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Smart Skills for Supervisors
This comprehensive course will provide supervisors with: Supervisors will be better equipped to lead teams, communicate effectively, resolve conflicts, manage performance and drive success in their organisations.
Basic Work Study
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: - Understand the principles and concepts of work study. - Apply time and motion study techniques to analyse work processes. - Perform accurate work measurement. - Identify and eliminate bottlenecks and inefficiencies in work processes. - Improve productivity and optimise resource utilisation. - Implement basic ergonomic principles for impro…
Basic Ms Word and Excel
By the end of this course, learners should be able to: - Understand the fundamental features and functions of MS Word and MS Excel. - Create, format, and edit documents in MS Word. - Create, format, and manipulate spreadsheets in MS Excel. - Perform basic data analysis and calculations using Excel. -Develop practical skills for day-to-day personal and professional use.
Intermediate Work Study
This course aims: - To deepen participants' understanding of work study principles and techniques. - To equip participants with advanced tools and methodologies for analysing and improving work processes. - To develop participants' skills in optimising work efficiency and resource utilisation. - To provide practical hands-on experience through case studies and exercises.
Manual Pattern Grading
By the end of the course, students will be able to: - Understand the basics of computer pattern making. - Create and modify digital patterns. - Learn to grade patterns for different sizes. - Generate marker layouts for optimal fabric usage. - Develop the skills needed to work with Gerber software in a professional setting.
Garment Costing
By the end of the course, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of garment costing. - Calculate material costs, including fabric, trims, and accessories. - Estimate labour costs and productivity. - Evaluate overhead costs. - Determine the total cost of a garment. - Analyse cost breakdowns and make cost-effective decisions.
Fabric Knowledge (Workshop)
A workshop on fabric knowledge is an excellent opportunity to educate participants about different types of fabrics, their properties, and their practical applications.
Fabric Quality Inspection and Faults Classification
At the end of the course, participants will: - Understand the importance of fabric quality inspection in the textile industry. - Learn how to identify and classify common fabric faults. - Develop proficiency in fabric inspection techniques and equipment. - Gain the ability to create comprehensive quality inspection reports. - Apply quality standards and best practices in fabric inspection.
Quality Control in Clothing
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: - Understand the importance of quality control in clothing manufacturing. - Identify and rectify common defects in clothing production. - Implement effective quality control processes throughout the manufacturing cycle. - Utilise appropriate tools and techniques for quality assessment.
Computer Grading
By the end of this course, learners should be able to: - Have a good understanding of computer pattern grading techniques, - Be proficient in using CAD software for grading, - - Will have completed a practical project that demonstrates their skills in pattern grading.
Cutting Room Management
By the end of this course, participants will: - Understand the key processes in a cutting room. - Implement efficient workflow strategies to improve productivity. - Manage resources effectively, including machinery and personnel. - Ensure quality control and minimise wastage. - Lead and coordinate a cutting room team for optimal results. - Apply industry best practices for cutting room management.
Introduction to Garment Technology
By the end of the course, students should be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of pattern making and garment construction. - Learn how to create basic patterns for various garments. - Develop the skills to cut fabric accurately and assemble garments. - Gain an appreciation for fashion design and clothing construction. - Create finished garments.
Garment Specifications (Workshop)
- Understand the importance of garment specifications in the fashion and textile industry. - Learn how to create accurate and comprehensive garment specifications. - Gain hands-on experience in developing garment specifications. - Explore common challenges and best practices in the garment specification process. - Learn how to use garment specifications to
Quality Awareness for Supervisors and Operators
At the end of the course, participants will: - Understand the importance of quality in clothing manufacturing. - Learn quality control techniques and best practices. - Improve communication and collaboration between supervisors and operators. - Identify and resolve common quality issues in clothing production.
Computer Pattern Making and Grading
By the end of the course, learners will be able to: - Understand the basics of computer pattern making. - Create and modify digital patterns. - Learn to grade patterns for different sizes. - Generate marker layouts for optimal fabric usage. - Develop the skills needed to work with Gerber software in a professional setting.
Production Management
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: - Understand the fundamentals of production management. - Apply production planning and scheduling techniques. - Implement quality control and improvement strategies. - Optimise resource utilisation in production. - Manage supply chains and logistics effectively. - Develop strategies for continuous improvement.
Size and Fit (Workshop)
- To understand the importance of proper sizing and fit in fashion. - To learn how to measure and assess body sizes accurately. - To explore various techniques for achieving the right fit in clothing.
The Production Development Process (Workshop)
- To provide an in-depth understanding of the clothing manufacturing process. - To guide participants through the entire product development cycle. - To equip participants with the knowledge and tools to create and launch clothing products successfully.
Textiles and Fabrics
By the end of the course, learners will: - Have a deeper understanding of textiles and fabrics, their production processes, and their applications in various industries, particularly in the world of fashion. - Be better equipped to make informed choices about fabric selection and textile care.
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