Goals:

To establish a program in Dressmaking NC II that leads in the development of young and qualified trainees through the application of modern techniques and instructional delivery to meet industry requirements and standards related to manufacturing and garment services.

Objectives:

• To increase the number of Enrolled, Graduates, Assessed, and Certified by 5% annually

• To establish more linkages with industries, Small and Medium Enterprises, LGUs, and NGOs through DTS Program, Apprenticeship, Entrepreneurship Program by 5% per year

• To strengthen the monitoring of Dressmaking NC II Graduates by achieving a 5% increase in the number of employed graduates

• To continuously adapt practices for greening the environment by implementing one activity per year.

The DRESSMAKING NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to draft and cut patterns; layout pattern on the material/fabric, sew material/fabric and apply finishing touches on the ladies casual apparel of the Garment sector. Casual Apparel consists of a casual dress, blouse, skirt, trouser, shorts and culottes.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification includes the following:

BASIC COMPETENCIES:

1.  Participate in workplace communication

2.  Work in a team environment

3.  Solving/addressing general workplace problems

4.  Developing career and life decisions

5.  Contribute to workplace innovation

6.  Present relevant information 

7.  Practice occupational safety and health policies and procedures 

8.  Exercise efficient and effective sustainable practices in the workplace

9.  Practice entrepreneurial skills in the workplace

COMMON COMPETENCIES:

1. Carry out measurements and calculation

2. Set up and operate machine/s

3. Perform basic maintenance

4. Apply quality standards

CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Draft and cut pattern of casual apparel

2. Prepare and cut materials of casual apparel

3. Sew casual apparel

4. Apply finishing touches on casual apparel

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

•  Dressmaker

•  Garment Sewer

Training Delivery Method:

• Blended Learning

Training Duration:

• 240 Hours