Certificate in Pattern Making & Grading

Certificate in Pattern Making & Grading

Certificate in Pattern Making & Grading

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of technical skills that is essential in the pattern making and grading department in the garment industry.

Course Speciality

• Guaranteed internship training for students below 24 years during or upon completion of the course.
• Students will obtain overall knowledge of different departments in the Garment Industry whilst this course will be useful for the development of their career.
• In-depth knowledge that is essential to be a professional Pattern maker.
• Local and International career opportunities in the Garment Industry and Buying Offices.
• Knowledge to develop individual business opportunities.

Course Content

Introduction to Pattern Production

• The Basic Principles of Pattern Production
• Identification of tools and equipment used in Pattern Cutting & Grading
• Body Measurement Procedures and measuring positions and guides for taking measurements
• Construction of Basic Block Draft on Shirts, T- shirts and Jackets
• Development of Production Pattern Sets
• Construction of Basic Skirts Blocks
• Pattern Development of different styles of Skirts (Pleated, Panel & Flared)
• Construction of Basic Block Draft on Pants and Shorts
• Construction of Basic Bodies Blocks, Darts and Dart Manipulation
• Construction of Different types of Sleeves and Sleeve Styling
• Pattern Grading Techniques and Principles of Grading Patterns
• Pattern Drafting and Grading for manufacturing specifications
• How to start a fashion boutique 

Duration:  4 Months

Medium :  Mixed (English/Sinhala)

Study options : 

Kurunegala Batch : 

Commencement ( 140 Batch): Saturday,11th May 2024

Schedule :  1st and 2nd Month : Course Work Learning: 9.00 am to 4.30pm and

          3rd and 4th Month : Guided Practical Learning

Entry Requirements :

GCE (O/L) OR Six months work experience in the apparel industry

Easy Payment Plan :

Registration Fees    : Rs. 7,500

Course Fee        : Initial Payment (1st Month) : Rs. 10,000 + 3 Instalments : Rs. 10,000 X 3 (2nd Month, 3rd Month and 4th Month)

A Social Security Contribution Levy (SSCL) of 2.5 % would be charged on all above fees. 

On successful completion of the course, students are awarded with a Certificate which is highly recognized in the Garment Industry for employment.