During the one-year duration of “Cutting & Sewing (For Visually Impaired)” trade, a candidate is trained on Professional Skill, Professional Knowledge and Employability Skill related to job role. In addition to this, a candidate is entrusted to undertake project work, extracurricular activities and on-the-job training to build up confidence. The broad components covered under Professional skill subject are as below:-

The trainees will comply with environment regulation and housekeeping, apply safe working practices. They will able to Identify, select and Make hand stitches in the given fabric. They can Stitch the following using the given fabric: Seams with seam finishes, Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Gathers & Shirrs, Frill, Hem, Casing, Edge Finishing, Neck lines, Placket, Pocket, Collar, Sleeves, Cuff. They will also able to fix the fasteners on the given fabric and also acquire skill of drafting the pattern and sew a Ladies Suits.

The trainees will Take the appropriate body measurement and record the dimension. They can Identify, select the different types of patterns and apply. They will also able to Draft Paper Pattern Making, Cloth cutting and of Ladies wear, kids wear & gents wear.

1 st Semester – In this semester the trainees will comply with environment regulation and housekeeping, apply safe working practices. They will able to Identify, select and Make hand stitches in the given fabric. They can Stitch the following using the given fabric: Seams with seam finishes, Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Gathers & Shirrs, Frill, Hem, Casing, Edge Finishing, Neck lines, Placket, Pocket, Collar, Sleeves, Cuff. They will also able to fix the fasteners on the given fabric and also acquire skill of drafting the pattern and sew a Ladies' Suit.

2 nd Semester – During this semester the trainees will Take the appropriate body measurement and record the dimension. They can Identify, select the different types of patterns and apply. They will also able to Draft Paper Pattern Making, Cloth cutting and of ladies wear, kids wear & gents wear.

TRAINING SYSTEM

The Directorate General of Training (DGT) under Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship offers a range of vocational training courses catering to the need of different sectors of the economy/ labour market. The vocational training programs are delivered under the aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT). Craftsman Training Scheme (CTS) with variants and Apprenticeship Training Scheme (ATS) are two pioneer programs of DGT for propagating vocational training.

‘Cutting & Sewing (For Visually Impaired)’ trade under CTS is one of the popular courses delivered nationwide through a network of ITIs. The course is of one year duration. It mainly consists of Domain area and Core area. The Domain area (Trade Theory & Practical)imparts professional skills and knowledge, while the core area (Employability Skill) imparts requisite core skills, knowledge, and life skills. After passing out the training program, the trainee is awarded National Trade Certificate (NTC) by DGT which is recognized worldwide.

Candidates broadly need to demonstrate that they are able to:

• Read & interpret technical parameters/documentation, identify necessary materials and tools.
• Perform task with due consideration to safety rules, accident prevention regulations and environmental protection stipulations;
• Apply professional knowledge & employability skills while performing the job.

JOB ROLE

Tailor, General; makes ladies and gents' garments and children's clothes by stitching various components together according to pattern, by hand or sewing machine. Measures customers for size with inch-tape and record measurements for making garments. Cuts material according to pattern and size and assembles garment parts by sewing. Fits stitched garment on customer, marks alterations to be made and finishes garments. May prepare new designs and Masden Lays and supervise sewing, stitching, button holing, etc. delegated to other workers. May also repair and renovate garments.

Cutter, Hand (Textile Product); cuts garment parts and other articles to be sewed together from cloth, canvas, etc., using scissors. Spreads single or multiple layers of cloth, fabric or other material to be cut on table or board. Places pattern on material in such position as to have least wastage. Marks outline on material with chalk. Cuts along outline marked in chalk or around edge of pattern using scissors

LEARNING OUTCOME

Learning outcomes are a reflection of total competencies of a trainee and assessment will be carried out as per the assessment criteria.

• 1. Identify, select and Make hand stitches in the given fabric following safety precautions.
• 2. Stitch the following using the given fabric: Seams with seam finishes, Darts, Pleats, Tucks, Gathers & Shirrs, Frill, Hem, Casing, Edge Finishing, Neck lines, Placket, Pocket, Collar, Sleeves, Cuff.
• 3. Fix the fasteners on the given fabric.
• 4. Draft the pattern and sew a Ladies' Suit.
• 5. Take the appropriate body measurement and record the dimension.
• 6. Identify, select the different types of patterns and apply.
• 7. Draft Paper Pattern Making, Cloth cutting of ladies’ wear.
• 8. Draft Paper Pattern Making, Cloth cutting of Kids wear.
• 9. Draft Paper Pattern Making, Cloth cutting of Gents wear.

Note

1. It will be the responsibility of Training Centre to impart training in addition to curriculum like Orientation, Mobility, Activities of Daily Living, total communication, use of assistive devices, adaptations for barrier free environment like staircase, lift sign board, ramp, instruments, psychology, sociology of behaviour and technology.
2. Visually Impaired and other such Disabilities requiring support should be provided Writer (one standard below Trade Entry Level) during examination and given 30 Minutes more than the prescribed time. Please update trainer knowledge for advance techniques and treatment. All material should be in proper quality and quantity. For practical, chart with process must be required.