Curriculum

For
Certificate in Machine Knitting Operator
(Duration: 1 Year)
Code:VI87S012
(2013)

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 Table of Contents

1. Introduction Template .......................................................................................................................... 3

2. Overview about the program –Curriculum for Machine Knitter/ Machine Knitting Operator ............ 6
3. ( Machine Knitter/ Knitting Machine Operator)Curriculum Contents (Teaching and Learning Guide)
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Module1 ...................................................................................................................................................... 10
Module2 ...................................................................................................................................................... 11
Module3 ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
Module4 ...................................................................................................................................................... 19
Module5 ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Module6 ...................................................................................................................................................... 26
Module7 ...................................................................................................................................................... 29
Module8 ...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Module 9 ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
Module 10 ................................................................................................................................................... 34
Module 11 ................................................................................................................................................... 36
4. Assessment Template ......................................................................................................................... 37
Module 1 ..................................................................................................................................................... 37
Module 2 ..................................................................................................................................................... 38
Module 3 ..................................................................................................................................................... 39
Module 4 ..................................................................................................................................................... 40
Module 5 ..................................................................................................................................................... 41
Module 6 ..................................................................................................................................................... 42
Module 8 ..................................................................................................................................................... 44
Module 10 ................................................................................................................................................... 45
Module 11 ................................................................................................................................................... 46
5. List of Tools, Machinery & Equipment ................................................................................................ 48
6. List of Consumable Supplies ............................................................................................................... 49
7. Contributions for Development of This Curriculum ........................................................................... 50

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 1. Introduction Template
Name of course: Machine Knitter/ Knitting Machine Operator

Duration: 01 year

The course aims to provide a career oriented training that will help the individual to learn the
versatility of knit fabric and to effectively and efficiently operate the machine that will lead a
professional career towards all industries related to Textile.

Knitting and Operating are the main subjects for Machine Knitter. The course will provide a
complete training that is needed for small and commercial entrepreneurship.

Overall objective of course:

 To acquaint the students with different kind of knitting machines, assembling and proper
handling with safety measures.

 To practice knitting and making simple pattern on knitting machine.

 To enable the trainees to become proficient in machine knitting.

 To help the trainees to efficiently and effectively operate the knitting machine.

 To enable the trainees to identify a variety of knit stitches and patterns.

 To enable the trainees to prepare decorative knitted garments by way of embroidery and
graphing.

 To teach the trainees different methods of stitching the knitted garments with special
reference to cut and bind method

 To make them understand the importance of blocking knit sections before assembling
into garments.

 To obtain experience incorporating varied stitch applications into a finished product.

 To become confident in explaining procedures and techniques in an informal seminar

forum

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Competencies gained after completion of course:

Knowledge base:

 To know how to practice knitting and making simple pattern on knitting machine

 To understands the processes involved in knitting industries.

 To understands the knitting type and knit constructions.

 To understands the knit fabric faults.

Skilled base:

 Able to use different kinds of knitting machines with its’ assembling and proper handling

 Able to make simple patterns and decorative patterns on knitting machine

 Able to make a baby set, gent pullover

 Able to maintain the machine

 Will be a professional knitting machine operator

Job opportunities available immediately and in the future:

After completing this course, the pass outs may join any Textile industry/ entrepreneurship,
educational institutes and testing labs. They can work in an industrial home and can open
knitting/hosiery factory. They can work in any cottage industry and bulk order handling.

Trainee entry level: Matric

Minimum qualification of trainer: Bachelors or equivalent (DAE relevant)

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Medium of Instruction i.e. language of instruction: Urdu
- Sequence of the modules:
Module 1: adopt safety precautions
Module 2: operate hand flat bed machine
Module 3: operate hand circular knit machine
Module 4: operate circular knit machine
Module 5: operate v bed flat machine
Module 6: operate jacquard machine
Module 7: carry out basic maintenance
Module 8: Analysis Fabric
Module 9: Fabric Fault Management
Module 11: Develop Professionalism
Module 12: Communicate with others.

- Timeframe of assessment:

Duration: 1 year
Hours: 1600 hours
Theory:320 hours and Practical: 1280 hours

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 2. Overview about the program –Curriculum for Machine Knitter/
Machine Knitting Operator

Module Title and Aim Learning Units Theory1 Workplace2 Timeframe of

Days/hours Days/hours modules
Module 1: 1. Safety of 28 hrs 112 hrs Independent
yourself
Adopt safety precautions 2. Safety of
machine
3. Safety of tools

Module 2 1. Set yarn path 34 hrs 136 hrs Independent

2. Placement of
Operate hand flat bed feeder and
machine
carriage
3. Adjust
needles/adjust
stitch length
4. Form / make
zero course
5. Adjust comb /
adjust fabric
bracket
6. Adjust dead
weight
7. Perform
knitting
8. Carry out minor
maintenance

Module 3 1. Adjust yarn 32 hrs 128 hrs Module 1

passage
Operate Hand circular 2. Adjust cam and
knit machine
feeder
3. Adjust needles
and stitch

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 length
4. Draw course
5. Adjust dead
weight
6. Perform
knitting
7. Carry out minor
maintenance

Module 4 1. Follow 32 hrs 128 hrs Module 2

instruction
Operate Circular Knit 2. Adjust parts of
Machine
machine
3. Adjust stitch
length
4. Take sample
before
processing
5. Carry out
knitting
production
6. Monitor
machine
performance

Module 5 1. Collect job card 34 hrs 136 hrs Module 3

Operate V Bed Flat 2. Adjust parts of
Machine machine
3. Adjust stitch
length
4. Take sample
before
processing
5. Carry out
knitting
production
6. Monitor
machine
performance
7. Carry out minor

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 maintenance

Module 6 1. Select design 34 hrs 136 hrs Module 4

Operate Jacquard 2. Placement of
Machine repeat
3. Acquired
approval
4. Adjust parts of
machines,
Adjust stitch
length
5. Take sample
before
processing
6. Carry out
knitting
production
7. Monitor
machine
performance
8. Carry out minor
maintenance

Module 7 1. Carry out 24 hrs 96 hrs Module 5

Carryout Basic cleaning
Maintenance 2. Inspect / check
parts of
machine
3. Replace faulty

Module 8 1. Carry out table 34 hrs 136 hrs Module 6

Analysis Fabric inspection
Standard / End Product 2. Check needle
line
3. Check sinker
line
4. Check stain line
5. Check stitch
length
6. Check knit

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 construction
7. Yarn thick and
think places

Module 9 1. Check needles 29 hrs 116 hrs Module 7

Fabric Faults setting
Management 2. Check Yarn
Problems
3. Check machine
setting problem

Module 10 1. Communicate 26 hrs 104 hrs Independent

Communicate with with people in
others relevant market
2. Communicate
with the
supervisor
3. Communicate
with co-workers

Module 11 Organizational 18 hrs 72 hrs Independent

Develop Professionalism behavior

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 3. ( Machine Knitter/ Knitting Machine Operator)Curriculum Contents
(Teaching and Learning Guide)

Module1: Adopt safety precautions

Objective of the Module: To espouse safety precuations before starting work on the floor of
knitting unit in order to avoid from any problem or damange.
Duration: 140 hrs...Theory :28 hrs and Practical:112 hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements Theory/Pra Required Place
ctical
1. Safety of To be able to Knowledge of: 10TH/40 Safety tools Lab
yourself safe our self Safety PR hrs Class
from any precaution in
upcoming terms of keep
injury/accident safe distance
in the working from the
area. machine, handle
the needles and
weight carefully

Ability to: To
handle the
machine
carefully such as
its needles,
weight etc.
Knowledge of: 18TH/72PR Safety tools Lab Class
2. Safety of To save the Awareness of hrs
machine and machine from machine parts
any damage such as needles,
tools
such as needle weights,
breakage, carriage, cams,
cams, tracks feeders, guides,
damage by tensioners etc.
using its tools

Ability to: to
handle or use the
machine and its
tools carefully.

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Module2: Operate hand flat bed machine
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to operate the hand flat bed machine efficiently
and effectively.
Duration: 170 hrs..Theory: 34hrs and Practical: 136 hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements THR/PR Required Place
1. Set yarn path To pass the Knowledge of: 7TH/20PR Yarn and Lab
yarn from Yarn passage in hrs knitting Class
various parts of terms of various machine.
the hand flat tensioners,
machine such feeders, carriage
as tensioners, and beds
guides,
feeders. Ability to:
To pass the yarn
from various
parts of the
machine
effectively and
efficiently so
that yarn passage
must be clear.
2. Placement of To place the Knowledge of: 4TH/10 PR Feeders Lab
feeder and carriage and Position of hrs ,carriage and Class
carriage feeder on the feeder and knitting
machine carriage at the machine.
according to right side or left
the side of the
requirement of machine with
the order respect to design
efficiently and and type of knit
effectively. construction
either rib, plain
or interlock

Ability to
To adjust and
place the
carriage and
feeders
effectively and
efficiently on the
machine as per

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 fabric
requirement.
3. Adjust To do the Knowledge of: 3TH/10PR Knitting Lab
needles and adjustment of Position of hrs Needles, pick Class
stitch length needle and needles and its counting
stitch length placement and glass,
efficiently and adjust the stitch tools(mainte
effectively. length with nance)
respect to design
and type of
knitting either
rib, plain or
interlock

Ability to:

To adjust the
needles and
stitch length by
using knob of the
machine
effectively and
efficiently.
4. Form / make To make draw Knowledge of: 6TH/35PR Lab
zero course course or zero How to make the hrs Class
course before zero/draw course
production that is essential
starts for gripping the
effectively. loops into
needles hook for
production.

Ability to:
To make the zero
course
effectively and
efficiently so
that further
knitting can be
done easily it
become the
supporting
course.

5. Adjust comb/ To set the Knowledge of: 2TH/09PR

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 adjust fabric comb on the How to set the hrs
bracket machine along comb such as
the closing place at the
brackets bottom of the
effectively so machine along
that perform its bracket so
the take down that can hold the
motion draw course
perfectly. tightly

Ability to:

To fix the comb

and bracket on
the machine in
order to maintain
the take down
motion
accurately.
6. Adjust dead To do the Knowledge of: 5TH/16 PR
weight adjustment of Use of dead hrs
dead weight weight as sinker
under the
machine which Ability to:
works as sinker To adjust the
or holds the dead weight
fabric accurately such
perfectly. that their
alignments
towards fabric
take down must
be maintained
and accurate.
7. Perform To perform the Knowledge of: 4TH/18PR
knitting knitting How to move the hrs
efficiently and carriage from
effectively by left to right or
using carriage right to left in
of the machine order to perform
that contain the knitting after
cam in it. knowing the
right type of knit
cam such as
knit,tuck and
miss cam and
how to set the

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 gaiting with
respect to type of
knitting such as
it is interlock, rib
etc

Ability to:
To perform the
knitting
accurately by
using the
required type of
cam in it such as
knit cam, tuck
cam, miss cam
along gaiting
type such as
staggered or face
to face type of
gaiting.

8. Carry out To do the Knowledge of: 3TH/36 PR

minor maintenance How to do hrs
maintenance such as oiling, cleaning and
cleaning and oiling by sing
setting knobs. tools such as oil
gun, dusters and
set the knobs
according to the
stitch length and
gaiting type with
respect to end
product.

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Module3: Operate Hand circular knit machine
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to operate the hand circular knitting machine
effeciently and effectively.
Duration: 160 hrs Theory: 32 hrs and Practical: 128. hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements THR/PR Required Place
1. Adjust yarn To do the Knowledge of: 2TH/09 PR Yarn, Lab
passage adjustment of Yarn passage hrs needles, Class
yarn passage from various Feeders,
from various machine parts i-e cams
machine parts tensioners,
and also adjust guides, feeders,
the various needle bed and
knitting also adjustment
machine of the cam,
elements feeder, needles,
effectively and stitch length with
efficiently respect to knit
type and knit
construction.
Such as plain,rib
or interlock etc
etc

Ability to:
To pass the yarn
from the various
machine
elements such as
cams,feeders,
needles, gaiting
and its
adjustment
accurately
2. Adjust cam To place the Knowledge of: 1.5TH/5
and feeder carriage(with Position of PR hr
cam) and feeder and
feeder on the carriage(along
machine cam in it such as
according to knit cam, tuck
the cam or miss
requirement of cam) at the right
the order side or left side

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 efficiently and of the machine
effectively with respect to
design and type
of knit
construction
either rib, plain
or interlock

Ability to

To adjust and
place the
carriage and
feeders
effectively and
efficiently on the
machine.
3. Adjust To do the Knowledge of: 1.5TH/3PR
needles and adjustment of Position of hr
stitch length needle and needles and its
stitch length placement and
efficiently and adjust the stitch
effectively length with
respect to design
and type of
knitting either
rib, plain or
interlock

Ability to:

To adjust the
needles and
stitch length by
using knob of the
machine
effectively and
efficiently.
4. Draw zero To make draw Knowledge of: 7TH/20PR Lab
course course or zero How to make the hrs Class
course before zero/draw course
production on that is essential
knitting for gripping the
machine. loops into
needles hook for
production.

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 Ability to:
To make the zero
course
effectively and
efficiently so
that further
knitting can be
done easily it
become the
supporting
course.
5. Adjust dead To do the Knowledge of: 5TH/25PR Lab
weight adjustment of Use of dead hrs class
dead weight weight as sinker
under the
machine which
works as Ability to
sinker.
To adjust the
dead weight
accurately in the
alignment of
fabric take down
position.
6. Perform To perform the Knowledge of: 6TH/35 PR
knitting knitting How to move the hrs
efficiently and carriage from
effectively by left to right or
using carriage right to left in
of the machine order to perform
that contain the knitting after
cam in it. knowing the
right type of knit
cam such as knit,
tuck and miss
cam and how to
set the gaiting
with respect to
type of knitting
such as it is
interlock, rib etc

Ability to:
To perform the
knitting

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 accurately by
using the
required type of
cam in it such as
knit cam, tuck
cam, miss cam
along
maintaining
gaiting type such
as staggered or
face to face type.

7. Carry out To do the Knowledge of: 9 TH/23

minor minor Maintenance of PR hrs
maintenance maintenance of machine in terms
the machine of needle
that includes breakage, oiling,
oiling, cleaning carriage setting
and also knob that contains the
setting. knobs of stitch
length if
required.

Ability to:

To do the
required
maintenance of
the knitting
machine by
setting machine
elements like
needles, cams,
carriage and do
necessary oiling
and cleaning.

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Module4: Operate Circular Knit Machine
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to operate the circular knitting machine
effeciently and effectively so that it helps to complete the given order.
Duration: 160 hrs Theory:32 hrs and Practical: 128 hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements THR/PR Required Place
1. Follow To follow the Knowledge 3TH/10PR Lab
instruction given instruction of: hrs Class
of the order given Setting of the
by customer and machine parts
also adjust the i.e. needles,
machine parts feeders, cams,
effectively Machine
according to the tensioners as
fabric per
manufacturing requirement
requirements. of product
such as plain
fabric, rib or
interlock etc

Ability to: To
adjust the
machine parts
accurately
according to
the
requirement
such as knob
settings,
tension
setting.

2. Adjust parts To do the Knowledge 3/10 hr

of machine adjustment of of:
machine parts Setting of the
effectively and machine parts
efficiently. i.e. needles,
feeders, cams,
Machine
tensioners as
per
requirement

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 of product
such as plain
fabric, rib or
interlock etc

Ability to: to
adjust the
machine parts
accurately
such as
needles,
feeders, cams
and other
knitting
elements.

3. Adjust stitch To set the stitch Knowledge of 5TH/15PR Lab

length length on the Importance of hrs Class
machine as per stitch length
requirement of and its
the fabric. adjustment
with respect
to product
type such as
rib, plain or
interlock etc

Ability to: To
adjust the
stitch length
accurately
with respect
to product
type by
adjusting the
knob on the
machine.
4. Take sample To do the Knowledge 5TH/15PR Lab
before sampling before of: hrs Class
processing production in Importance of
order to avoid sampling.
bigger loss. Ability to:
To make
sample
effectively
and efficiently

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5. Carry out To perform the Knowledge 6TH/63PR
knitting knitting of: hrs
production production Production
accurately by parameter
checking its such as
operations such as machine and
working of panel, is ready to
movement of perform the
carriage and production
placement of after checking
feeder as per the sample
requirement. and machine
parameter.
Ability to: To
carry out the
production
effectively
and efficiently
6. Monitor To check the Knowledge 10TH/15P
machine machine of: R hrs
performance performance Machine
parameters such performance
as speed, parameters
breakage of yarn, such s its
needle breakage. continuous
working
without
stoppage,
without
damaging the
needles and
yarn etc
Ability to:
To monitor
the
performance
of the
machine by
observing its
operation
effectively
and
efficiently.

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Module5: Operate V Bed Flat Machine
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to operate the V Flat bed knitting machine
effeciently and accurately in order to complete the given order.
Duration: 170 hrs Theory: 34....... hrs and Practical:136......... hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements THR/PR Required Place
1. Collect job To get the Knowledge of: 1TH/05PR Yarn Lab
card instruction for Setting of the hrs Wool Class
the order as per machine parts
customer such as needles,
requirement feeders, cams,
and adjust the Machine
machine parts tensioners as per
effectively requirement of
product such as
plain fabric, rib
or interlock etc
Ability to: to
adjust the
machine parts
accurately
2. Adjust parts To do the Knowledge of: 4TH/15PR
of machine adjustment of Setting of the hrs
machine parts machine parts i.e
effectively and needles, feeders,
efficiently. cams,
Machine
tensioners as per
requirement of
product such as
plain fabric, rib
or interlock etc

Ability to: to
adjust the
machine parts
accurately such
as needles,
feeders, cams
and other
knitting elements
by using tools

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3. Adjust stitch To set the Knowledge of : 4TH/20PR Yarn Lab
length stitch length Importance of hrs Wool Class
and its stitch length and
importance in its adjustment
knitting with respect to
machine as per product type
requirement of such as rib, plain
the order. or interlock etc e

Ability to: To
adjust the stitch
length accurately
with respect to
product type by
setting its knob.
4. Take sample To do the Knowledge of: 5TH/15PR Yarn Lab
before sampling hrs Wool Class
processing before Importance of
production in sampling.
order to avoid
bigger loss.
Ability to:
To make sample
effectively and
efficiently for
final production
of the sample.

5. Carry out To perform Knowledge of: 10TH/40P

knitting the knitting How to move the R hrs
production production carriage from
accurately. left to right or
right to left in
order to perform
the knitting after
knowing the
right type of knit
cam such as knit,
tuck and miss
cam and how to
set the gaiting
with respect to
type of knitting
such as it is
interlock, rib etc

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 Ability to:
To perform the
knitting
accurately by
using the
required type of
cam in it such as
knit cam, tuck
cam, miss cam
along
maintaining
gaiting type such
as staggered or
face to face type
6. Monitor To check the Knowledge of: 05TH/20P
machine machine Machine R hrs
performance performance performance
parameters parameters such
such as its s its continuous
speed, working without
stoppages. stoppage,
without
damaging the
needles and yarn
etc

Ability to:
To monitor the
performance of
the machine by
observing its
operation
effectively and
efficiently.
7. Carry out To do the Knowledge of: 05TH/2PR
minor minor Maintenance of hrs
maintenance maintenance of machine in terms
the machine of needle
that includes breakage, oiling,
oiling, cleaning carriage setting
and also knob that contains the
setting. knobs of stitch
length if required

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Ability to:

To do the
required
maintenance of
the knitting
machine by
setting machine
elements like
needles, cams,
carriage and do
necessary oiling
and cleaning.

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Module6: Operate Jacquard Machine
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to operate the Jacquard knitting machine
effeciently and effectively
Duration: 170 hrs Theory: 34. hrs and Practical : 136 hours

Learning Unit Learning Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes THR/PR Required Place
1. Select To make the Knowledge of: 2TH/06PR Point paper, Lab
design design and its Design , its repeat hrs designs Class
repeat and its placement
accurately where it is to placed
according to on the article or
the product on point
requirement paper or
of the order. electronically in
knitting notation

Ability to: To make

design repeat and its
notation as well
accurately with
respect to given
order.

2. Placement To set the Knowledge of: 01TH/06PR

of repeat design Design punching on hrs
parameters design wheels.
on the
machine such
as setting ofAbility to:
repeat on To place the design
design wheel.on design wheel as
per requirement of
the order.
3. Adjust parts To do the Knowledge of: 4TH/26PR Machine
of machines adjustment of Machine elements hrs tools
machine parts such as cams,
accurately feeders, needles,
and Tensionors, beds,
effectively etc and its
adjustment.

Ability to: to adjust

the machine parts
effectively and

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 accurately.
4. Adjust To set the Knowledge of : 5TH/20PR Machine Lab
stitch stitch length Importance of stitch hrs tools Class
length and and gaiting length and its
with respect adjustment with
gaiting
to order respect to product
requirement. type such as rib,
plain or interlock etc
along its gaiting
such as staggered
and face to face.

Ability to: To adjust

the stitch length and
gaiting accurately
with respect to
product type
5. Take To do Knowledge of: 5TH/20PR Lab
sample sampling hrs Class
before before Importance of
production in sampling.
processing
order to avoid
bigger loss.
Ability to:
To make sample
effectively and
efficiently

6. Carry out To perform Knowledge of: 8TH/30PR Lab

knitting the knitting Production hrs
production production parameter such as
accurately machine is ready to
after perform the
checking production after
machine checking the
parameter sample.
such as speed
or tension Ability to: To carry
and panel too. out the production
effectively and
efficiently after
checking all
important parameter
of machine like
speed, panel etc.
7. Monitor To check the Knowledge of: 4TH/10PR

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 machine machine Machine hrs
performanc performance performance
e parameters parameters such s its
such as continuous working
speed, without stoppage,
breakage of without damaging
yarn , needle the needles etc
breakage.

Ability to:
To monitor the
performance of the
machine by
observing its
operation effectively
and efficiently.
8. Carry out To do the Knowledge of: 03TH/10PR
minor minor Maintenance of hrs
machine maintenance machine in terms of
of the needle breakage,
maintenanc
machine that oiling, carriage
e includes setting that contains
oiling, the knobs of stitch
cleaning and length if required
also knob
setting. Ability to:

To do the required
maintenance of the
knitting machine by
setting machine
elements like
needles, cams,
carriage and do
necessary oiling and
cleaning

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Module7: Carryout Basic Maintenance
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to carry out the basic maintenance of the
knitting machines accurately.
Duration: 120 hrs Theory: 24 hrs and Practical: 96 hrs

Learning Learning Learning Elements Duration Materials Learnin

Unit Outcomes THR/PR Required g Place
1. Carry To do the Knowledge of: 10TH/40 Maintenan Lab
out cleaning Cleaning tools, cleanable parts PR hrs ce Class
cleaning of the that’s are needles, beds, feeders, tools
machine. guide etc
Ability to: To do cleaning of the
machine parts accurately
2. Inspect / To do Knowledge of: 07TH/28 Maintenan
check inspection Machine elements such as cams, PR hrs ce
parts of and feeders, needles, tools
checking Tensionors, beds etc and its
machine
of the condition if not working properly
machine means needles hooks are
parts damaged, rack lever not working,
feeder yarn guide or any lever not
working must be replaced.
Ability to: To Inspect the machine
parts effectively and accurately
such as cams, feeders, carriage,
beds, needles,
3. Replace To check Knowledge of: 07TH/28 Spare parts
faulty the Machine parts such as needles, PR hrs
parts machine feeders, cams, carriage, take down
and its levers.
parts and
replace the Ability to: to replace the faulty
faulty parts effectively and efficiently.
parts

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Module8: Analysis Fabric Standard / End Product
Objective of the Module: To analyse the fabric and its quality accurately by the trainee
according to given order.
Duration: 170... hrs Theory: 34 hrs and Practical:136 hrs

Learning Unit Learning Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes THR/PR Required Place
1. Carry out To do the Knowledge of: 06TH/16PR Fabrics Lab
table inspection Fabric faults such as hrs Class
inspection and how to needle line, sinker
inspect the line, holes, stitch
fabric with length, stain line, knit
respect to construction and yarn
quality thick and thin places
demanded by
the customer
Ability to: To do
inspection of the
faults in the fabric
and do its remedies
effectively and
efficiently.
2. Check To find out Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
needle line the needle What is needle line hrs
line in the and its impact in
fabric. fabric quality.

Ability to:

To identify the fault

of needle line that
will be mark or hole
in the fabric.
3. Check To check the Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
sinker line sinker line Sinker line defect and hrs
defect in the its impact on the
fabric. fabric.

Ability to:

To identify the sinker

line defect from the
fabric and able to
remove it by

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 replacing the sinker
from the machine.
4. Check stain To identify Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
line the stains on Stains and its causes hrs
the fabric
effectively. Ability to:

Able to figure out the

stain line defect from
the fabric and remove
it by using detergents
or other solutions as
per requirements.
5. Check To ensure Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
stitch the required Stitch length= no of hrs
length stitch length Wales/Given length
as per of the yarn.
requirement
of the fabric. Ability to:

Able to check out the

stitch length of the
fabric effectively
according to the
requirement by using
formula.
6. Check knit To ensure Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
constructio the required Knit construction like hrs
n knit binding purl, plain, rib,
of the fabric. interlock and etc also
and how to identify
the knit construction
by using pick
counting glass.

Ability to: to be able

to check the knit
bindings as per
requirement of the
order by using pick
counting glass
effectively.
7. Yarn thick To check the Knowledge of: 07TH/20PR
and think yarn quality Yarn qualities such as hrs
places from the thick thin places,
fabric such evenness.

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that is it
contain any
thick thin
places in it. Ability to:
To check the yarn
quality in terms of its
surface like thick or
thin places effectively
and efficiently.

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Module 9: Fabric Faults Management
Objective of the Module: To enable the trainee to manage the fabric faults effectively.
Duration: : 130 hours Theory:26hours Practical: 104 hours

Learning Unit Learning Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes THR/PR Required Place
1. Check To do the Knowledge of: 05TH/19P Yarn Lab
needles setting of the Needles adjustment R hrs Wool Class
setting needles in
order to Ability to: To adjust
manage the the setting of the
fabric faults. needles accurately.
2. Check To ensure Knowledge of: 06TH/25P
Yarn the yarn Yarn problems such as R hrs
Problems quality with its defects like
respect to thick/thin, fineness,
requirements color, strength etc
of the end Ability to: To check
product. the yarn problems and
its remedies
accurately.
3. Check To do the Knowledge of: 15TH/60P
machine setting of Gauge, needle bars, R hrs
setting knitting carriage settings, cam
machine setting etc
problem
accurately.
Ability to:
To maintain machine
setting efficiently and
effectively such as
gaiting setting,
carriage settings,
needle setting, lever
setting, comb setting,
feeder settings etc

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Module 10: .....Communicate with others
Objective of the Module: ...To communicate effectively and efficiently inside or outside the
organization.
Duration: 120 hours Theory: 24 hours Practical: 96 hours

Learning Unit Learning Learning Elements Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Required Place
THR/PR

1. Communic Communicati Knowledge of: 08TH/32P Books Class

ate with on skills R hrs room
customers verbal and Communication
non verbal skills

Oral and written

Ability to: to
communicate
effectively verbally
and non verbal

2. Communic Communicati Knowledge of: 08TH/32P

ate with on skills R hrs
supervisors Communication
skills

Oral and written

Ability to: to
communicate
effectively verbally
and non verbal

3. Communic Communicati Knowledge of: 08TH/32P

ate with co- on skills R hrs
workers Communication
skills

Oral and written

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Ability to: to
communicate
effectively verbally
and non verbal

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Module 11: Develop Professionalsim
Objective of the Module: ...To understand the Professionalism of the work place in order to
work professionally.
Duration: 90 hours Theory: 18. hours Practical: 72 hours

Learning Unit Learning Learning Duration Materials Learning

Outcomes Elements Required Place
THR/PR

Organizational To behave in Knowledge of: 18TH/72PR Books Class

behavior the hrs room
organization Organizational
effectively by behavior skills,
knowing and Bloom
utilizing all taxonomy,
parameters of industrial
organizational psychology
behavior.
Ability to:

To interact
with other
employees
also
,Participate
in skill test/
competition
Consult with
experts,
Interact with
co-workers,
Participate in
trainings

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 4. Assessment Template

Module 1 (Adopt safety precautions)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Safety to 5 min 2 hr Tell about Oral
yourself different methods
of operator’s
safety Practical
Demonstrate the
safety precautions
for operator
2. Safety of 5 min 2 hr Tell about the Oral
machine safety of knitting
machine for this
purpose needle Practical
blockage is used.
3. Safety of 5 min 2 hr Tell about the Oral
tools correct path of
yarn that can
affect the working Practical
of different tools
of knitting
machine

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Module 2 (operate hand flat bed machine)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Operate 30 min 1 hr Draw diagram of Practical
yarn path Yarn path
2. Placemen 30 min 1 hr How Feeder is Oral
t of align with the
feeder carriage. It must
and be in right or left
carriage hand of the
machine, check it
and give marks to
them.
3. Make 30 min 1 hr Put all stitches in
zero the hooks of the Practical
course needles in the
beginning
4. Adjust 30 min 1 hr Give samples by Oral
stitch using various
length stitch lengths and
mark them. Practical
5. Perform 30 min 1 hr How knitting is Oral
knitting done without any
defects such as
hole and Practical
according to the
requirement?

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Module 3 (operate hand circular machine)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Operate 30 min 1 hr Draw diagram of Practical
yarn path Yarn path
2. Placemen 30 min 1 hr How Feeder is Oral
t of align with the
feeder carriage. It must
and be in right or left
adjust hand of the
cams machine, check it
and give marks to
them.
3. Make 30 min 1 hr Put all stitches in
zero the hooks of the Practical
course needles in the
beginning
4. Adjust 30 min 1 hr Give samples by Oral
stitch using various
length stitch lengths and
mark them. Practical
5. Perform 30 min 1 hr How knitting is Oral
knitting done without any
defects such as
hole and Practical
according to the
requirement?

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Module 4 (operate circular knit machine)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Operate 30 min 2 hr Draw diagram of Practical
yarn path Yarn path
2. Placemen 30 min 2 hr How Feeder is Oral
t of align with the
feeder carriage. It must
and be in right or left
adjust hand of the
cams machine, check it
and give marks to
them.
3. Make 30 min 2 hr Put all stitches in
zero the hooks of the Practical
course needles in the
beginning
4. Adjust 30 min 2 hr Give samples by Oral
stitch using various
length stitch lengths and
mark them. Practical
5. Perform 30 min 2 hr How knitting is Oral
knitting done without any
defects such as
hole and Practical
according to the
requirement?

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Module 5 (operate V Bed Flat Machine)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Operate 30 min 2hr Draw diagram of Practical
yarn path Yarn path
2. Placemen 30 min 2hr How Feeder is Oral
t of align with the
feeder carriage. It must
and be in right or left
adjust hand of the
cams machine, check it
and give marks to
them.

3. Make 30 min 2hr Put all stitches in

zero the hooks of the Practical
course needles in the
beginning
4. Adjust 30 min 2hr Give samples by Oral
stitch using various
length stitch lengths and
mark them. Practical
5. Perform 30 min 2 hr How knitting is Oral
knitting done without any
defects such as
hole and Practical
according to the
requirement?

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Module 6 (operate Jaquard machine)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Select 45 min 2 hr How to select Oral
jacquard knitting notation
design according to design
parameter and Practical
make booklet of
various jacquard
designs
2. Adjust 45 min 2 hrs Make sample of the
design fabric that shows Practical
correct adjustment
of the design on the
machine either it is
electronically or
manually jacquard
systems.

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Module 7 (Carryout Basic Maintenance)

Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled

Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Inspect 15 min 1 hr Check the condition
machine of various machine Practical
parts parts

2. Replace 30 min 1 hr Give methods to Oral assessment

faulty replace different
parts machine parts
Oral
Do replacement of
machine parts
Practical

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Module 8 (Analysis fabric standard and end product)
Learning Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled
Units Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Check 30 min 1 hr How to check the Oral
stitch stitch length of
length knitted fabric either
it is according to Practical
the requirement?
2. Check 30 min 1 hr Note Fabric
thick/thi observations by
n places using magnifying Practical
of yarn glass in order to
find any thick/thin
places of the yarns
3. Check 30 min 1 hr Find knit
knit construction by Practical
construct Using pick
ion counting glass in
order to check knit
structure.
4. Check 30 min 1 hr Find out fabric Oral
needle defect with respect
line, to needle line,
sinker line, stain Practical
sinker
line and make
line and fabric fault book by
stain mentioning type of
line. fault and give
marks/

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Module 10 (Communication with others)
Learning Units Theory Workplace Recommended Recommende Schedule
Days/hour Days/hour formative d d Dates
s s assessment Methodology
1. Communicat 30 min 1 hr What are verbal Oral
e with nor verbal
customers communications
?
2. Communicat 30 min 1 hr What are the Oral
e with barriers of
Supervisors communication?

3. Communicat 30 min 1 hr How to do Oral

e with Co- effective assessment
workers communication?

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Module 11 (Develop Professionalism)
Learning Units Theory Workplace Recommended Recommended Scheduled
Days/hours Days/hours formative Methodology Dates
assessment
1. Organizational 30 min 1 hr What is bloom Oral
behavior taxonomy?
What is the
difference
between
attitude and
behavior

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Supportive notes

 Books:
 Knitting technology by David J. Spencer
 Big Book of Knitting by Katharina Buss
 Easy Knitted Accessories by Jeanette Trotman
 Fabric analysis books/sheets
 Handouts/slides

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 5. List of Tools, Machinery & Equipment

Machine Knitter/ Knitting Machine

Name of Trade
Operator
Duration 01 year

Sr. Qty.
Name of Item/ Equipment / Tools
No.
1. Flat bed knitting Machine 25
2. V- Bed Flat Machine 02
3. Jacquard Machine 01
4. Hand circular Knit machine 04
5. Table with side drawers 25
6. Student Chairs 25
7. Teacher table 01
8. Teacher chair 01

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6. List of Consumable Supplies

Machine Knitter/ Knitting Machine

Name of Trade
Operator
Duration 01 year

Sr.
Name of Consumable Supplies
No.
1. Tool box
2. Needles
3. Feeders
4. Carnes
5. Sinkers
6. Tensioners
7. Weight
8. Comb
9. Master wheel
10. Timing belts
11. Stitch transferring tools
12. Winders
13. Brackets
14. Oil pump
15. Rack lever
16. Sun proof platting
17. Measuring tape
18. Sensors
19. Scissors
20. Lycra attachment
21. Brushes
22. Cam lever
23. Yarn/ wool
24. Thread
25. Pattern sheets
26. Machine oil

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 7. Contributions for Development of This Curriculum
DACUM Working Group

Mr. Babar Ramzan, Masood Textiles, Lahore Ms. Maria Shafi, Sakina Shafi Enterprises, Lahore
Mr. Tanveer Alvi, LIMRA Pak, Lahore Mr. Muhammad Aslam, NTN Knitting, Lahore
Mr. Sardar Bilal, Combined Fabric, Lahore Mr. Muhammad Atique, Masood Textiles, Lahore
Mr. Sardar Ammar, Combined Fabric, Lahore Mr. Muhammad Latif, Karigar, Lahore
Mr. Allah Dad, Al-Rehmat Knitter, Faisalabad

Curriculum Developer Technical Expert

Ms. Abida Khalid Dr. Nabeel Amin
Sr. Instructor, Director, School of Textile and Design
GCT (W), Lahore. (STD), Lahore.

National Curriculum Review Committee (NCRC) Members

Mr.Sardar Bilal Mr. Sardar Ammar
Manager, ATM Pvt. Ltd. 30 K.M Raiwand Road Senior Officer, ATM Pvt. Ltd. 30 K.M Raiwand
Lahore Road, Lahore
Mr.Muhammad Atttique Mr. Babar Ramzan
Manager Knitting, Masood Textile Mills, Assistant Professor
Faisalabad University of Management and Technology,
Lahore
Mr.Muhammad Aneel
Assistant Manager
ATM, Pvt. Ltd. 30 K.M Raiwand Road, Lahore

DACUM Facilitator DACUM Coordinator

Ms. Sadia Abbasi Mr. Muhammad Nasir Khan
Assistant Director, NAVTTC, Islamabad Deputy Director, NAVTTC, Islamabad

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