• You want to learn the skills to use a sewing machine and overlocker to make simple garments.

Then this is the course for you.

To make an informed choice about the suitability of this course, please consider the essential skills and knowledge below. You must: 

• Have an interest in creating machine sewed and overlocked items.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Have good hand-eye coordination.
• Possess basic digital literacy.
• Have basic reading, writing and maths.
• Demonstrate basic problem-solving.
• Understand other peoples’ perspectives and opinions and respect for their views.
• Able to follow instructions and Work Health and Safety procedures.

This introductory course builds your skills and knowledge to use a sewing machine and overlocker to sew a variety of simple items. It is designed to build on from the learnings from MAC26 Introduction to Sewing Skill Set. Industry standard techniques will help you solve common sewing problems and build your self-confidence.

Basic workplace skills are built along the way including the development of personal, social and employability skills leading to further study opportunities at Certificate II level or to assist in finding new career directions.

Time Commitment You will need to allocate sufficient time to complete this course. This includes attending classes on campus as outlined in your training plan; and undertake some independent study outside of class hours to practice techniques to prepare for assessment

Below are some of the important personal skills you will be required to develop and demonstrate during training. These skills are highly valued by industry:

• Respectful Communication: Interact with people from different backgrounds, share ideas effectively and build trust
• Teamwork: Collaborate with others respectfully and be open to feedback
• Problem Solving: Look for solutions and clarity when solving problems: ask questions, consider alternatives and respond to challenges
• Initiative: Be proactive and motivated, and seek help when necessary
• Planning: Manage time well, prioritise and complete tasks efficiently
• Self-Management: Reflect on your performance to grow and succeed in your studies. Taking responsibility for successes and failures is how we learn to be resilient and capable.
• Learning: Recognise and build on your strengths to embrace the knowledge and experience offered in your course. Some of the skills you will learn include:
  • Digital literacy and internet research to help find inspiration and source quality online tutorials
  • Practical maths to plan projects, such as calculating fabric quantities, and how seam allowances affect your final garment
  • Lay and cut fabric for economical and accurate cutting
  • Use a sewing machine and overlocker confidently including how to trouble shoot common problems
  • Self-confidence to plan and sew clothes using the right fabric for the style, to sew components in the right sequence, and correct mistakes
• Technology: Use industry techniques, adapt to new tools and integrate digital technology into your learning.