Apparel Cutter (Occupation Code : 683201)
The path to becoming a Apparel Cutter
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Description
Lays out, marks and cuts fabric to form parts of garments.Tasks
Calculating dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.Laying out master pattern on fabric and cutting sample pattern.
Cutting fabric or fur pelts to make parts for garments and other fur articles.
Placing patterns on top of layers of fabric and cutting fabric following patterns, using electric or manual knives, cutters or computer numerically controlled cutting devices.
Positioning leather on cutting bed of machine, maximizing usage according to skin grain, skin flaws and skin stretch.
Positioning templates or measuring materials to locate specified points of cuts or to obtain maximum yields and mark fabric accordingly.
Trimming excess material or cutting threads off finished products.
Alternate Occupation Names
Garment Pattern Cutter
Fabric Cutter
Clothing / Garment Cutter
Textile Products Marker and Cutter
Learning Pathways
No formal qualification 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Entry Requirements Set by Employers
Employers set their own requirements for entry into this occupation.
Step 2 : In-service training
- In-service Training
Short courses, skills programmes and on-the-job training are offered by employers.
Learnership 2
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- General Education and Training Certificate NQF Level 1 or Grade 9
Communication and Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 1 are required to enter this learning pathway.
Step 2 : Learnerships
- Learnership - CTFL Manufacturing Processes: Cutting Level 2
A learnership is a structured learning programme, consisting of theoretical and practical components, that leads to a qualification. In order to enter a learnership you need an employer.
Certificate 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 3
Adult Basic Education and Training (ABET) Level 3