TEXTILE CONFECTION TECHNICIAN

MODULE 1: LAYING OUT, MARKING AND CUTTING PIECES.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To carry out the pattern drafting, layout, cutting

and prepared pieces, according to the specifications of the garment model.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Conduct the study of the garment model and determine the various
components.
Develop the base pattern and its accessories.
Lay out the fabric, considering the technical criteria.
Mark and trace the patterns on the fabric according to their characteristics.
Cut the pieces, considering the technical specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance on the cutting and sewing machines.

KNOWLEDGE:
Organizational structure of the cutting workshop: basic knowledge of: Different positions of
existing jobs in the cutting workshop. Functions and responsibilities of each position.
Patterns: Symbolism, signs, and descriptions. Pieces that make up the garment.
Fabrics: Classification. Fundamental characteristics. Actual width.
Usable width.
Layout: Layout techniques. Mould distribution systems. Stripe matching.
Tools used for tracing, such as chalk, pencil, measuring tape, and metal ruler.
Standard consumption by type of garment. Performance calculation. Average consumption by
garment.
Laying: Laying techniques. Procedures. Types of laying.
Features and recommendations. Location of junctions.
Laying losses. Machines (ex tenter) and tools (ruler, tape measure, pins,
ticket printer and numbering machine.
Use, classification, and basic maintenance. Standard consumption by type of garment.
Calculation of actual yield and average consumption per garment. Layout of the working area.
Basic characteristics of the cutting table.
Cutting: Cutting techniques. Procedures. Quality criteria for recognition of a
good stitching, laying, and cutting.
Cutting machine. Classification, components, and basic maintenance. Operability of the
cutting machine. Other tools. Workplace layout.
Enabled: Enabled systems. Number of pieces per package, according to the type of
garment.
Records: basic knowledge and use of: Cutting order.
Formats, such as fabric requirement, results sheet of the laying out, of the spreading and of the
cut, as well as package control.
Safety and hygiene conditions: Machines. Tools.
Work environment (cleanliness, order, and lighting). Personal protective equipment.

Procedures
Conduct the study of the model and determine the different components.
Develop the base pattern and its accessories
Carry out the laying of the fabric, considering the technical criteria.
Mark and trace the patterns on the fabric according to their characteristics.
Cut the pieces, considering the technical specifications.
Perform preventive maintenance of cutting and sewing machines.
Attitudes and Values.
Plan and organize your own work.
Work independently.
Demonstrate neatness in the performance of your work.
Attend on time and show a positive and active attitude towards work.
Apply the established work rules.
Respect the assigned quality levels.
Interest and initiative in seeking solutions to concrete problems.
Maintain attitudes of solidarity and camaraderie.
Evaluate the need for communication.
Value the prevention of risks and actions with safety.

MODULE 2: Garment Making

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To make clothing and textile items for production

industrial.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Interpret the work orders to organize the tasks.

Adjust the machine elements necessary for sewing, according to the
technical recommendations.
Make shirts according to the technical recommendations.
Make pants according to technical recommendations.
Make skirts according to technical recommendations.
Make t-shirts according to the recommendations

KNOWLEDGE:
Organizational structure of the sewing workshop: Basic knowledge of: Different
existing jobs in the sewing workshop. Functions and responsibilities of each
position.
Clothing and textile articles: Clothing, the pieces that make it up and its
main characteristics. Basic signs on each piece of clothing, whether it is a skirt,
t-shirt, shirt, pants or textile article. Variety of textile articles, pieces and
main characteristics. Sequence of operations.
Preliminary operations. Assembly operations. Terminal operations.
Avíos: Clasificación. Características principales. Usos comunes.
Machines, tools, and accessories: Sewing machines, classification, components
principles and basic maintenance.
Operationality of basic industrial machines (straight stitch, overlock, and covering machines). Accessories,
classification, adaptation and uses.
Needles, types, characteristics, and uses. Basic grading of thread tensions, pressure of
present it and differentiate.
Working methods: Basic criteria in: Exercises for the development of skills and speed
in elementary operations.
Sewing techniques. Handling of the garment during the operation development
sewing. Equipped with garments in the workplace.
Quality in tailoring: Recognition of common defects in sewing and the possible
causas, tales como: Costuras fruncidas. Costuras ondeadas. Puntadas saltadas. Hilos flojos.
Burst seams. Twisted seams. Punctured seams. Etc.
Production standards: Knowledge of standard times for main operations
by type of garment. Production per hour or daily. Basic efficiency criteria.
Records: Production control sheet.
Safety and hygiene conditions: In the use of: Machines.
Tools. Accessories. Work environment (cleanliness, order, and lighting). Accessories of
personal protection (aprons).

Procedures
Interpret work orders to organize your tasks.
Adjust the machine elements necessary for the making, according to the
technical recommendations.
Make shirts according to the technical recommendations.
Make trousers, according to technical recommendations.
Make skirts according to the technical recommendations.
Make t-shirts according to the technical recommendations.
Manufacture textile articles (tablecloths, sheets, blankets, etc.), following the
technical recommendations.
Incorporate into the garments, if necessary, applications and other additional elements.
according to specific technical criteria.
Perform basic maintenance on the sewing machines, following the
recommended technical procedures.

Attitudes and Values.

Plan and organize your own work.
Work independently.
Demonstrate tidiness in the execution of your work.
Attend on time and show a positive and active attitude towards work.
Apply the established work rules.
Respect the assigned quality levels.
Interest and initiative in seeking solutions to concrete problems.
Maintain attitudes of solidarity and companionship.
Assess the need for communication.
Assess the prevention of risks and actions with safety.
MODULE 3: Garment Finishing.

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To finish the garments made, according to the

model specifications.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: Carry out the labeling and enabling of the garments.
Finish the garments, considering the technical recommendations.
Fold and pack the finished garments properly.

KNOWLEDGE:
Organizational structure of the finishing and applications workshop: Basic knowledge of:
Different job positions available in the finishing workshop. Functions and
responsibilities of each position.
Quality: Recognition of commonly found flaws in garments: Sewing,
such as puckering, skipped stitches, burst seams, and picked seams. Made of fabric,
such as, holes, stains, contaminations, perforations, streaks, spots, shades
between pieces and accessories. Classification of garments. Practical examples
Technical specification sheet: Measurement sheet.
Methodology for taking measurements, according to the type of garment.
Machines and tools: Finishing machines and tools. Classification, components
mainly and basic maintenance. Operation of machines and tools.
Control parameters in steam irons, pressure, temperature and time of
process.
Finishing supplies: According to the type of garment and the presentation required: Bags.
Souls. Necklaces.
Alfileres. Cocodrilos. Colgadores. Cajas. Hang tag. Cintillos.
Butterflies, etc.
Finishing processes: Thread cleaning. Procedures and tools used.
Dismantling. Commonly used procedures and solvents. Darning. Procedures,
Techniques and necessary supplies. Ironing. Procedures and techniques. Folding.

Procedures and techniques.

Packing and fitting. Procedures.
Applications: Classification. Variety (beads, sequins and prints). Common uses.
Production standards: Knowledge of standard times by operation and by type
garment. Production per hour or daily. Basic efficiency criteria. Utilization of
standards for incentive payment system.
Records: Production control sheet. Garment receipt sheet. Control sheet of
items delivered to the warehouse.
Safety and hygiene conditions: In the use of: Machines.
Tools. Solvents. Work environment (cleanliness, order, and lighting). Accessories of
personal protection (aprons).
Procedures
Perform the labeling and enabling of the garments.
Finish the garments, considering the technical recommendations.
Fold and pack the finished garments properly.
Attitudes and Values.
Plan and organize your own work.
Work independently.
Demonstrate neatness in the performance of your work.
Attend punctually and show a positive and active attitude towards work.
Apply the established work rules.
Respect the assigned quality levels.
Interest and initiative in seeking solutions to specific problems.
Maintain attitudes of solidarity and camaraderie.
Assess the need for communication.
Value risk prevention and actions with safety.