Tool Kit - If you have not purchased it before, please refer here for the full list.

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FAQs

Yes! You can use any SkillsFuture Credits you have to pay for course fees.

We highly discourage you from missing any classes since the entire program is designed to be hands-on intensive. There is also a minimum attendance requirement of 75% of training hours for Singaporean and PRs, and 90% of training hours for international students. If you do not meet the 75% attendance requirement, you will not be eligible to enjoy subsidies nor to sit for the assessment. Make sure you block off your time during your training with us or find an intake option that will ensure you do not miss any classes. You will only wish that you had more time in the class!

We do not offer any make-up or replacement classes.

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