NSQF LEVEL- 6

SECTOR- APPAREL

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship
Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091
SEWING TECHNOLOGY (CITS)
(Non-Engineering Trade)

SECTOR – APPAREL

(Revised in 2019)

Version 1.1

CRAFT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING SCHEME (CITS)

NSQF LEVEL - 6

Developed By
Government of India
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Directorate General of Training
CENTRAL STAFF TRAINING AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE
EN-81, Sector-V, Salt Lake City,
Kolkata – 700 091
www.cstaricalutta.gov.in
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CONTENTS

S No. Topics Page No.

1. Course Overview 1
2. Training System 2
3. General Information 6
4. Job Role 8
5. Learning Outcomes 9
6. Course Content 10
7. Assessment Criteria 18
8. Infrastructure 21
Annexure I –List of Trade Experts 25
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1. COURSE OVERVIEW

The Craft Instructor Training Scheme is operational since inception of the Craftsmen
Training Scheme. The first Craft Instructors’ Training Institute was established in 1948.
Subsequently, 6 more institutes namely, Central Training Institute for Instructors (now
called as National Skill Training Institute (NSTI)), NSTI at Ludhiana, Kanpur, Howrah,
Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad were established in 1960’s by DGT. Since then the CITS
course is successfully running in all the NSTIs across India as well as in DGT affiliated
institutes viz. Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToT). This is a competency based course of
one year duration.“Sewing Technology” CITS trade is applicable for Instructors of “Sewing
Technology”Trade.

The main objective of Craft Instructor training programme is to enable Instructors

explore different aspects of the techniques in pedagogy and transferring of hands-on skills
so as to develop a pool of skilled manpower for industries, also leading to their career
growth & benefiting society at large. Thus promoting a holistic learning experience where
trainee acquires specialized knowledge, skills & develops attitude towards learning &
contributing in vocational training ecosystem.

This course also enables the instructors to develop instructional skills for mentoring
the trainees, engaging all trainees in learning process and managing effective utilization of
resources. It emphasizes on the importance of collaborative learning & innovative ways of
doing things. All trainees will be able to understand and interpret the course content in right
perspective, so that they are engaged in & empowered by their learning experiences and
above all, ensure quality delivery.

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2. TRAINING SYSTEM

2.1 GENERAL

CITS courses are delivered in National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs) & DGT affiliated
institutes viz., Institutes for Training of Trainers (IToT). For detailed guidelines regarding
admission on CITS, instructions issued by DGT from time to time are to be observed. Further
complete admission details are made available on NIMI web portal
http://www.nimionlineadmission.in.The course is of one-year duration. It consists of Trade
Technology (Professional skills and Professional knowledge), Training Methodology and
Engineering Technology/ Soft Skills. After successful completion of the training programme,
the trainees appear in All India Trade Test for Craft Instructor. The successful trainee is
awarded NCIC certificate by DGT.

2.2 COURSE STRUCTURE

Table below depicts the distribution of training hours across various course elements
during a period of one year:

S No. Course Element Notional Training Hours

1. Trade Technology
Professional Skill (Trade Practical) 640
Professional Knowledge (Trade Theory) 240
2. Soft Skills
Practical 100
Theory 100
3. Training Methodology
TM Practical 320
TM Theory 200
Total 1600

2.3 PROGRESSION PATHWAYS

• Can join as anInstructor in vocational training Institute/ technical Institute.

• Can join as a supervisor in Industries.

2.4 ASSESSMENT & CERTIFICATION

The CITS trainee will be assessed for his/her Instructional skills, knowledge and attitude
towards learning throughout the course span and also at the end of the training program.
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a) The Continuous Assessment(Internal) during the period of training will be done by

Formative Assessment Method to test competency of instructor with respect to assessment
criteria set against each learning outcomes. The training institute has to maintain an
individual trainee portfolio in line with assessment guidelines. The marks of internal
assessment will be as per the formative assessment template provided on
www.bharatskills.gov.in.

b) The Final Assessment will be in the form of Summative Assessment Method. The All
India Trade Test for awarding National Craft Instructor Certificate will be conducted by
DGTat the end of the year as per the guidelines of DGT.The learning outcome and
assessment criteria will be the basis for setting question papers for final assessment. The
external examiner during final examination will also check the individual trainee’s profile as
detailed in assessment guideline before giving marks for practical examination.

2.4.1 PASS CRITERIA

Pass Marks
S Internal Full
Subject Marks Internal
No. Assessment Marks Exam
Assessment
Trade
100 40 140 40 24
Trade Theory
1.
Technology Trade
Practical 200 60 260 120 36

Practical 50 25 75 30 15
2. Soft Skills
Theory 50 25 75 20 15

Training TM Practical 200 30 230 120 18

3.
Methodology TM Theory 100 20 120 40 12
Total Marks 700 200 900 370 120

The minimum pass percent for Trade Practical, TM Practical, Soft Skill Practical
Examinations and Formative assessment is 60% & for all other subjects is 40%. There will be
no Grace marks.

2.4.2 ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE

Appropriate arrangements should be made to ensure that there will be no artificial

barriers to assessment. The nature of special needs should be taken into account while
undertaking the assessment.While assessing, the major factors to be considered are
approaches to generate solutions to specific problems by involving standard/non-standard
practices.

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Due consideration should also be given while assessing for teamwork,

avoidance/reduction of scrap/wastage and disposal of scrap/waste as per procedure,
behavioral attitude, sensitivity to the environment and regularity in training. The sensitivity
towards OSHE and self-learning attitude are to be considered while assessing competency.

Assessment will be evidence based comprising of the following:

• Demonstration of Instructional Skills (Lesson Plan, Demonstration Plan)

• Record book/daily diary
• Assessment Sheet
• Progress chart
• Video Recording
• Attendance and punctuality
• Viva-voce
• Practical work done/Models
• Assignments
• Project work

Evidences and records of internal (Formative) assessments are to be preserved until

forthcoming yearly examination for audit and verification by examining body. The following
marking pattern to be adopted while assessing:

Performance Level Evidence

(a) Weightage in the range of 60%-75% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the • Demonstration of fairly good skill to
candidate should be well versed with establish a rapport with audience,
instructional design, implement learning presentation in orderly manner and
programme and assess learners which establish as an expert in the field.
demonstrates attainment of an acceptable • Average engagement of students for
standard of crafts instructorship with learning and achievement of goals while
occasional guidance and engage students undertaking the training on specific topic.
by demonstrating good attributes of a • A fairly good level of competency in
trainer. expressing each concept in terms the
student can relate, draw analogy and
summarize the entire lesson.
• Occasional support in imparting effective
training.
(b) Weightage in the range of 75%-90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the • Demonstration of good skill to establish a
candidate should be well versed with rapport with audience, presentation in
instructional design, implement learning orderly manner and establish as an expert
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programme and assess learners which in the field.

demonstrates attainment of areasonable • Above average engagement of students
standard of crafts instructorship with little for learning and achievement of goals
guidance and engage students by while undertaking the training on specific
demonstrating good attributes of a trainer. topic.
• Agood level of competency in expressing
each concept in terms the student can
relate, draw analogy and summarize the
entire lesson.
• Little support in imparting effective
training.
(c) Weightage in the range of more than 90% to be allotted during assessment
For performance in this grade, the • Demonstration of high skill level to
candidate should be well versed with establish a rapport with audience,
instructional design, implement learning presentation in orderly manner and
programme and assess learners which establish as an expert in the field.
demonstrates attainment of ahigh • Goodengagement of students for learning
standard of crafts instructorship with and achievement of goals while
minimal or no support and engage students undertaking the training on specific topic.
by demonstrating good attributes of a • A high level of competency in expressing
trainer. each concept in terms the student can
relate, draw analogy and summarize the
entire lesson.
• Minimal or no support in imparting
effective training.

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3. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name of the Trade Sewing Technology (CITS)

Tradecode DGT/4011

NCO – 2015 3122.3500, 2356.0100

NSQF Level Level-6

Duration of Craft One Year

Instructor Training
Unit Strength 25
(No. Of Student)
Entry Qualification Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making /Fashion Designing/
Fashion Technology/ Apparel Technology / Garment Fabrication
Technologyfrom recognized Board/ University.
OR
Diploma in Costume Designing & Dress Making /Fashion
Designing/Fashion Technology/ Apparel Technology / Garment
Fabrication Technologyfrom recognized Board/ University.
OR
National Trade Certificate in the Sewing Technologyor related trades.
OR
National Apprenticeship Certificate in the Sewing Technologyor related
trades.
Minimum Age 18 years as on first day of academic session.
120 Sq. m
Space Norms
Power Norms 8 KW
Instructor’s Qualification for
1. Sewing Technology B.Voc/Degree in Costume Designing & Dress Making /Fashion
(CITS) Trade Designing/Fashion Technology/ Apparel Technology / Garment
Fabrication Technologyfrom AICTE/ UGC recognized Board / University
with two years experience in relevant field.
OR
Diploma (Minimum 2 Years)in Costume Designing & Dress Making
/Fashion Designing/Fashion Technology/ Apparel Technology/ Garment
Fabrication Technologyfrom recognized Board/ University or relevant
Advanced Diploma (Vocational) from DGT with five years experience in
relevant field.
OR
NTC/ NAC passed in Sewing Technology tradewith sevenyears
experience in relevant field.
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Essential Qualification:
Relevant National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) inSewing
Technology trade, in any of the variants under DGT.
2. Soft Skills MBA/ BBA / Any Graduate/ Diploma in any disciplinefrom AICTE/ UGC
recognized College/ university with Three years’ experience and short
termToT Course in Soft Skills from DGT institutes.
(Must have studied English/ Communication Skills and Basic Computer
at 12th / Diploma level and above).
3. Training B.Voc/ Degree in any discipline from AICTE/ UGC recognized College/
Methodology university with two years experience in training/ teaching field.
OR
Diploma in any discipline from recognized board / University with five
years experience in training/teaching field.
OR
NTC/ NAC passed in any trade with seven years experience in training/
teaching field.

Essential Qualification:
National Craft Instructor Certificate (NCIC) in any of the variants under
DGT / B.Ed /ToT from NITTTR or equivalent.
4. Minimum Age for 21 Years
Instructor
Distribution of training on Hourly basis: (Indicative only)

Total Hrs Trade Trade Soft Skills Training Methodology

/week Practical Theory Practical Theory Practical Theory

40 Hours 16 Hours 6 Hours 2.5 Hours 2.5 Hours 8 Hours 5 Hours

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4. JOB ROLE

Brief Description of Job Roles:

Supervisors and Foremen, Tailoringand Dress Making; Supervisor and Foreman, Tailoring
and Dress Making supervises and guides workers engaged in production of readymade
garments and ensures standard fittings and finish at reasonable cost. Guides workers in
making patterns for cutting, adjusting electrical and special purpose sewing machines,
setting, joining and sewing parts, button matching, etc., and ensures standard fittings and
finish. Checks work and directs or makes alterations where necessary and keeps machines
and equipment in working order. Maintains production register and delivers goods against
receipts. May copy or develop new designs to boost sale. May train new entrants. May be
designated according to section or work supervised. (Excluded are Garment Designers and
Cutters described elsewhere).

Manual Training Teacher/Craft Instructor; instructs students in ITIs/VocationalTraining

Institutes in respective trades as per defined job role. Imparts theoretical instructions for
the use of tools& equipments of related trades and related subjects. Demonstrate process
and operations related to the trade in the workshop; supervises, assesses and evaluates
students in their practical work. Ensures availability & proper functioning of equipment and
tools in stores.

Reference NCO 2015:

a) 3122.3500 – Supervisors and Foremen, Tailoring and Dress Making.
b) 2356.0100 – Manual Training Teacher/Craft Instructor.

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

5.1 TRADE TECHNOLOGY

1. Appraise Drafting, Pattern making, Grading, Draping & Stitching.

2. Demonstrate pattern making using different software tools like Corel draw, Adobe
Photoshop etc.
3. Check Drafting of Children Upper body & Lower Body Block.
4. Analyze Ladies Body Block & Trousers Block.
5. Assess Digitizing & Grading of Patterns.
6. Review designing of Skirts, Sleeves, Collars & Developing Patterns with Spec Sheet,
Marker Tools & 3 D Tools.
7. Explain Apparel enterprises & Apparel Market requirements.
8. Ensure Quality control & inspection in garment industry.
9. Demonstrate Project Work on design/ development of pattern and garment
stitching.
10. Demonstrate different sewing machines, industrial sewing machines and their
functions including motorized industrial sewing machine.
11. Illustrate Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching & finishing of Designer Blouses,
Shirt/Safari, Designer Suits etc.
12. Demonstrate Pattern making for special needs of Jacket & Vest coat (Including
Lining) etc.
13. Check the measurement, stitching etc. of finished Garments.
14. Demonstrate project on theme garment as per market demand.

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6. COURSE CONTENT

SYLLABUS FOR SEWING TECHNOLOGY – CITS TRADE

TRADE TECHNOLOGY
Reference Learning Professional Skills Professional Knowledge
Duration
Outcome (Trade Practical) (Trade Theory)
Practical Appraise Drafting, 1. Revise the CTS contents. Revision of the CTS contents.
16 Hrs Pattern making, 2. Demonstrate Drafting, Concepts of Drafting, Pattern
Grading, Draping & Pattern making, Grading, making, Grading, Draping &
Theory Stitching. Draping & Stitching. Stitching.
06 Hrs
Practical Demonstrate pattern 3. Familiarize with the Trade Knowledge Role of CAD in
64Hrs making using working of computer, Paint garment industry.
different software and different software like Basic knowledge about
Theory tools like Corel draw, Corel draw, Adobe variousaspects of CAD operations,
24Hrs Adobe Photoshop Photoshop etc. Paint, Corel draw and Adobe
etc. Photoshop,etc.
Knowledge about importance of
pattern.
Safety precautions in garment
industry.
4. Create patterns with the Introduction of PDS (Create
help of Corel draw, Adobe Pattern, Grade Pattern)
Photoshop (Latest Introduction of Marker (Create
Software) etc. Layout)
Introduction of 3D
Introduction of Digitizer (Digitize
pattern)
Introduction of Plotter (Print
Pattern)
Scope
Importance.
5. Software tools for Pattern Starting of System
Making SoftwareScreen Menu.
6. Familiarize with menu Details about the Tool
&Commands – BarsCommand details.
• New Piece
• Select Tool
• Point marking
• Guide line
• Delete
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• Move Piece
• Save
• New
• Open
• Help
• Zoom
• Cut
• Copy
• Paste
• Matching Curves (walk
Tool)
• Mirror Line
• Seams
• Select & move
internals
• Inserting Text
• Rotate piece
• Measuring
• Adding fullness
• Cut, Join, Build & Trace
piece
• Fold piece
• Insert, Edit, close & cut
Dart
• Insert Pleat
Practical Check Drafting of 7. Analyze Drafting of Children Size Charts & Bodies
32 Hrs Children Upper body Children Upper body Block Block.
& Lower Body Block. 8. Analyze Drafting of Detailing of Tools.
Theory Children Lower Body Block
12Hrs • Base line -
change/Rotate
• Adding Fullness
• Change corner
• Insert Button
• Add Notch
• Align points,Circle, Arc
& Wave
• Trace & Trim
• Extend, Join & split
Contour
• Swap segment

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• Demonstration of
Cutting, Joining,
• Creating lines &
Parallels of drafts.
Practical Analyze Ladies Body 9. Check Ladies Body Block & Ladies measurement chart &
16 Hrs Block & Trousers Trousers Block. Ladies Blocks.
Block.
Theory
06 Hrs
Practical Assess Digitizing & 10. Assess Digitizing of Pattern Digitizing - Tools & Importance.
32 Hrs Grading of Patterns. • Working with File, Edit,
Piece, Design, Tool,
Theory View & Help menu.
12Hrs • Designing with darts.
• Insertion of Style Lines.
11. Assess Grading of Patterns Grading
• Size Table
• Grading Table
• Grading Menu
Practical Review designing of 12. Examine drafting of Skirt Designing in Skirts
80 Hrs Skirts, Sleeves, Block Design insertion to
Collars & Developing the Block.
Theory Patterns with Spec 13. Monitor developing of Designing in Sleeves & Collars.
30Hrs Sheet, Marker Tools Sleeve Blocks & Insertion
& 3 D Tools. of Design Developing
Collars.
14. Developing Patterns with Spec Sheet Export Import of files
Spec Sheet. Printing & plotting commands X &
Y axis.
15. Demonstrate Marker Marker
Tools, making marker • Introduction
General ToolsInformation. • Knowledge about spreading
16. Piece, all size, Global techniques and equipment.
17. Placement of pieces • Marker modes and marker
18. Fabric Pattern efficiency..
19. Measure Tool • Knowledge about spreading
20. Plot order and material handling.
21. Flaw Alignment
• Shoot
• Flip & Rotate
• Auto Nesting

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• Batch
• Merge
• Import Export
22. 3 D Tools Introduction to 3D
23. Model Property Use of 3D
24. Open, Save & Customize. Tools of 3D software
25. Place cloth, Clear cloth, Draping technique
Single Brief description of Model
26. Draping, Show & Hide. drawing, draping and grading on
27. Stitch Property dummies.
28. 3 D Property
Practical Explain Apparel 29. Monitor exercise on each Apparel enterprises
32 Hrs enterprises & topic, collection of Apparel career, consulting,
Apparel Market samples, survey work in reporting, buying offices,
Theory requirements. market & industry, promotion agencies, organization
12Hrs Preparation of sample & trade association in apparel
folders & survey reports. industry.
Apparel Market
Sourcing, market, changing trends
in fashions, domestic
&international market, primary &
secondary market. Retail
business, retail management,
fashion retailing, departmental
stores, chain stores, shopping
centers & mall Globalization.
Practical Ensure Quality Findings Quality control
32Hrs control & inspection 30. Identification of defects in • Introduction
in garment industry. fabrics & accessories • Meaning
Theory 31. Measurements checking as • Need
12Hrs perSpec. Sheet. • Cost of quality control system
32. Preparation of cost Sheet. • Concepts
• Identification of critical
factor.
33. Exercise on various sheets Inspection
used in garment export • Definition,need, planning
house by Quality place, time , method
Controllers. • Type of Inspection
• Stages of inspection
• Role of inspector
• Benefits of quality control in
garment industry

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• Quality assurance system

• Statistical quality control
process
• TQM.
Practical Demonstrate Project Trainees will design/ develop Various pattern development and
32 Hrs Work on design/ pattern and stitch garments garment stitching.
development of on the basis of skills developed
Theory pattern and garment under CTS & CITS and present
12Hrs stitching. the same. Selection of the
projects will be according to
the need of the industries as
well as the choice & interest of
the trainees.
Practical Demonstrate 34. Revise different sewing Introduction & scope of Apparel
64 Hrs different sewing machines, their working, Industry, sewing machines, their
Machines and their stitches, seams, sewing models, parts and their functions.
Theory functions including needles, working aids etc. Ergonomics for effective work.
24Hrs motorized industrial 35. Demonstrate samples on • Technical Terms & their use in
sewing machine. motorized industrial the trade
sewing machine. • Safety during work
• First Aid
• First Aid Box
• Fusing Technology
36. Machinery & Sewing Technology
EquipmentBasic Sewing • Components of Sewing
machines for • Stitches & Seams
• General Sewing • Feed System
• Over locking • Pressure Foot
• Safety Stitching • Throat Plate
• Blind Stitching • Feed Dog
• Button Holes • Needles
• Bar Tacking • Threads
• Button Sewing • Types of Motor & Belt
• Double Needle
• Zigzag machine
Practical Illustrate Pattern 37. Show Pattern Making, • Estimation of cloth for
144Hrs Making, Cutting, Cutting, Stitching & • Different width
Stitching & finishing finishing of Designer • Different Size
Theory of Designer Blouses, Blouses as per Fashion. • Different Fabric Pattern
54Hrs Shirt/Safari, Designer • Cutting Technology
Suits etc. • Drafting of Ladies Blouse
38. Explain Pattern Making, Drafting and Pattern Making of

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Cutting, Stitching & Shirt/Safari Shirt/ Pathani Shirt

finishing of Shirt/Safari • Special Sewing Machines
Shirt/Pathani Shirt as per • Work Aids
Fashion. • Machine Beds
• Machine Tables
• Work Chairs
• Machine Attachments
39. Demonstrate Cutting, Drafting & Pattern Making of
Stitching & Finishing of • Shirt
following • Bush shirt
• T Shirt • T Shirt
• Safari Shirt • Safari Shirt
• Pathani Suit • Pathani Shirt
40. Show Pattern Making, Drafting of Ladies Shirt
Cutting, Stitching & Trimmings & Accessories
finishing of Designer Suits Estimation of Material for
according to latest trend & different width, size & Texture
innovated idea. Garniture for a garment
Costing of Garment
41. Explain Cutting, Stitching & Drafting & Pattern Making of
Finishing of anyone - • Shorts
• Shorts • English/One piece Trousers
• American(Two Piece • American/Two Piece Trousers
Trouser) • Jeans
Practical Demonstrate Pattern 42. Demonstrate Pattern Balance of Garment according to
48Hrs Making for special Making for special Needs - Structure of Human Body &
needs of Jacket & • Deformed figures itsimportance
Theory Vest coat (Including • Abnormal figures Deformed Figure
18Hrs Lining) etc. 43. Show Pattern Making of Drafting of Nehru Jacket & Vest
Jacket & Vest coat Coat various style.
(Including Lining)
44. Explain Pattern Making of - Drafting of Coat -
• Single Breast • Single Breast
• Double Breast • Double Breast
• Sherwani/Achakan • Sherwani /Achakan
Practical Check the 45. Check Garments in respect Accessories for Jackets & Coats.
16 Hrs measurement, of- Inspection of Garments
stitching etc. of • Measurements Finishing of Garments
Theory finished Garments. • Stitching
06 Hrs • Stains
• Defects
Practical Demonstrate project Each trainee will work on a Scope of applying themes while

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32 Hrs on theme garment as theme and select garment as stitching garments. Existing
per market demand. per market demand and themes for preparing garments.
Theory develop the same with
12Hrs innovative ideas and
creativity.

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SYLLABUS FOR CORE SKILLS

1. Soft Skills (Common for all Non-Engineering CITS trades) (100 Hrs + 100Hrs)
2. Training Methodology (Common for all trades) (320Hrs + 200Hrs)

Learning outcomes, assessment criteria, syllabus and Tool List of above Core Skills subjects
which is common for a group of trades, provided separately in www.bharatskills.gov.in

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7. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

LEARNING OUTCOME ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

TRADE TECHNOLOGY
1. Appraise Drafting, Pattern Demonstrate Drafting.
making, Grading, Draping & Show Pattern making.
Stitching. Demonstrate Grading.
Illustrate Draping & Stitching.

2. Demonstrate pattern making Familiarize with variousaspects of CAD operations.

using different software Explore different softwares likePaint, Corel draw and Adobe
tools like Corel draw, Adobe Photoshopetc.
Photoshop etc. Create patterns with the help of Corel draw, Adobe Photoshop
(Latest Software) etc.
Point out Safety precautions in garment industry.
Create Pattern, Grade Pattern by PDS.
Create Layout by Marker.
Digitize pattern by Digitizer.
Print Pattern by Plotter.
Select & demonstrate various Software tools for Pattern Making.

3. Check Drafting of Children Review Drafting of Children Upper body Block.

Upper body & Lower Body Check Drafting of Children Lower Body Block.
Block. Change/Rotate Base line, add Fullness, change corner, Insert
Button, Add Notch, Align points, Circle, Arc & Wave.
Trace & Trim, Extend, Join & split Contour.
Swap segment.
Demonstrate Cutting, Joining.
Create lines & Parallels of drafts.

4. Analyze Ladies Body Block & Check Ladies Body Block.

Trousers Block. Analyze Trousers Block.
Show Ladies measurement.
Monitor Chart & Ladies Blocks.

5. Assess Digitizing & Grading Assess Digitizing of Pattern.

of Patterns. Explore File, Edit, Piece, Design, Tool, View & Help menu.
Design with darts.
Insert Style Lines.
Assess Grading of Patterns.
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Grade Size Table, Grading Table, Grading Menu.

6. Review designing of Skirts, Examine drafting of Skirt Block Design.

Sleeves, Collars & Developing Insert to the Block.
Patterns with Spec Sheet, Design Skirts.
Marker Tools & 3D Tools. Monitor developing of Sleeve Blocks.
Insert Design Developing Collars.
Developing Patterns with Spec Sheet.
Demonstrate Marker Tools &3D Tools.

7. Explain Apparel enterprises Monitor exercise on Apparel enterprises & Apparel Market
& Apparel Market requirements.
requirements. Plan collection of samples, survey work in market & industry.
Monitor preparation of sample folders & survey reports.

8. Ensure Quality control & Identify defects in fabrics & accessories.

inspection in garment Check measurements as perSpec. Sheet.
industry. Prepare cost Sheet.
Exercise on various sheets used in garment export house by
Quality Controllers.

9. Demonstrate Project Work Demonstrate Project Work on design of pattern and garment
on design/ development of stitching.
pattern and garment Demonstrate Project Work on development of pattern and
stitching. garment stitching.

10. Demonstrate different Demonstrate different sewing machines, their working, stitches,
sewing machines, industrial seams, sewing needles, working aids etc.
sewing machine and their Monitor samples on motorized industrial sewing machine.
functions including Demonstrate Basic Sewing machines for General Sewing, Over
motorized industrial sewing locking, Safety Stitching etc.
machine.

11. Illustrate Pattern Making, Estimate cloth for Different width, Different Size & Different
Cutting, Stitching & finishing Fabric Pattern.
of Designer Blouses, Show Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching & finishing of Designer
Shirt/Safari, Designer Suits Blouses as per Fashion.
etc. Explain Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching & finishing of
Shirt/Safari Shirt/Pathani Shirt as per Fashion.
Demonstrate Cutting, Stitching & Finishing of T Shirt, Safari Shirt,
Pathani Suit.
Show Pattern Making, Cutting, Stitching & finishing of Designer
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Suits according to latest trend & innovated idea.

Explain Cutting, Stitching & Finishing of Shorts, American (Two
Piece Trousers).

12. Demonstrate Pattern making Demonstrate Pattern Making for special needs for Deformed
for special needs of Jacket & figures, Abnormal figures etc.
Vest coat (Including Lining) Show Pattern Making of Jacket & Vest coat (Including Lining).
etc. Explain Pattern Making of Single Breast, Double Breast
Sherwani/Achakan etc.

13. Check the measurement, Check Measurements of finished garments.

stitching etc. of finished Analyze Stitching, Stains, and Defects of finished Garments.
Garments. Inspect Garments.

14. Demonstrate project on Select garment based on a theme for project.

theme garment as per Choose garment as per market demand for project.
market demand. Develop the project with innovative ideas and creativity.

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8. INFRASTRUCTURE

LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SEWING TECHNOLOGY - CITS

For batch of 25 candidates
Sl.No
Name of the Tool & Equipment Specification Quantity
.
A. Computer Laboratory
1. Desktop computer CPU: 32/64 Bit i3/i5/i7 or latest 26 Nos.
processor, Speed: 3 GHz or
Higher. RAM:-4 GB DDR-III or
Higher, Wi-Fi Enabled. Network
Card: Integrated Gigabit
Ethernet, with USB Mouse, USB
Keyboard and Monitor (Min. 17
Inch. Licensed Operating System
and Antivirus compatible with
trade related software.
2. Pattern Making software 26 Nos.
3. UPS As required
4. Server system (Latest Configuration) 01 No.
with software
5. LAN Connectivity & Internet facility to As per
the computers requirement
6. CAD-Pattern Making Software(3D) C 05 each
Draw Latest Version
7. CAD-Fashion Design Software(Fashion 05 Nos.
Studio)
8. Antivirus Software 26 Nos.
9. Laser Printer color A4 01 No.
10. Colored laser Printer A3 01 No.
11. Scanner 01 No.
12. Computer Table for server 01 No.
13. Printer Table 02 Ns.
14. Table for Scanner 01 Ns.
15. White Magnetic Board with Felt board 01 No.
& accessories
16. Digitizer 01 No.
17. Plotter 01 No.
18. Display Board 02 Nos.
19. Storage Almirah ( Size as per 02 Nos.
requirement)
20. Air Conditioner 2 Ton capacity with Stabilizer As per
requirement
21. Wall Clock 01 No.
22. Modular Workstation with chair 25 Nos.
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23. LCD Projector 01 No.

24. Vacuum Cleaner 01 No.
25. Trainer's Table & Chair 01 set
26. Laptop For Faculty (with latest 01 set
configuration)
B. Theory Room
27. Single desks for trainees with 25 Nos.
arrangements of keeping Books etc.
28. Chairs without arms 25 Nos.
29. Faculty Table & Chair set 01 No.
30. Computer set with UPS & multimedia CPU: 32/64 Bit i3/i5/i7 or latest
projector processor, Speed: 3 GHz or
Higher. RAM:-4 GB DDR-III or
Higher, Wi-Fi Enabled. Network
Card: Integrated Gigabit
01 No.
Ethernet, with USB Mouse, USB
Keyboard and Monitor (Min. 17
Inch. Licensed Operating System
and Antivirus compatible with
trade related software.
31. White Magnetic Board with Felt board
01 No.
& accessories
32. Display Board 02 Nos.
33. Storage Almirah 01 No.
34. Book Shelf 01No.
C. Drafting/Cutting /Sewing Room Tools & Equipment
35. Scissors 25 cm 26 Nos.
36. Pinking Shears 05 Nos.
37. Tailors Square 26 Nos.
38. Leg Shaper 26Nos.
39. Garment Hangers 25 Nos.
40. Screw Driver Set 04 Nos.
41. Cart chop 02 Nos.
42. Table Sharpener 04 Nos.
43. Pressing Table 05 Nos.
44. Blanket for padding of Pressing Table 05 Nos.
45. Rubber mat Size as per requirement 05 Nos.
46. Sprayer 05 Nos.
47. Waste Bin Big / Small 13 Nos.
48. Pattern Punch 26 Nos.
49. Pattern Notcher 26 Nos.
50. Pattern Hanging Stand 04 Nos.
51. Water Tub 60 cm dia. 01 No.
52. Stand for hanging dresses 05 Nos.

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53. Trial room 3 side mirrors of size 150 cm X 01 No.

60 cm each with arrangements
of hanging Dresses
54. Electric Automatic steam press 02 Nos.
55. Electric automatic iron 03 Nos.
56. Sewing Machine - Single Needle Lock stitch 26 Nos.
Industrial model
57. Over Lock Machine 3 Thread 01 No.
58. Over lock Machine 5 Thread 01 No.
59. Blind Stitching Machine 01 No.
60. Button Hole Machine 01 No.
61. Bar Tacking Machine 01 No.
62. Safety Stitch Machine 01 No.
63. Pick Glass 05 Nos.
64. Zig Zag Multi Purpose Machine 01 No.
65. Machine attachments As per
requirement
66. Chairs low back rest or stools forthe 27 Nos.
machines (one for each
machine)
67. Drafting Table 10 Nos.
68. Display board covered with glass or acrylic 02 Nos.
sheet 120X90cm
69. Instructor Table 01 No.
70. Instructor Chair 02 Nos.
71. Steel Almirah 195 X 90 X 60 cm 02 Nos.
72. Pigeon hole Almirah 10 lockers & separate locking 02 Nos.
arrangements for trainees
73. Locks for above pigeon hole 25 Nos.
74. Wall Clock 03 Nos.
75. Calculator Desk Type 01 No.
76. White Board with accessories (size as 02 Nos.
per requirement)
77. Dummy (Lady) 02 Nos.
78. Mannequins(lady) 02 Nos.
79. Mannequins(Kids) 02 Nos.
80. Mannequins(Gents) 02 Nos.
D. TRAINEES' TOOL KIT FOR 25 TRAINEES + 1 Instructor(consumable)
81. Measuring Tape 150 cm 26 Nos.
82. Seam Ripper 26 Nos.
83. Thimble 26 Nos.
84. Drafting Card Scales (set of six scales) 26 Nos.
85. Tailors Square - Plastic 26 Nos.
86. French Curve Set of six 26 sets

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87. Thread Cutter 26 Nos.

88. Scale plastic 24" 26 Nos.
89. Paper Cutter 26 Nos.
90. Loop Turner 26 Nos.
91. Drafting Pins(set) 26 Nos.
92. Draping Pins 26 pkt.
93. Draping Fabric Muslin 5 m.
94. Muslin for Sewing Practice 3 m.

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ANNEXURE - I

The DGT sincerely acknowledges contributions of the Industries, State Directorates,

Trade Experts, Domain Experts and all others who contributed in revising the curriculum.

Special acknowledgement is extended by DGT to the following expert members who had
contributed immensely in this curriculum.

List of Expert Members participated/ contributed for finalizing the course curriculum of
Sewing Technology (CITS) trade
Name & Designation
SNo. Organization Remarks
Sh./Mr./Ms.
1. S. Venkatesh, Head HR & Raymond Member
Admin
2. SanjeevMohanty Managing Bennetton India Pvt. Ltd.,
Member
Director Gurgaon
3. AnimeshSaxena UdyogVihar Industries
Association, Gurgaon B-40,
Phase 5, UdyogVihar Member
Gurgaon-122017
4. Dr.Darlie Koshy IAM & ATDC
Director General and CEO Apparel Export
Chairman
Promotion Council
Gurgaon
5. Arindam Das National Institute of Fasion
Technology, New Delhi Member
6. Dr. Kushal Sen Professor D/o Textile Technology IIT
Delhi Member
7. Bhatacharya. G Institute for Textile
HOD Textiles Department Technology, CHOUDWAR Member
8. Poonam Thakur Professor & NIIFT, Mohali
Academic Head Member
9. L.N. Meena, Lecturer Arya Bhatt Polytechnic, Delhi
Member
10. PrabhasKashyap , General Gokaldas Export Ltd.,
Manager- Planning & Bangalore Member
Production Co-ordination
11. BishwanathGanguly Madura Fashion & Retail,
Aditya Birla Centre for
Retail Excellence Member
(A B C R E)
12. K.N. Chatterjee, HOD Fashion THE TECHNOLOGICAL INST. OF Member
and Apparel Engineering TEXTILE &SCIENCES, Bhiwani,
Haryana, INDIA-127021.
13. Tapas Kumar Adhikari, Sr. Reliance Industries Ltd. Member
Manager
14. VikasVerma, Asst. Vice Welspun India Ltd. Member
President
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15. NavjotWalia, Vice President Maral Overseas Ltd., Noida Member

16. Rajeev Mehani, Vice Vardhaman Textiles Member
President
Mentor
17. R.P. Dhingra, Director (P) DGE&T Mentor
Core Group
18. Haradhan Das, TO CSTARI, Kolkata Member
19. SubhankarBhowmik, DPA Gr. NIMI, Chennai NIMI
B Representative
20. Rajendra Kumar, JDT(WT) DGE&T Member
21. Ms. D. Shanthi, ADT RVTI, Trivendrum Member
22. Ms. AbhaRastogi, TO RVTI, Panipat Member
23. Chitra, TO RVTI, Panipat Member
24. RinkuSoni, TO RVTI, Jaipur Member
25. Babita, TO NVTI, Noida Member
26. Bhagyashree, TO RVTI, Indore Member
27. L. R. Ramesh Babu, TO RVTI, Trivendrum Member
28. S.S. Meena, TO NVTI, Noida Member
29. Bhavin Kumar M. Solanki ITI, Jambughoda,Gujarat Member
30. Divya, TO RVTI, Bangalore Member

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