Curriculum for

Stitching Machine Operator

(Certificate Level - 6 months)

Code: VF51S008

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 Contents
Name of the course 3 Assessment 45
Overall objective of the course 3 Module 1:Operate single needle lock stitch sewing machine 45
Competencies gained after completion for the course 3 Module 2:Operate over lock machine 48
Knowledge proficiency detail 4 Module 3:Operate Flat lock machine 50
Job Opportunities available immediately and in future 4 Module 4:Operate Feed-of-the-arm machine 52
Trainee entry level 4 Module 5:Operate Bar tack Machine 55
Age Limit 4
Minimum qualification of trainer 4 Module 6:Operate Concise Machine 57
Medium of instruction 5 Module 7:Operate Button hole machine 59
Timeframe assessment 5 Module 8:Operate button attaching machine 61
Curriculum for Stitching Machine Operator 6 Module 9:Develop professionalism 63
Industrial Stitching Machine Operator Curriculum Contents 6 Module 10: Observe occupational health and safety practices 64
Module 1:Operate single needle lock stitch sewing machine 14 Module 11: Communicate with co-workers and Team Work 65
Module 3:Operate Flat lock machine 20 Module 12:Manage time 67
Module 4:Operate Feed-of-the-arm machine 24 List of Machinery/Equipment/Tools 69
Module 5:Operate Bar tack Machine 28 List of Consumable Materials 71
Module 6:Operate Concise Machine 31 Reference Material 72
Module 7:Operate Button hole machine 33
Module 8:Operate button attaching machine 36
Module 9:Develop professionalism 39
Module 10: Observe occupational health and safety practices 40
Module 11: Communicate with co-workers and Work in Team 41
Module 12:Manage time 43

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Name of the course

 Industrial Stitching Machine Operator

Overall objective of the Course

The objectives of this course are to:

 Acquire the operating skill and knowledge of Stitching Machine Operator for industrial stitching machines alongwith minor
maintenance of machine.
 Qualitative production of the garments.
 Produce skilled manpower for Knitted Garments/ Hosiery Industry .
 Improve the level of skill of workers in industry and increase the economic potential of the country.
 Provide industry with skilled workers whose scope with job knowledge and skills are identified.
 Assist in human resources development by providing precise and assessed country’s skilled manpower quantitatively, as well
as qualitatively.
 Provide technical and vocational training which reflects the requirements of industry.

Competencies gained after completion of the course

At the end of the course, the trainee must be able to attain the following competencies.

 Operate single needle lock stitch sewing machine

 Operate over lock machine
 Operate Flat lock machine
 Operate Feed-of-the-arm machine
 Operate Bar tack Machine
 Operate Concise Machine
 Operate Button hole machine
 Operate button attaching machine
 Develop professionalism
 Observe occupational health and safety practices

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  Communicate with co-workers effectively
 Work in a team
 Gain Industrial Experience(2- Weeks Internship in related Industries)
 Manage Time

Knowledge and Skill Proficiency Details

On successful completion of course, the trainees must have acquired the following knowledge & skills(Operational and basic
maintainance )

 Basic machine components

 Concepts of time and motion study
 Functions and uses of various machines
 Accessories of various machines and their functions
 Handle garments
 Quality control

Job Opportunities available immediately and in future

After completion of the training, candidates can find the employment opportunities in the following disciplines.

 Cottage Industry
 Enternprenureship/Self employment
 Garment Factories

Trainee entry level Age Limit18 to 35

 Middle

10Minimum qualification of trainer

2- Years Certificate in Dress Designing/ Making with 3- Years Industrial cum Teaching Experience and 6 month Certificate in
Industrial Stitching Machine Operator Course.

OR

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B.Sc. Textile Engineering (Garments) 2- Year Industrial cum Teaching Experience

Medium of Instruction

 Urdu/English

Timeframe of assessment

Duration of Course Six Months

Total Hours 800 hrs
Per Week Hours 40hrs
Per Day Hours 07hrs /day (Friday 5 hours)

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Overview about the program – Curriculum for Industrial Stitching Machine Operator

Module Theory Workplace

Learning units Total Hours
Title & Aim (hours) (hours)

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and

organized

LU-2 Keep all safety devices (needle/eye

guard, finger guard, and belt cover) in place

LU-3 Keep the machine operational and

Module 1: LU-4 Set up machine threading according to

Operate single needle the manufacturer's threading diagram
lock stitch sewing
machine LU-5 Adjust bobbin and thread tensions

Aim: 50 110 160

LU-6
This module develops
competency to operate LU-6 Operate the sewing machine on
single needle lock stitch paper/fabric exercise for practice and then
machine to sew the garment parts

LU-7 handle the trouble shouting individually

LU-8 Document work done accurately and as

required

10 70 80

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 LU-1 Keep the work place clean and
organized

LU-2 Keep all safety devices (needle/eye

guard, finger guard, and belt cover) in place
Module 2:
Operate over lock LU-3 Keep the over lock machine operational
machine
LU-4 Set up overlock machine threading
Aim: according to the manufacturer's threading
This module develops diagram
competency to Operate
over lock machine LU-5 Use three and four thread over-lock
machines on knit fabric as required

LU-6 Use five thread over-lock machines on

woven fabric

LU-7 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and

organized
Module 3:
Operate Flat lock LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place
machine
LU-3 Keep the flat lock machine operational
Aim: 10 45 55
This module develops LU-4 Set up machine threading according to
competency to Operate the manufacturer's threading diagram
Flat lock machine
LU-5 Produce evenly spaced lines of
stitching on either side of a seam

LU-6 Hem garments (sleeves, bottoms)

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 without excessive raw edges

LU-7 Make belt loops through a folder for

trouser

LU-8 Adjust folders and guides to achieve

desired results

LU-9 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and

organized

LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place

Module 4: LU-3 Keep the feed-of-the-arm machine

Operate Feed-of-the-arm operational
machine
LU-4 Set up machine threading according to
Aim: the manufacturer's threading diagram
10 50 60
This module develops
competency Operate LU-5 Do basic adjustment on machine
Feed-of-the-arm
LU-6 Handle fabric in the folder to produce
clean secure felled seams

LU-7 Attach tape using the folder

LU-8 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and 5 50 55

Module 5: organized

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Operate Bar tack
Machine LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place

Aim: LU-3 Keep the machine operational

This module develops
competency to Operate LU-4 Set up machine threading according to
Bar tack Machine the manufacturer's threading diagram

LU-5 Sew bar tacks to the required quality,

where required on the garments

LU-6 Adjust bobbin thread tension to remove

insecure stitch

LU-7 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and

organized
Module 6:
Operate Concise LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place
Machine
LU-3 Keep the machine operational
Aim:
10 40 50
This module develops LU-4 Set up machine threading according to
competency to Operate the manufacturer's threading diagram
Concise Machine
LU-5 Attach Waist Belt

LU-6 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and 5 50 55

Module 7: organized

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Operate Button hole
machine LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place

Aim: LU-3 Keep the button hole machine

This module develops operational
competency to Operate
Button hole machine LU-4 Adjust machines with all attachments
and accessories

LU-5 Sew button holes of correct size and at

the required location of the garment

LU-6 Use appropriate size of knife for the

desired size of button hole

LU-7 Document work done accurately and as

required

LU-1 Keep the work place clean and

organized

Module 8: LU-2 Keep all safety devices in place

Operate button
attaching machine LU-3 Keep the button attaching machine
operational
Aim:
10 40 50
This module develops LU-4 Adjust machine 2 - hole and 4 - hole
competency to Operate buttons
button attaching machine
LU-5 Adjust machine for different sizes of
button
LU-6 Attach button where required

LU-7 Document work done accurately and as

required

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Module 9:
LU-1 Participate in Training and Industrial
Develop
visits
professionalism

LU-2 Interact with colleagues

Aim: 20 10 30
This module develops
competency to work LU-3 Consult with experts
professionally at
workplace LU-4 Participate in skill test/ competition

Module 10: LU-1 Observe health, safety and security

Observe occupational related procedures
health and safety
practices LU-2 Follow workplace health safety and
security requirements
Aim: 10 10 20
LU-3 Follow planning , organizing and safe
This module develops work techniques, Identify and evaluate
competency to observer potential hazards
and follow occupational
health and safety LU-4 Deal with hazardous or emergency
practices situations

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 LU-1 Adopt effective Communication and
behaviour with co-workers

LU-2 Interpret work related instructions

correctly

LU-3 Produce reports and prepare work

Module 11: related documents in a proper form
Communicate with co-
workers and work in
LU-4Perform duties and responsibilities in a
Team
positive manner to promote cooperation and
good relationship
Aim:
10 10 20
This module develops LU5 Seek assistance from co-workers when
competency to difficulties arise and solve through discussion
communicate with co-
LU-6 Respect difference in personal beliefs
workers effectively
and values during all activities and
and develops competency interactions
to work in a team
LU-7 Contribute to group work activities

LU-8 Share information related to group

members

LU-9 Provide support to achieve

organizational goals

Module 12:
Manage time LU-1 Manage time to complete the assigned
work within the stipulated time frame 10 5 15
Aim: LU-2 Manage work load as required by the

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This module develops management
competency to manage
time effectively while LU-3 Prioritize tasks in accordance with the
importance of the tasks
working in an
organization. LU-4 Meet the specified deadlines

LU-5 Handle the co-workers using effective

time management

1. Polo shirt
2. V-Neck – T Shirt(Every project 30 30
30 30
Projects 3. Fleece hood prepared by piece
40 40
4. Trouser system &chain 50 50
5. System)

Total Hours 160 640 800

 2 – Weeks internship is compulsory after completion of

course

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 Industrial Stitching Machine Operator Curriculum Contents
Module 1 Title: Operate single needle lock stitch sewing machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of operating single needle lock stitch machine
Duration160hours Theory:50 hours Practice:110 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 150 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
 Cleaning material
and organized Able to clean and
 Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

Understand the  Knowledge of the

importance of safety on importance of the
LU-2 Keep all workstation and usage safety devices  Single needle lock
safety devices of the safety devices to and their usage stitch machine
avoid any hazardous while working on  Safety devices i.e.
(needle/eye
incident. a machine. needle/eye guard, Workshop/workplace
guard, finger
 Ability to keep figure guard, belt
guard, and belt Able to keep and use of and adjust the cover etc
cover) in place the safety devices i.e. safety devices on  Needed tools
needle/eye guard, belt machine i.e.
cover etc needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

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  Knowledge of
Acquire the basic sewing machine
knowledge of stitching parts
Machine  Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,
maintenance of general/minor  Single needle
machine i.e. oiling, maintenance i.e. lockstitch machine
LU-3 Keep the needle replacement etc oiling, needle  Needed
replacement etc tools(Screw driver)
machine Workshop/workplace
Able for general  Oil
operational 
machine maintenance Ability to keep the  Needles
and keeping machine
accessories and operational by
machine parts well in doing
place for smooth general/minor
production maintenance and
 Knowledge of the
Able to handle General needle and thread
Trouble shouting breaking

 Knowledge of
Understand the different different types of
thread types and thread, threading
LU-4 Set up threading technique technique, setting
machine from bobbin to needle of thread tension,  Single needle lock
as per the as per the stitch machine
threading
manufacturer’s manufacturers  Different types of
according to the threading diagram threading
Workshop/workplace
threads
manufacturer's diagram.  Manufacturer’s
threading Able to set up the threading diagram
diagram thread in machine at  Ability to set up
required thread tension machine
to start the production threading by
adjusting the
thread tension.

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  Knowledge of the
function of the
Understand the function
bobbin, its
of bobbin, its placement
placement and
and adjustment of the
adjustment of the
thread tension as per
LU-5 Adjust thread tension as  Single needle lock
the requirement
per the stitch machine
bobbin and Workshop/workplace
requirement.  Thread
thread tensions Able to fill the bobbin
with thread, its
 Ability to
placement adjustment
adjustment of the
of the thread tension as
bobbin and thread
per the production
tension
requirement
accordingly.

 Knowledge of the
Understand the on/off on/off button and
button of machine and how to operate
how the operate the the machine for
machine to stitch the sewing of the
garments panels. garments parts.
 Ability to control
Able to control the of machine speed
speed of machine  Single needle lock
LU-6 Operate the through exercises for stitch machine
sewing machine practice  Thread
Workshop/workplace
to sew the  Knowledge of  Garment panel
garment parts Know the terms used in sewing terms  Over head
sewing projector
 Be able to
Understanding of chain understand the
system and piece sequence of
system chain system and
piece system
 Ability to operate
sewing machine
Able to adjust operate to sew the
the machine to sew the garment parts in

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 garment panel in the the production
production process. process

Understand the  Knowledge of

importance of recording recoding of
the information for production update
LU-7 Document smooth production
outputs  Ability to record
work done  Record register
production Workshop/workplace
accurately and as  computer
Able to record information i.e.
required information e.g. panel garment panel
detail, operator name, detail, operator
machine number, date , name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual number etc
register

Module 2 Title: Operate over lock machine

Objective of the Module: To get understanding of operating over lock machine
Duration: 70 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice:65 hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the
Understand the
importance of
general/minor
keeping the
maintenance of machine
machine
i.e. oiling, needle, cutter
operational,
adjustment etc  Overlock machine
general/minor
 Needed tools
LU-3 Keep the maintenance i.e.
Able for general  Oil
over lock machine oiling, needle
machine maintenance
replacement,  Needles (alky,
operational and keeping
cutter adjustment. screw driver)
accessories and
machine parts well in
 Ability to keep the
place for smooth
machine
production
operational by
doing
general/minor

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 maintenance and
keeping
accessories and
machine parts

 well in place

 Knowledge of
different types of
thread, threading
Understand the different
technique, setting
thread types and
LU-4 Set up of thread tension,
threading technique as
overlock machine as per the  Overlock machine
per the manufacturer’s
manufacturers  Different types of
threading threading diagram
threading threads Workshop/workplace
according to the
Able to set up the thread
diagram.  Manufacturer’s
manufacturer's threading diagram
threading diagram in machine at required
 Ability to set up
thread tension to start
machine
the production
threading by
adjusting the
thread tension.

 Knowledge of the
Understand the three three and four
and four thread machine threads
operations for sewing of operations of
LU-5 Use three side seams, arm hole safety over lock  Over lock machine
and four thread and shoulder operations machines for  Different types of
in knitted garments. sewing of the side thread
over-lock Workshop/workplace
seam, arm hole  knit fabric garment
machines on knit Able to sew the knitted attachment and panel
fabric as required garments by using three shoulders of a
thread and four thread knitted garment
over-lock machine for
production  Ability to use
three threads and
four threads over

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 lock machine on
knitted fabric.

 Knowledge of five
Understand the five threads operation
thread operation of over of over lock for
 Over lock machine
lock for sewing of the sewing of the
LU-6 Use five  Different types of
woven fabric. woven fabric.
thread over-lock thread
Workshop/workplace
machines on  woven fabric
Able to use five thread  Ability to operate
woven fabric over lock machine for garment panel
five thread over
sewing of the woven lock machine for
fabric sewing of the
woven fabric.

Understand the
 Knowledge of
importance of recording
recoding of
the information for
production update
smooth production
LU-7 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
production  Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record
information i.e.
required information e.g. panel
garment panel
detail, operator name,
detail, operator
machine number, date ,
name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual
number etc
register

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Module 3 Title: Operate flat lock machine
Objective of the Module: To learn how to operate flat lock machine
Duration: 55 hours Theory 10 hours Practice: 45

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 70 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
 Cleaning material
and organized Able to clean and
 Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

 Knowledge of the
Understand the importance of the
importance of safety on safety devices
workstation and usage and their usage  Flat lock stitch
of the safety devices to while working on machine
LU-2 Keep all avoid any hazardous a machine.  Safety devices i.e.
safety devices in incident. needle/eye guard, Workshop/workplace
place  Ability to keep figure guard, belt
Able to keep and use of and adjust the cover etc
the safety devices i.e. safety devices on  Needed tools
needle/eye guard, belt machine i.e.
cover etc needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

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  Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,
maintenance of general/minor
machine i.e. oiling, maintenance i.e.
needle replacement etc oiling, needle
and keeping all the replacement etc
required accessories and keeping  Flat lock stitch
and machine parts well accessories and machine
LU-3 Keep the flat
in place. machine parts  Needed tools
lock machine Workshop/workplace
well in place.  Oil
operational Able for general  Needles (alky)
machine maintenance  Ability to keep the
and keeping machine
accessories and operational by
machine parts well in doing
place for smooth general/minor
production maintenance and
keeping
accessories and
machine parts
well in place

Understand the different

thread types and  Knowledge of
LU-4 Set up threading technique different types of
from bobbin to needle thread, threading
machine  Flat lock machine
as per the technique, setting
threading  Different types of
manufacturer’s of thread tension,
according to the threading diagram as per the
threads Workshop/workplace
manufacturer's manufacturers  Manufacturer’s
threading Able to set up the threading threading diagram
diagram thread in machine at diagram.
required thread tension
to start the production  Ability to set up

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 machine
threading by
adjusting the
thread tension.

 Knowledge of
evenly spaced
Understand to sew a
lines on a knitted
garment panel with
LU-5 Produce fabric through flat
evenly spaced lines by
lock machine
evenly spaced using flat lock machine  Flat lock machine
lines of stitching  Thread Workshop/workplace
 Ability to sew a
on either side of a Able to sew a garment  Garment panel
garment panel
seam panel with evenly
with evenly
spaced lines by using
spaced lines by
flat lock machine
using flat lock
machine

 Knowledge of
hemming of the
Understand the knitted garment
hemming of the knitted i.e. bottom and
LU-6 Hem garment i.e. bottom and sleeves without
garments sleeves without the the excessive
excessive raw edges raw edges  Flat lock machine
(sleeves,
 Thread Workshop/workplace
bottoms) without Able to operate flat lock  Ability to operate  Garment panels
excessive raw machine to hem the flat lock machine
edges sleeves, bottom etc to hem the
without excessive raw sleeves, bottom
edges etc without
excessive raw
edges

 Flat lock machine

LU-7 Make belt
Understands making of  Knowledge of  Thread
loops through a Workshop/workplace
belt loop by using making belt loop  Garment panels
folder for trouser folders for trouser by using folders  Folders

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 accurately and with in for trouser  Needed tools(alky)
targeted operation time accurately and
with in targeted
Able to make belt loops operation time
by using folder on flat  Ability to sew belt
lock machine loops by using
folders on flat lock
machine.

 Knowledge of
functions and
Understand the function importance of the
and importance of the folders and
folders and guides to guides to achieve  Flat lock machine
LU-8 Adjust
achieve and increase and increase the  Folders
folders and
the production process. production  Garment panels Workshop/workplace
guides to achieve process.  Thread
desired results Able to adjust folders  Needed tools(alky)
and guides to achieve  Ability to adjust
desired results. folders and
guides to achieve
desired results.

Understand the
 Knowledge of
importance of recording
recoding of
the information for
production update
smooth production
LU-9 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
production  Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record
information i.e.
required information e.g. panel
garment panel
detail, operator name,
detail, operator
machine number, date ,
name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual
number etc
register

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Module 4 Title: Operate feed-of-the-arm machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating feed-of-the-arm machine
Duration 60 hours Theory10 hours Practice: 50 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 70 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
Cleaning material
and organized Able to clean and
 Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

 Explain the
Understand the Knowledge of the
importance of safety on importance of the
 Feed-of-the-arm
workstation and usage safety devices
machine
of the safety devices to and their usage
LU-2 Keep all  Safety devices i.e.
avoid any hazardous while working on
needle/eye guard,
safety devices in incident. a machine. Workshop/workplace
figure guard, belt
place cover etc
Able to keep and use of  Ability to keep
the safety devices i.e.  Needed tools(alky
and adjust the
needle/eye guard, belt and screw driver)
safety devices on
cover etc machine i.e.
needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

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  Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,
maintenance of machine general/minor
i.e. oiling, needle maintenance i.e.
replacement etc and oiling, needle
keeping all the required replacement etc
 Feed-of-the-arm
accessories and and keeping
LU-3 Keep the machine Needed
machine parts well in accessories and
tools
feed-of-the-arm place. machine parts
 Oil Workshop/workplace
machine well in place.
Able for general  Needles (Alky,
operational screw driver)
machine maintenance  Ability to keep the
and keeping machine
accessories and operational by
machine parts well in doing
place for smooth general/minor
production maintenance and
keeping
accessories and
machine parts
well in place

Understand the different  Knowledge of

thread types and different types of
LU-4 Set up threading technique as thread, threading  Feed-of-the-arm
machine threading per the manufacturer’s technique, setting machine
threading diagram of thread tension,  Different types of
according to the as per the
Workshop/workplace
threads
manufacturer's Able to set up the thread manufacturers  Manufacturer’s
threading diagram in machine at required threading threading diagram
thread tension to start diagram.
the production
 Ability to set up

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 machine
threading by
adjusting the
thread tension.

 Knowledge of
Understand the basic
basic adjustment
adjustment of the
of the machine
machine i.e. folder
LU-5 Do basic i.e. folder  Feed-of-the-arm
adjustment (tape/felled
adjustment machine
adjustment on seam) Workshop/workplace
(tape/felled seam)  Needed tools(crew
machines driver, alky)
 Ability to perform
Able to perform basic
basic adjustments
adjustment on machine
on machine.

 Knowledge of
handling of the
Understands the
fabric in the
handling of the fabric in
attached folder to
the attached folder to
produce clean,
LU-6 Handle fabric produce clean, secure  Feed-of-the-arm
secure felled
in the folder to felled seams without machine
seams without
produce clean raw edges.  Garment panel Workshop/workplace
raw edges.
secure felled  Folders
seams Able to handle fabric in
 Ability to handle
the folders to produce
fabric in the
clean and secure felled
folders to produce
seams
clean and secure
felled seams

Understand the function

 Feed-of-the-arm
of folder and correct  Knowledge of machine
adjustment of the folder function of folder,
LU-7 Attach tape  Tape
to attach tape correct Workshop/workplace
using the folder  Folder
adjustment of the
Able to attaché tape folder to attach  Needed tools
using the folder tape

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  Ability to attach
tape using the
correct folder

Understand the
 Knowledge of
importance of recording
recoding of
the information for
production update
smooth production
LU-8 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
production  Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record
information i.e.
required information e.g. panel
garment panel
detail, operator name,
detail, operator
machine number, date ,
name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual
number etc
register

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Module 5 Title: Operate bar tack machine
Objective of the Module: To get knowledge of operating bar tack machine
Duration:55hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 50hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 70 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
 Cleaning material
and organized Able to clean and
 Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

 Knowledge of the
Understand the importance of the
importance of safety on safety devices
workstation and usage and their usage  Bar tack machine
of the safety devices to while working on  Safety devices i.e.
LU-2 Keep all avoid any hazardous a machine. needle/eye guard,
safety devices in incident. figure guard, belt Workshop/workplace
place  Ability to keep cover etc
Able to keep and use of and adjust the  Needed tools(crew
the safety devices i.e. safety devices on driver, alky)
needle/eye guard, belt machine i.e.
cover etc needle/eye
guard, belt cover
etc

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  Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,  Bar tack machine
maintenance of general/minor Needed tools
LU-3 Keep the machine i.e. oiling, maintenance i.e.  Oil
needle replacement etc oiling, needle  Needles
machine Workshop/workplace
replacement etc  Needed
operational Able for general tools(screw driver,
machine maintenance  Ability to keep the alky)
for smooth production machine
operational by
doing
general/minor
maintenance

 Knowledge of
thread types,
threading
Understand the different
technique, setting
thread types and
LU-4 Set up of thread tension,
threading technique as
machine as per the  Bar tack machine
per the manufacturer’s
manufacturers  Different types of
threading threading diagram
threading threads Workshop/workplace
according to the
Able to set up the
diagram.  Manufacturer’s
manufacturer's threading diagram
threading diagram thread in machine at
 Ability to set up
required thread tension
machine
to start the production
threading by
adjusting the
thread tension.

 Bar tack machine

Understand the sewing  Knowledge of  Garment panel Workshop/workplace
LU-5 Sew bar of the bar tacks to the sewing of the bar  Thread

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tacks to the required quality of the tacks to the
required quality, sewing operation required quality of
where required on the sewing
the garments Able to sew bar tacks to operation
the required quality and
at a required location on  Ability to sew bar
the garments tacks to the
required quality
and at a required
location on the
garments

 Knowledge of
function of the
Understand the function
bobbin and
of the bobbin and
LU-6 Adjust thread tension as
thread tension as per
per the  Bar tack machine
bobbin, thread the requirement.
requirement.  Thread Workshop/workplace
tension to remove
insecure stitch Able to adjust bobbin
 Ability to adjust
thread tension to
bobbin, thread
remove insecure stitch
tension to remove
insecure stitches

Understand the  Knowledge of

importance of recording recoding of
the information for production
smooth production update
LU-7 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
 Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record production
required information e.g. panel information i.e.
detail, operator name, garment panel
machine number, date , detail, operator
shift (A or B), on manual name, machine
register number etc

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Module 6 Title: Operate concise machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating concise machine
Duration:50 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 40 hours

Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning

Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 70 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
 Cleaning material
and organized Able to clean and
 Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

 Knowledge of the
Understand the importance of the
importance of safety on safety devices  Single needle lock
workstation and usage and their usage stitch machine
of the safety devices to while working on  Safety devices i.e.
LU-2 Keep all avoid any hazardous a machine. needle/eye guard,
safety devices in incident. figure guard, belt Workshop/workplace
place  Ability to keep cover etc
Able to keep and use of and adjust the  Needed tools
the safety devices i.e. safety devices on (alkey,screw
needle/eye guard, belt machine i.e. driver)
cover etc needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

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  Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,  Concise machine
maintenance of general/minor Needed tools
LU-3 Keep the machine i.e. oiling, maintenance i.e.  Oil
needle replacement etc oiling, needle  Needles
machine Workshop/workplace
replacement etc  Needed
operational Able for general tools(screw driver,
machine maintenance  Ability to keep the alky)
for smooth production machine
operational by
doing
general/minor
maintenance

 Knowledge of
different types of
Understand the different thread, threading
thread types and technique, setting
LU-4 Set up threading technique of thread tension,
machine from looper to needle as as per the  Concise machine
threading per the manufacturer’s manufacturers  Different types of
according to the threading diagram threading threads Workshop/workplace
manufacturer's diagram.  Manufacturer’s
threading Able to set up the threading diagram
diagram thread in machine at  Ability to setting
required thread tension up of threading of
to start the production machine by
adjusting the
thread tension.

 Concise machine
LU-4 Attach Waist
Understand the waist  Knowledge of the  Waist belt Workshop/workplace
Belt (elasticised) belt attachment waist belt

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 operation of machine attachment
operation of
Able to attach waist belt machine
on concise machine  Ability to attach
waist belt on
concise machine

Understand the
 Knowledge of
importance of recording
recoding of
the information for
production update
smooth production
LU-6 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
production  Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record
information i.e.
required information e.g. panel
garment panel
detail, operator name,
detail, operator
machine number, date ,
name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual
number etc
register

Module 7 Title: Operate button hole machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating button hole machine
Duration 55 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 50hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place
Understand the
 Knowledge of the 75 hours
importance and benefits
importance of
of clean and organized
clean working
work environment for
environment and
LU-1 Keep the smooth operations.  Workstation
organizing the
work place clean  Cleaning Workshop/workplace
task for smooth
and organized Able to clean and material
production.
organize the working
environment as per the  Ability to clean
and organize the
required task to be
work environment
completed
to avoid any

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 hazardous
incident

 Knowledge of the
importance of the
Understand the safety devices and
importance of safety on their usage while
 Button hole
workstation and usage of working on a
machine
the safety devices to machine.
LU-2 Keep all  Safety devices
avoid any hazardous
i.e. needle/eye
safety devices in incident.  Ability to keep Workshop/workplace
guard, figure
place and adjust the
guard, belt
Able to keep and use of safety devices on
cover etc
the safety devices i.e. machine i.e.
needle/eye guard, belt  Needed tools
needle/eye guard,
cover etc belt cover etc

 Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
machine
operational,
Understand the
general/minor
general/minor  Button hole
LU-3 Keep the maintenance i.e.
maintenance of machine machine
oiling, needle
button hole Needed tools
replacement etc Workshop/workplace
machine Able for general machine  Oil
operational maintenance for smooth  Needles (alky)
 Ability to keep the
production
machine
operational by
doing
general/minor
maintenance

LU-4 Adjust Understand the  Button hole

Workshop/workplace
machines with all adjustment of machine  Knowledge of machine

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attachments and with all attachments and adjustment of  Needed
accessories accessories machine with all tools(alky)
attachments and  Accessories
Able to adjust machine accessories i.e.
with all attachments and knife etc
accessories
 Ability to adjust
machine with all
attachments and
accessories

 Knowledge of
sewing of the
Understand the sewing of button holes of
LU-5 Sew button the button holes of correct size and at
correct size and at the the required  Button hole
holes of correct
required location of the location of the machine
size and at the Workshop/workplace
garment garment  Thread
required location of  Ability to sew  Garment panel
the garment Ability to sew button button holes of
holes of correct size and correct size and t
at a required location a required
location.

 Demonstrate the
Understand the different
sizes of different
sizes of knives for
knives for desired
LU-6 Use desired button hole at the
button hole at the
identified location on the
appropriate size of identified location  Button hole
garment
knife for the on the garment machine Workshop/workplace
desired size of  Ability to use
Able to use appropriate
button hole appropriate size of
size of knife for the
knife for the
desired size of button
desired size of
hole
button hole

Understand the  Document

LU-7 Document Workshop/workplace
importance of recording  Knowledge of register

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work done the information for recoding of
accurately and as smooth production production update
required outputs
 Ability to record
Able to record information production
e.g. panel detail, operator information i.e.
name, machine number, garment panel
date , shift (A or B), on detail, operator
manual register name, machine
number etc

Module 8 Title: Operate button attaching machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating button attaching machine
Duration: 50 hours Theory 10 hours Practice40 hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Knowledge of the 75 hours

importance of
Understand the
clean working
importance and benefits
environment and
of clean and organized
organizing the
work environment for
LU-1 Keep the task for smooth
smooth operations.
production.  Workstation
work place clean Workshop/workplace
Able to clean and  Cleaning material
and organized  Ability to clean
organize the working
and organize the
environment as per the
work environment
required task to be
to avoid any
completed
hazardous
incident

 Button attaching
LU-2 Keep all Understand the  Knowledge of the machine
importance of safety on importance of the  Safety devices i.e.
safety devices in workstation and usage
Workshop/workplace
safety devices needle/eye guard,
place of the safety devices to and their usage figure guard, belt
avoid any hazardous while working on a cover etc

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 incident. machine.  Needed tools

Able to keep and use of  Ability to keep

the safety devices i.e. and adjust the
needle/eye guard, belt safety devices on
cover etc machine i.e.
needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

 Knowledge of the
importance of
keeping the
Understand the machine
general/minor operational,  Button hole
maintenance of machine general/minor machine
LU-3 Keep the i.e. oiling, needle maintenance i.e.  Safety devices i.e.
button attaching replacement oiling, needle needle/eye guard,
Workshop/workplace
machine replacement etc. figure guard, belt
operational Able for general cover etc
machine maintenance  Ability to keep the  Needed tools
for smooth production machine (alky)
operational by
doing
general/minor
maintenance

Understand the  Demonstrate the

adjustment of machine adjustment of
 Button attach
LU-4 Adjust to hole and four hole of machine for hole
machine
buttons e.g. thread and four hole of
machine to hole  Different types of
tension buttons e.g. Workshop/workplace
and four hole thread tension
threads
buttons Able to adjust machine  Manufacturer’s
threading diagram
to hole and four hole  Ability to adjust
buttons machine to hole
and four hole

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 buttons

 Knowledge of
adjustment of
Understand the gauge clutch for
adjustment of gauge different sizes of
LU-5 Adjust clutch for different sizes the button  Button attach
machine for of the button machine
Workshop/workplace
different sizes of  Ability to  Different sizes of
button Recognize different recognize differ buttons
sizes of buttons and sizes of buttons
adjustment of machine and adjustment of
accordingly machine
accordingly

 Knowledge of
Understand the attaching of the
attaching of the button button on required
on required position of position of the  Button attaching
LU-6 Attach button the garment garment machine
Workshop/workplace
where required  Different sizes of
Able to attach button on  Ability to attach buttons
the required position of button where
garment required on the
garment

Understand the
 Knowledge of
importance of recording
recoding of
the information for
production update
smooth production
LU-7 Document outputs
work done  Ability to record
production  Record register Workshop/workplace
accurately and as Able to record
information i.e.
required information e.g. panel
garment panel
detail, operator name,
detail, operator
machine number, date ,
name, machine
shift (A or B), on manual
number etc
register

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Module 9 Title: Develop professionalism
Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt professional approach while working in a factory
Duration:30 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 10 hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place
 Knowledge of
advantages of 20 hours
Understand the getting technical
importance of training and professional
LU-1 Participate in trainings Handouts Classroom
Training Able and motivated to  Ability to
participate in training participate in
training actively
and motivated
 Explain and
Understand the social
demonstrate
norms in a factory
effective
LU-2 Interact with communication Handouts Classroom
colleagues Able to interact with
skills and
colleagues effectively and
interaction with
constructively
colleagues
 Explain how to
LU-3 Consult with Able to take guidance take guidance
Handouts Classroom
experts from experts / seniors from
experts/seniors

Understand the  Explain the

importance of the skill test importance of
LU-4 Participate in for future growth/career evaluation by skill
skill test/ Handouts Classroom
test/competition
competition Able to participate in skill for further training
test/ competition and development

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Module 10 Title: Observe occupational health and safety practices
Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt occupational health and safety practices
Duration:15 hours Theory 05 hours Practice: 10 hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place
 Explain and
LU-1 Observe Understand and apply the demonstrate 25 hours  Handouts
health, safety and principles of occupational occupation, health  Case studies Classroom
security related health and safety and safety  Role play
procedures practices in a company practices working sheets
at a station  Activity
LU-2 Follow  Explain and sheets
workplace health Recognize and explain demonstrate
safety and workplace health safety workplace health, Classroom
security and security requirements safety and security
requirements requirement
LU-3 Follow
planning ,
organizing and
Understand planning and
safe work  Explain about safe
organizing the safe work Classroom
techniques techniques
work techniques
Identify and
evaluate
potential hazards
LU-4 Deal with  Demonstrate to
Able to deal with the deal with the
hazardous or
hazardous or emergency hazardous or Classroom
emergency situations when arise emergency
situations situations

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Module 11 Title: Communicate with co-workers and team work
Objective of the Module: To be able to communicate with co-workers effectively and develop competency to work in team
Duration: 20 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 10 hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

 Explain about 20 hours

LU-1 Understand the concept communication
Adopt effective of effective channels and its 25 hours
Communication communication and importance for Classroom
and behaviour conducive behavior with conducive
with co-workers co-workers behavior with co-
workers
 Handouts
 Case studies
LU-2  Role play
Understand and  Explain work
Interpret work sheets
interpret work related related  Activity
related Classroom
instructions accurately instruction sheets
instructions
as required correctly  Handouts
correctly
 Case studies
LU-3  Role play
Able to produce reports
Produce reports  Explain report sheets
and required work  Activity
and prepare work writing skills as Classroom
related documents as sheets
related documents per requirements
per requirement  Over head
in a proper form projector
LU-4
Perform duties
and  Explain job
Understand the job duties
description form
responsibilities in and responsibilities so as
and its link with Classroom
a positive manner to cooperate with co-
co-workers for
to promote workers effectively
good relationship.
cooperation and
good relationship

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LU-5 Understand the problem
Seek assistance solving and conflict
from co-workers  Explain problem
resolution techniques
solving and
when difficulties Classroom
conflict resolution
arise and solve Able to seek assistance
techniques
through from peers in difficulties
discussion for their solution

LU-6 Understand the ethical

Respect difference and cultural norms with in  Explain about
in personal beliefs a factory ethical standards
and values and social norms Classroom
during all Able to respect beliefs and which working in a
activities and values of co-workers factory
interactions which working

LU-7 Able to understand the

concept of team work  Explain benefits of
Contribute to
team work and its Classroom
group work Able to contribute in group application with in
activities work activities factory
LU-8
Able to share correct  Explain
Share information
information while working importance of Classroom
related to group with group members
members sharing of
information and
disadvantages of
incorrect
LU-9 information
Provide support to Be able to support the
achieve organizational objectives  Explain responsibilities Classroom
for better results to support
organizational organizational
goals objectives for better
results.

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Module 12 title: Manage time
Objective of the Module: To be able to manage time effectively
Duration15 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice:05hours
Learning Learning Learning Duration Material Learning
Unit Outcome Elements (Hours) Required Place

LU-1 25 hours  Handouts

Manage time to Able to understand self  Case studies
complete the management and time  Explain time  Role play
management skills management and sheets
assigned work Classroom
self management  Activity
within the Able to management time skills sheets
stipulated time as per the requirement
frame

LU-2 Able to understand the

 Explain work load
Manage work load work load management
management Classroom
as required by the techniques as per the
techniques
management requirement

LU-3  Explain
Prioritize tasks in Able to prioritize the task importance and
accordance with i.e. high, medium and low methods of task Classroom
the importance of priority tasks. prioritization at
the tasks work place

LU-4  Explain how to

Able to meet the required meet the required
Meet the specified Classroom
and specified deadlines of and specified
deadlines a task deadline of a task

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  Explain how to
LU-5 handle co-workers
with effective time
Handle the co- Able to handle co-workers
management for Classroom
workers using by unsung effective time
better coordination
effective time management techniques
and productivity
management

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 Industrial Stitching Machine Operator Curriculum Assessment
Module 1 Title: Operate single needle lock stitch sewing machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of operating single needle lock stitch machine
Duration: 160 ours Theory: 50 hours Practice: 110 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

50 hours 110 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of the

 Practical/ module
M1-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean Demonstration
Keep the work working environment and organizing  MCQs
place clean and the task for smooth production.  Written test
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

M1-LU-2 Trainee will:

Keep all safety
devices  Explain importance of the safety
devices and their usage while
(needle/eye working on a machine.
guard, finger  Demonstrate keeping and adjusting
guard, and belt the safety devices of machine i.e.
cover) in place needle/eye guard, belt cover etc

M1-LU-3 Trainee will:

Keep the  Sketch of Industrial single needle
machine lock stitch machine stitching
machine and labeling
operational with
 List of main parts
all the
 Demonstrate the parts of single
accessories and needle lock stitch machine
component parts  Explain the function of above parts
in place

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  Explain the importance of keeping
the machine operational,
general/minor maintenance i.e.
oiling, needle replacement etc and
keeping accessories and machine
parts well in place.

 Demonstrate keeping the machine

operational by doing general/minor
maintenance and keeping
accessories and machine parts well
in place

 Explain the causes of thread

breaking of needle
 Explain the causes of thread
breaking of bobbin
 Detect the causes of thread
breaking of needle
 Detect the causes of thread
breaking of bobbin

Trainee will:
M1-LU-4
Set up machine  Explain different types of thread,
threading threading technique, setting of
according to the thread tension, as per the
manufacturer's manufacturers threading diagram.
threading  Demonstrate setting up machine
diagram threading by adjusting the thread
tension.

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 Trainee will:

M1-LU-5  Explain function of the bobbin, its

placement and adjustment of the
Adjust bobbin
thread tension as per the
and thread requirement.
tensions  Demonstrate adjustment of the
bobbin and thread tension
accordingly.

Trainee will:
 control the speed of the machine
 State terms, symbol and
accessories use in garment industry
M1-LU-6  Explain the chain system
Operate the  Explain the piece system
sewing machine
 Explain on/off button and how to
to sew the operate the machine for sewing of
garment parts the garments parts.

 Demonstrate to operate sewing
machine to sew the garment parts
in the production process

Trainee will:

M1-LU-7  Explain recoding of production

Document work update
done accurately  Demonstrate recording production
and as required information i.e. garment panel
detail, operator name, machine
number etc

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Module 2 Title: Operate over lock machine
Objective of the Module: To get understanding of operating over lock machine
Duration: 80 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 70 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

10 hours 70 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

 Practical/ schedule
M2-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean Demonstration
Keep the work working environment and  MCQs
place clean and
organizing the task for smooth  Written test
production.
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

M2-LU-2 Trainee will:

Keep all safety
devices  Explain importance of the safety
devices and their usage while
(needle/eye working on a machine.
guard, finger  Demonstrate keeping and
guard, and belt adjusting the safety devices of
cover) in place machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc

M2-LU-4 Trainee will:

Set up overlock
machine  Explain different types of thread,
threading technique, setting of
threading
thread tension, as per the
according to the manufacturers threading diagram.
manufacturer's  Demonstrate setting up machine
threading threading by adjusting the thread
diagram tension.

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 Trainee will:

M2-LU-5  Explain three and four threads

Use three and operations of safety over lock
four thread over- machines for sewing of the side
lock machines on seam, arm hole attachment and
knit fabric as shoulders of a knitted garment
required  Demonstrate to use three threads
and four thread over lock machine
on knitted fabric.

Trainee will:

M2-LU-6  Explain five threads operation of

Use five thread over lock for sewing of the woven
fabric.
over-lock
 Demonstrate operating five threads
machines on over lock machine for sewing of the
woven fabric woven fabric.

Trainee will:

M2-LU-7  Explain recoding of production

Document work update
done accurately  Demonstrate recording of
and as required production information i.e. garment
panel detail, operator name,
machine number etc

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Module 3 Title: Operate flat lock machine
Objective of the Module: To learn how to operate flat lock machine
Duration 55 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 45 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

10 hours 45 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

 Practical/ module
M3-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean Demonstration
Keep the work working environment and  MCQs
place clean and
organizing the task for smooth  Written test
production.
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

Trainee will:

 Explain importance of the safety

M3-LU-2 devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc

Trainee will:
 Explain the importance of keeping
the machine operational,
M3-LU-3 general/minor maintenance i.e.
Keep the flat lock oiling, needle replacement etc
machine  Demonstrate keeping the machine
operational operational by doing general/minor
maintenance and keeping
accessories and machine parts
well in place

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 Trainee will:
M3-LU-4 Set up
machine  Explain different types of thread,
threading threading technique, setting of
according to the thread tension, as per the
manufacturer's manufacturers threading diagram.
threading  Demonstrate setting up machine
diagram threading by adjusting the thread
tension.

Trainee will:
M3-LU-5 Produce
evenly spaced  Explain about evenly spaced lines
on a knitted fabric through flat lock
lines of stitching machine
on either side of a  Demonstrate to sew a garment
seam panel with evenly spaced lines by
using flat lock machine

Trainee will:
M3-LU-6 Hem
garments  Explain hemming of the knitted
garment i.e. bottom and sleeves
(sleeves,
without the excessive raw edges
bottoms) without
 Demonstrate operating flat lock
excessive raw machine to hem the sleeves,
edges bottom etc without excessive raw
edges

Trainee will:
M3-LU-7 Make
belt loops  Explain making belt loop by using
through a folder folders for trouser accurately and
for trouser with in targeted operation time
 Demonstrate to sew belt loops by
using folders on flat lock machine.

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 Trainee will:

M3-LU-8 Adjust  Explain functions and importance

of the folders and guides to
folders and
achieve and increase the
guides to achieve production process.
desired results  Demonstrate adjustment of folders
and guides to achieve desired
results.

Trainee will:

M3-LU-9  Explain recoding of production

Document work update
done accurately  Demonstrate recording of
and as required production information i.e. garment
panel detail, operator name,
machine number etc

Module 4 Title: Operate feed-of-the-arm machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating feed-of-the-arm machine
Duration: 60 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 50 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
At the end of
10 hours 50 hours Trainee will:  Oral module
 Practical/
M4-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean Demonstration
Keep the work working environment and  MCQs
place clean and organizing the task for smooth  Written test
organized production.
 Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

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 Trainee will:

 Explain importance of the safety

M4-LU-2 devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc

Trainee will:

 Explain the importance of keeping

the machine operational,
M4-LU-3 general/minor maintenance i.e.
oiling, needle replacement etc and
Keep the feed-of-
keeping accessories and machine
the-arm machine parts well in place.
operational  Demonstrate keeping the machine
operational by doing general/minor
maintenance and keeping
accessories and machine parts
well in place

Trainee will
M4-LU-4
Set up machine  Explain different types of thread,
threading technique, setting of
threading
thread tension, as per the
according to the manufacturers threading diagram.
manufacturer's  Demonstrate setting up of machine
threading diagram threading by adjusting the thread
tension.

M4-LU-5 Trainee will

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Do basic
adjustment on  Explain basic adjustment of the
machines machine i.e. folder adjustment
(tape/felled seam)
 Demonstrate basic adjustments on
machine.

Trainee will
M4-LU-6
Handle fabric in  Demonstrate handling of the fabric
in the attached folder to produce
the folder to
clean, secure felled seams without
produce clean raw edges.
secure felled  Demonstrate handling of fabric in
seams the folders to produce clean and
secure felled seams

Trainee will

M4-LU-7  Explain function of folder, correct

Attach tape using adjustment of the folder to attach
the folder tape
 Demonstrate attaching tape using
the correct folder on machine

Trainee will

M4-LU-8  Explain recoding of production

Document work update
done accurately  Demonstrate recording of
and as required production information i.e. garment
panel detail, operator name,
machine number etc

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Module 5 Title: Operate bar tack machine
Objective of the Module: To get knowledge of operating bar tack machine
Duration 55 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 50hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Recommended Scheduled

Unit Days/hours Days/hours Assessment Methodology Dates

5 hours 50 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

 Practical/ module
 Explain the importance of clean Demonstration
M5-LU-1 working environment and  MCQs
Keep the work place organizing the task for smooth  Written test
clean and organized production.
 Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment
to avoid any hazardous incident

Trainee will:

 Explain importance of the safety

M5-LU-2 devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard,
belt cover etc

Trainee will:
M5-LU-3
 Explain the importance of
Keep the machine
keeping the machine
operational operational, general/minor
maintenance i.e. oiling, needle
replacement etc and keeping

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 accessories and machine parts
well in place.

 Demonstrate keeping the

machine operational by doing
general/minor maintenance and
keeping accessories and
machine parts well in place

Trainee will

M5-LU-4  Explain thread types, threading

Set up machine technique, setting of thread
threading according tension, as per the
to the manufacturers threading
manufacturer's diagram.
threading diagram  Demonstrate setting up of
machine threading by adjusting
the thread tension.

Trainee will

M5-LU-5  Explain sewing of the bar tacks

Sew bar tacks to the to the required quality of the
required quality, sewing operation
where required on  Demonstrate to sew bar tacks to
the garments the required quality and at a
required location on the
garments

M5-LU-6 Trainee will

Adjust bobbin,
 Explain function of the bobbin
thread tension to
and thread tension as per the
remove insecure requirement.
stitch  Demonstrate adjustment of
bobbin, thread tension to remove

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 insecure stitches

Trainee will

M5-LU-7  Explain of recoding of production

update
Document work
 Demonstrate recording of
done accurately and production information i.e.
as required garment panel detail, operator
name, machine number etc

Module 6 Title: Operate concise machine

Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating concise machine
Duration50 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 40 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
 Oral At the end of
10 hours 40hours Trainee will:  Practical/ module
Demonstration
M6-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean  MCQs
Keep the work working environment and  Written test
organizing the task for smooth
place clean and production.
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

Trainee will:

M6-LU-2  Explain importance of the safety

devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc

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 Trainee will:

 Explain the importance of keeping

the machine operational,
general/minor maintenance i.e.
M6-LU-3 oiling, needle replacement etc and
Keep the machine keeping accessories and machine
operational parts well in place.
 Demonstrate keeping the machine
operational by doing general/minor
maintenance and keeping
accessories and machine parts
well in place

Trainee will
M6-LU-4
Set up machine  Explain different types of thread,
threading threading technique, setting of
according to the thread tension, as per the
manufacturer's manufacturers threading diagram.
threading  Demonstrate setting up of
diagram threading of machine by adjusting
the thread tension.

Trainee will

M6-LU-4  Explain waist belt attachment

Attach Waist operation of machine
Belt(elasticised)  Demonstrate to attach waist belt on
concise machine

M6-LU-6 Trainee will

Document work  Explain recoding of production
done accurately update
and as required  Demonstrate recording of

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 production information i.e. garment
panel detail, operator name,
machine number etc
Module 7 Title: Operate button hole machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating button hole machine
Duration: 55 hours Theory: 5 hours Practice: 50 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

5 hours 50 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

 Practical/ module
M7-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean  Demonstration
Keep the work
working environment and  MCQs
place clean and
organizing the task for smooth  Written test
production.
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

Trainee will:

 Explain importance of the safety

M7-LU-2 devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc

Trainee will:
M7-LU-3
 Explain the importance of keeping
Keep the button
the machine operational,
hole machine general/minor maintenance i.e.
operational oiling, needle replacement etc and
keeping accessories and machine
parts well in place.

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  Demonstrate keeping the machine
operational by doing general/minor
maintenance and keeping
accessories and machine parts
well in place

Trainee will
M7-LU-4
Adjust machines  Explain adjustment of machine
with all attachments and
with all
accessories i.e. knife etc
attachments and  Demonstrate adjustment of
accessories machine with all attachments and
accessories

Trainee will
M7-LU-5
Sew button holes  Explain sewing of the button holes
of correct size of correct size and at the required
and at the location of the garment
required location  Demonstrate to sew button holes
of the garment of correct size and t a required
location.

Trainee will
M7-LU-6  Explain sizes of different knives for
Use appropriate desired button hole at the identified
size of knife for location on the garment
the desired size of  Demonstrate to use appropriate
button hole size of knife for the desired size of
button hole

M7-LU-7 Trainee will

Document work  Explain recoding of production
done accurately update as per the requirement.
and as required  Demonstrate to record production

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 information i.e. garment panel
detail, operator name, machine
number etc
Module 8 Title: Operate button attaching machine
Objective of the Module: To get the knowledge of operating button attaching machine
Duration50 hours Theory10 hours Practice40 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

10 hours 40 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

 Practical/ module
M8-LU-1  Explain the importance of clean  Demonstration
Keep the work
working environment and  MCQs
place clean and
organizing the task for smooth  Written test
production.
organized  Demonstrate cleaning and
organizing the work environment to
avoid any hazardous incident

Trainee will:

 Explain importance of the safety

M8-LU-2 devices and their usage while
Keep all safety working on a machine.
devices in place  Demonstrate keeping and
adjusting the safety devices of
machine i.e. needle/eye guard, belt
cover etc


Trainee will:
M8-LU-3
Keep the button  Explain the importance of keeping
attaching the machine operational,
machine general/minor maintenance i.e.
operational oiling, needle replacement etc and
keeping accessories and machine
parts well in place.

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  Demonstrate keeping the machine
operational by doing general/minor
maintenance

Trainee will:
M8-LU-4
 Explain adjustment of machine for
Adjust machine to
hole and four hole of buttons e.g.
hole and four hole thread tension
buttons  Demonstrate to adjust machine to
hole and four hole buttons

Trainee will:

M8-LU-5  Explain adjustment of gauge

Adjust machine clutch for different sizes of the
for different sizes button
of button  Demonstrate to recognize differ
sizes of buttons and adjustment of
machine accordingly

Trainee will
M8-LU-6  Explain attaching of the button on
Attach button required position of the garment
where required  Demonstrate to attach button
where required on the garment

Trainee will:
M8-LU-7  Explain recoding of production
update as required
Document work
 Demonstrate to record production
done accurately
information i.e. garment panel
and as required detail, operator name, machine
number etc

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Module 9 Title: Develop professionalism
Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt professional approach while working in a factory
Duration 30 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 10 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

20 hours 10 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

M9-LU-1  Practical/ module
Participate in  Explain importance and advantages  Demonstration
Training of getting technical and  MCQs
professional trainings  Written test

Trainee will:
M9-LU-2
Interact with  Explain and demonstrate effective
colleagues communication skills and
interaction with colleagues

Trainee will:
M9-LU-3 Consult
with experts  Explain how to take guidance from
experts/seniors

Trainee will:
M9-LU-4
Participate in  Explain the importance of
skill test/ evaluation by skill test/competition
competition for further training and development

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Module 10 Title: Observe occupational health and safety practices
Objective of the Module: To be able to adopt occupational health and safety practices
Duration: 20 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 10 hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled

Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
M10-LU-1 Trainee will:
Observe health, 10 hours 10 hours  Oral At the end of
 Explain and demonstrate  Practical/ module
safety and
occupation, health and safety Demonstration
security related practices working at a station  MCQs
procedures  Written test
M10-LU-2 Trainee will:
Follow workplace
health safety and  Explain and demonstrate workplace
security health, safety and security
requirements requirement

M10-LU-3
Follow planning , Trainee will:
organizing and
 Explain about safe work techniques
safe work
 Explain types of hazards on
techniques
workstation and with in factory i.ei.e
Identify and fire, back joint and neck damage,
evaluate cutting hazards etc
potential hazards
M-10-LU-4
Trainee will:
Deal with
hazardous or
 Demonstrate to deal with the
emergency hazardous or emergency situations
situations
M10-LU-1
 Demonstrate to deal with the
Observe health,
hazardous or emergency situations
safety and

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security related
procedures

Module 11 Title: Communicate with co-workers and Team work

Objective of the Module: To be able to communicate with co-workers effectively and be able to work in team
Duration: 20 hours Theory: 10 hours Practice: 10 hours

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled

Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates

10 hours 10 hours Trainee will:  Oral At the end of

M11-LU-1  Practical/ module
Adopt effective
 Explain about communication Demonstration
Communication  MCQs
channels and its importance for
and behaviour
conducive behavior with co-  Written test
with co-workers
workers

M11-LU-2
Trainee will:
Interpret work
related
 Explain work related instruction
instructions
correctly
correctly
M11-LU-3
Produce reports Trainee will:
and prepare work
related  Explain report writing skills as
documents in a per requirements
proper form

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 Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
M11-LU-4
Perform duties 15 hours 10 hours  Oral At the end of
and Trainee will:  Practical/ module
responsibilities in Demonstration
a positive manner Explain job description form and its link with  MCQs
to promote co-workers for good relationship.  Written test
cooperation and
good relationship
M11-LU-5
Seek assistance
from co-workers Trainee will:
when difficulties Explain problem solving and conflict
arise and solve resolution techniques
through
discussion
M11-LU-6Respect
difference in
personal beliefs Trainee will:
and values
Explain about ethical standards and social
during all norms which working in a factory
activities and
interactions
M11-LU-
7Contribute to Trainee will:
group work
Explain benefits of team work and its
activities application with in factory

M11-LU-8
Trainee will:
Share information
related to group  Explain importance of sharing of
members information and disadvantages of

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 incorrect information

M11-LU-9 Trainee will:

Provide support
to achieve  Explain responsibilities to support
organizational organizational objectives for better
goals results.

Module 12 Title: Manage time

Objective of the Module: To be able to manage time effectively
Duration: 15 hours Theory 10 hours Practice: 5 hours
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Formative Assessment Recommended Scheduled
Unit Days/hours Days/hours Methodology Dates
M12-LU-1
Manage time to 10 hours 5 hours  Oral At the end of
Trainee will:  Practical/ module
complete the
assigned work Demonstration
 Explain time management and self  MCQs
within the management skills
stipulated time  Written test
frame
M12-LU-2
Trainee will:
Manage work
load as required
 Explain work load management
by the techniques
management
M12-LU-3
Trainee will:
Prioritize tasks in
accordance with
 Explain importance and methods of
the importance of task prioritization at work place
the tasks
M12-LU-4 Meet
Trainee will:
the specified
deadlines  Explain how to meet the required
and specified deadline of a task

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M12-LU-5 Handle Trainee will:
the co-workers
using effective  Explain how to handle co-workers
time with effective time management for
management better coordination and productivity

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 List of Machinery/Equipment/Tools
(For a Class of 25 Students)

NAME OF TRADE Stitching Machine Operator

Duration of Course 6 Months

Sr.No Nomenclature of Equipment/Tools Quantity

1. Single needle lock Stitch Machine 25
2. Over lock machine( 4 thread and 5 thread) 5
3. Flat lock machine 5
4. Feed-of-the-arm-machine 5
5. Bar tack machine 5
6. Concise machine 02
7. Button hole machine 5
8. Button attaching machine 5
9. Folder– different machines 25
10. Screw driver (set) 25
11. Tweezers 25
12. L-key 25
13. Scissor 25
14. Stain Remover Gun 05
15. Stain Remover Machine 02
16. Fabric Cutters (Round and Straight Knife) 02

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17. Multimedia Projector with all Accessories 01
18. Computer Latest 01
19. Printer 01
20. Fire Extinguisher 05
21. Steam Iron with Boiler 01
22. Steam Iron 02
23. White Board 02

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 List of Consumable Materials
(For a Class of 25 Students)

Sr.No Name of Material/Items Quantity/Student For 25 students

1. Knit fabric 10 kg 250 kg
2. Thread different types 10 spools 250 spools
3. Needles different types of machines 10 packets `250 packets
4. Sewing paper for exercises 1 pad 25 pad
5. Buttons (2,4 holes) 6 dozens 150 dozen
6. Sewing machine oil 2 liter 50 liters
7. Cotton Fabric 10 meter 250 meter
8. Bard Marker Ink 05 b0ttles
9. Clippers 50
10. Board marker ------ 1 packet
11. Duster ------ 2 piece
12. First aid box ------ 1 piece
13. Tailoring chalk ------ 03 boxes
14. Detergent ------ 5 kg
15. Kerosene oil ------ 5 liters
16. Cleaning brush ------ 10 piece
17. Petrol ------ 10 liters

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 Reference Material

1. Stitching Machine Operator Manual

2. Handouts for Occupational Health and Safety Standards, Communication Skill, Team work, professionalism and

time management.

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 SCHEME OF STUDIES
Name of Trade: Stitching Machine Operator

Sr Modules Theory Practical Total Hours

# Hours Hours

1 Module 1 6 24 30

2 Module 2 6 24 30

3 Module 3 14 56 70

4 Module 4 6 24 30

5 Module 5 6 24 30

6 Module 6 14 56 70

7 Module 7 6 24 30

8 Module 8 6 24 30

9 Module 9 14 56 70

10 Module 10 6 24 30

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11 Module 11 6 24 30

12 Module 12 14 56 70

13 Module 13 6 24 30

14 Module 14 6 24 30

15 Module 15 14 56 70

16 Module 16 6 24 30

17 Module 17 6 24 30

18 Module 18 6 24 30

19 Module 19 6 24 30

20 Module 20 6 24 30

TOTAL HOURS 160 640 800

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