The DRESSMAKING NC II Qualification consists of competencies that a person must achieve to enable him/her to draft and cut pattern; lay-out pattern on the material/fabric, sew material/fabric and apply finishing touches on the ladies casual apparel of the Garment sector. Casual Apparel consists of casual dress, blouse, skirt, trouser, shorts and culottes.

The Units of Competency comprising this Qualification include the following:

BASIC COMPETENCIES Participate in workplace communication Work in a team environment Practice career professionalism Practice occupational health and safety procedures COMMON COMPETENCIES Carry out measurements and calculation Set up and operate machine/s Perform basic maintenance Apply quality standards CORE COMPETENCIES Draft and cut pattern of casual apparel Prepare and cut materials of casual apparel Sew casual apparel Apply finishing touches on casual apparel

A person who has achieved this Qualification is competent to be:

• Dressmaker
• Garment Sewer