Clothing Production
Level 3
 
Title of learning programme Clothing Production
Programme level 3
Duration of learning programme 11 weeks x 10 hours*
Total number of learning hours per programme 110**

* Unlike traditional schools, colleges or universities, there are no terms, semesters, or specified intake dates for our uniquely flexible distance education courses. Our system of continuous enrolment means that our students can enrol on any day and at any time of the year. This allows our students the freedom to plan their studies to fit in with their lifestyle or work commitments.

** Please note that this is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and also how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each module there is a question paper which needs to be completed and returned to your personal tutor.

Structure
 
Module Module Title
1 The Sewing Room Supervisor
2 How Output is Lost
3 Basic Method Study
4 Basic Work Measurement
5 Balancing
6   Balancing Exercises
7   Production Systems, Planning and Control
8   Total Quality Control
9   Quality from Design to Despatch
10   Production & People
11   Training
12   Charting & Layouts
 

Learning Outcomes
 
Module 1 – The Sewing Room Supervisor.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the various duties that a supervisor is responsible for
LO2   Describe the duties of an operative
LO3   List the duties that a supervisor has to fulfil
LO4   Evaluate the importance of weekly meetings
 
Module 2 – How Output is Lost.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how loss of output can be controlled in the workplace
LO2   Define the following:
  • ‘On standard’
  • ‘Off standard’
LO3   Compare ‘overheads’ with ‘direct costs’ – give examples
 
Module 3 – Basic Method Study.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the basic tools of work study
LO2   Summarise the relevance and importance of ‘Method Study’ in the workplace
 
Module 4 – Basic Work Measurement.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Analyse systems of primary work measurements used in the industry
LO2   Compare Time Study and Predetermined Motion Time Study
LO3   Discuss how to avoid common timing errors
LO4   Explain the method used to calculate standard time
 
Module 5 – Balancing.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce and explain key steps to a properly balanced line
LO2   Describe how skills inventory is used to improve a supervisors workers’
LO3   Summarise what you would use floaters for
LO4   Examine what purpose production checks have
 
Module 6 – Balancing Exercises.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the benefits and purpose of balancing exercises
LO2   Analyse the information you must have to do balancing exercises properly
 
Module 7 – Production Systems, Planning and Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss the characteristics of production systems, and what supervisors and managers should know about planning and control
LO2   Define the various sorts of production flow giving advantages and disadvantages
LO3   Examine what production planning and control entail
 
Module 8 – Total Quality Control.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Summarise your understanding of quality control showing how the department operates on a daily basis
LO2   Analyse the meaning of ‘fitness for purpose’
LO3   Explain the principle purpose of a quality control department
LO4   Identify what NACERAP stands for
 
Module 9 – Quality from Design to Despatch.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Examine the importance of controlling the quality of work from design to the finished product
LO2   List the qualities tested for during a garment’s inspection
LO3   Introduce the various methods used for marking cloth
LO4   Identify the ‘power tools’ used for cutting cloth
 
Module 10 – Production & People.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate how supervisors can best use the talents of the people who make up their sections
LO2   List 6 qualities of a good supervisor
LO3   Explain why the following traits are vital when supervising people:
  • Example
  • Honesty
  • Courtesy
  • Discipline
  • Communication
  • Loyalty
 
Module 11 – Training.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Introduce the various steps a trainee must go through to attain a supervisory position
LO2   List and summarise the fundamental steps of training
LO3   Examine the importance of follow up training and retraining in the workplace
 
Module 12 – Charting & Layouts.
On successful completion of this module the candidate will be able to:
  Learning Outcome
LO1 Discuss how you would chart and plan a factory layout
LO2   Analyse conditions that impact on a good factory layout
LO3   Summarise the principals of network analysis

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