Certificate in Pattern Making and Garment Construction

The programme will allow students to gain skills and knowledge that are directly relevant to working or further training in the clothing manufacturing sector.  Students will demonstrate knowledge and skills to standards recognised by the industry sector as appropriate, and develop work habits and practice appropriate for further training and employment in the clothing manufacturing sector.

Must complete all of the following unit standards:

2834        Demonstrate knowledge of garment construction in a learning environment

17817      Assemble and sew a complete garment from cut components

17818      Sew collars on garments

17819      Sew pockets in garments

17820      Sew set in sleeves in garments

17821      Sew zips in garments

17914      Demonstrate knowledge of workplace practice in the apparel or textile industry

17915      Demonstrate knowledge of safe working practices in the apparel or textile industry        

2831        Manipulate a pattern block for women's structured outerwear to produce a pattern

2844        Design women's structured jackets

2838        Construct pattern blocks for structured underwear, lingerie, and swimwear

26551      Provide first aid for life threatenting conditions

26552      Demonstrate knowledge of common first aid conditions and how to respond to them 

Graduates will be able to construct garment pattern blocks and assemble a range of garments.  They will be able to apply knowledge and skills of safe working practices within the apparel and textile industries.  This programme leads to employment in the clothing manufacture industry, or to further study such as SIT's National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Design and Patternmaking) or Bachelor of Fashion (Design and Technology).

All applicants should demonstrate a keen interest in clothing manufacturing and academic attributes which demonstrate that they have a reasonable likelihood of successful completion of the programme. A minimum of 16 years of age, with a minimum of three years secondary education.

For students to be considered to have satisfactorily completed this programme, and be eligible for award of the qualification Certificate in Pattern Making and Garment Construction they must have:

• Attended for not less than 80% of the timetabled class hours and other scheduled learning activities relating to the programme.
• Completed all scheduled course work requirements and assessments.   
• Successfully completed assessment requirements for all unit standards and/or local unit, and achieved a total of 60 credits.

In addition, the National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Basic Garment Assembly) will be awarded by NZQA on attainment of 51 credits as specified, upon verification of the graduate's NZQA official record of learning, and upon the student's application to NZQA.