This programme is aimed at students who have little or no previous industrial sewing experience, and is designed to give graduates a wide range of core production skills common to all sewn products industries.

It will lead to entry level employment, provide pathways into specific sections of the industry and is a firm foundation for entry into the Certificate in Pattern Design or other further career development.

The learning includes:

• The care and use of the industrial plain sewing and overlocking machines

• Garment construction to industry standards

• Production run exercises

• Hand cutting and laying 

• Workplace disciplines and communication skills

Entry Criteria:

• Workplace communication skills*

*Some medical conditions may preclude entry due to health and safety requirements

Qualifications offered:

NZIFT Certificate in Garment Technology (Foundation) - Level 3-

National Certificate in Clothing Manufacture (Commercial Sewing Skills) Level 2 - www.nzqa.govt.nz

ATITO Machinist Training Programme (Apparel and Textile Training Organisation) Level 2 - www.atito.org.nz

Career options for graduates include:

• Entry level machine operator or trainee machinist.

• Production assistant.

• Cutting room assistant.

• Warehouse assistant, quality control.

• Further training within NZ Fashion Tech as many students who successfully complete this programme move onto the Certificate in Pattern Design programme.

• Further training within industry or other institutions