Clothing Alterations Management
Award Type: Certificate of Competency
The certificate in clothing alterations prepares students for employment as an alterations small business owner, bridal alterationist, tailor, or fitting specialist. The certificate meets the needs of entry-level students and is designed for noncredit students who wish to transfer to a credit degree program, upgrade job skills, start their own business, or begin a new career.The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in Clothing Alterations Management will:
- Identify the components of a custom tailored garments.
- Analyze the techniques of traditional tailoring and select time saving modern methods that achieve comparable results.
- Select appropriate fabric, interfacings, and notions for a quality, tailored garment.
- Alter a pattern of a tailored garment for a custom fit.
- Define factors that contribute to high quality sewing.
- Research and use sewing methods appropriate for luxury fabrics such as wool, silk, and lace.
- Analyze a garment's need for internal support, shaping, and structure.
Program Requirements
A minimum of 544 hours is required for the certificate:
Required core courses:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HOEC 7100A | Beg Clothing Construction | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
| HOEC 7101A | Clothing Construction 2 | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
| HOEC 7103A | Clothing Alterations | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
| HOEC 7105A | Sewing With Special Fabrics | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
| HOEC 7108A | Sewing with Sergers | 48.0 - 54.0 hours |
| HOEC 7115A | Fitting & Pattern Alterations | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
| HOEC 7112A | Advanced Clothing Construction | 64.0 - 72.0 hours |
Plus one course selected from the following:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| HOEC 7110A | Embroidery Machine Basics | 48.0 - 54.0 hours |
| HOEC 7111A | Creative Sewing | 48.0 - 54.0 hours |