ITI Trade: Apparel (Garment Manufacturing)
The Apparel (Garment Manufacturing) trade is powered by NCVT (National Council for Vocational Training). It is a job-oriented vocational program that opens doors to a variety of career opportunities in both the government and private sectors. This trade is also an excellent choice for those looking to become self-reliant entrepreneurs, as it provides the necessary skills for starting a garment manufacturing business.
This ITI trade is carefully designed to meet the demands of Indian and international industries, particularly in the textile and apparel sectors. The course equips trainees with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in garment construction, tailoring, and quality control.
Why Choose ITI Apparel (Garment Manufacturing)?
✅ Government and private job opportunities
✅ Growing demand in the fashion and garment industry
✅ Scope for self-employment and entrepreneurship
✅ Practical, hands-on training aligned with industry needs
✅ Opportunity to work in export houses, garment manufacturing units, and fashion design houses
Job Roles After Course Completion
Upon successful completion of the ITI Apparel (Garment Manufacturing) course, trainees will be qualified for various specialized roles, such as:
- Jodhpuri Specialist
- Jacket Specialist
- Sherwani Specialist
Additionally, they can work as:
- Tailors/Custom Garment Makers
- Pattern Makers
- Quality Control Inspectors
- Supervisors in garment production units
- Entrepreneurs running their own tailoring or garment manufacturing businesses
Career Scope
The Apparel and Garment Manufacturing sector is one of the fastest-growing industries in India. With the rising demand for ethnic wear, formal attire, and customized garments, skilled professionals in this trade have a wide range of career opportunities, both in India and abroad.
Trainees from this trade are employed in:
- Fashion boutiques
- Export houses
- Garment manufacturing units
- Textile industries
- And also have opportunities to work in Gulf countries, Europe, Australia, Singapore, etc.
Practical Skills and Garment Construction Activities
1. Prepare Samples for Basic Components
- Seams: Prepare various types of seams used in garment construction like plain seams, French seams, flat-felled seams, etc.
- Plackets: Develop different types of plackets such as continuous bound placket, two-piece placket, and zipper placket.
- Pockets: Prepare samples of patch pockets, welt pockets, side seam pockets, and flap pockets.
- Cuffs: Construct samples of different cuff types including single cuffs, double cuffs (French cuffs), and shirt cuffs.
- Collars: Make samples of various collars like shirt collars, mandarin collars, and peter pan collars.
- Neckline Finishes: Prepare finished necklines such as round neck, V-neck, square neck with appropriate facings and bindings.
2. Garment Construction
- Jackets
- With Paper Pattern: Construct a jacket using drafted paper patterns, ensuring correct cutting, assembling, and finishing techniques.
- With Direct Cutting Method: Construct a jacket by directly marking and cutting the fabric without using a pattern.
- Jodhpuri Suits
- With Paper Pattern: Draft and construct Jodhpuri suits with the help of paper patterns focusing on precision and fit.
- With Direct Cutting Method: Execute the direct cutting method to construct Jodhpuri suits efficiently.
- Sherwani
- With Paper Pattern: Develop and construct Sherwani garments using paper patterns, maintaining traditional design elements.
- With Direct Cutting Method: Use direct cutting to create Sherwani garments, practicing accuracy and quality finish.
Soft Skills and Entrepreneurship Development
- Workplace Safety and Environment Compliance
- Recognize and comply with safe working practices, environment regulations, and housekeeping procedures to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
- Soft Skills, OSH&E, Computer Literacy, and Communication
- Develop soft skills such as teamwork, discipline, and communication.
- Understand Occupational Safety, Health & Environment (OSH&E) principles.
- Gain basic computer knowledge for design, documentation, and communication.
- Numeracy and Practical Applications
- Apply basic arithmetic in garment costing, measurements, and quality control.
- Use calculation skills for fabric consumption, costing, and production planning.
- Time Management and Entrepreneurship
- Learn time management strategies to efficiently complete production tasks.
- Understand entrepreneurship concepts for setting up and managing small-scale garment production units.
- Develop organizational skills for managing teams and resources, ensuring both personal and societal growth.
Apparel Production Process Overview
Apparel Production (Garment Manufacturing) is the process of converting fabric into finished garments. This process typically takes place in garment factories, which may focus on domestic markets or export production.
Pre-Production Activities
- Sampling: Developing garment samples according to buyer specifications for approval.
- Costing: Calculating total production costs, including raw materials, labor, and overheads, to ensure profitability.
- Production Planning: Planning raw material procurement (fabric, threads, accessories, etc.) and scheduling production activities.
Production Functions
- Fabric Cutting: Cutting fabric as per the pattern layout.
- Printing/Embroidery: Applying design features through print or embroidery if required.
- Sewing: Assembling garment components through stitching.
- Thread Trimming: Removing excess threads for a clean finish.
- Washing/Ironing: Ensuring garments are clean and wrinkle-free.
- Folding/Packing: Preparing garments for shipment by folding and packing them according to buyer requirements.
Key Aspects of Apparel Production
- Sampling: Critical for buyer approval and quality verification.
- Costing: Ensures accurate pricing and profitability.
- Raw Material Sourcing: Includes fabrics, sewing threads, packing materials, labels, hangtags, and other accessories.