Digital Qualifications Library

Apparel Pattern Maker

Apparel Pattern Maker

Qualification title

Occupational Certificate: Apparel pattern maker and grader (AMSA)

Development Quality Partner: FPMSETA

SAQA QUAL ID : 115455

NQF Level 05

Minimum credits : 291

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION 

Purpose:

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as an Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader. An Apparel Pattern Maker and Grader produce sets of master patterns following sketches, sample articles, and design specifications, and cuts out patterns for garments.

A qualified learner will be able to:

• Create a basic block for a master size in all clothing
• Read and interpret a brief/design of a garment demonstrating a visual understanding of the requirements.
• Develop and create a working pattern, pre-production sample and final pattern according to the design and customer requirements.
• Test the pattern on the fabric by making and fitting the first sample garment and doing an assessment of the first sample against the pattern (which could be in conjunction with the sample machinist).
• Grade patterns for different size garments.