Master Cutter (Garment)

Aliases: Cutter, Garment Cutter

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks that a Master Cutter (Garment) is expected to perform include:

Measuring customers and cutting the cloth accordingly for making garments
Cutting out paper patterns with given measurements
Placing patterns on cloth and marking around with pencil
Cutting various parts along marked lines and giving them for stitching
Supervising stitching and making of garments
Checking the fit of the garment on the customer
Marking with chalk the alterations to be made
Supervising making and finishing work and finally fitting garment on customer

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2, 5}

It is a desk job
Need to handle a team of Helpers
Local travelling is not part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from organization to organization
Shift system may be available
Overtime may be required
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This job is suitable for candidates with One Leg (OL), Both Leg (BL), Muscular Weakness (MW) and Hearing Impaired (HH)

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ⁵

Preferably, 12^th

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Well-versed with different types of garment for cutting
Efficient in examining garments
Ability to cut garments as per patterns
Well-versed with taking measurements for different patterns
Proficiency in using instruments like shears, scissors, hand knife, hand operated guillotine, power driven oscillating knives or by machine

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Good communication skills
Good customer service
Ability to work under high pressure

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools and colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://womentraining.gov.in/general/trades/dm.htm

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ³

Garment Cutting Manager

↑

Cutting Supervisor

↑

Cutting In-Charge

↑

Master Cutter (Garment)

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ⁴

For candidates with experience - Rs 14,000 to Rs 16,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ⁴

Generally, 3- 5 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ^{4, 5}

Garment manufacturing companies
Local designers
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Cutter
Karigar
Garment Cutter

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7532.0600	Master Cutter (Garment)
ISCO 2008	7532	Garment and Related Pattern Makers and Cutters
NIC 2008	14105	Custom tailoring
QP Reference	Not available	Not available
NSQF	Not available	Not available

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.ccdisabilities.nic.in/page.php?s=reg&t=def&p=list_jobsNew
3	http://dget.nic.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/publication/Des-Div-7.pdf
4	https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-Tailoring-Master-Chennai-Immediate-Placement-VICTORY-HUMAN-RESOURCES-CONSULTANTS-Chennai-3-to-5-years-010716003580?src=jobsearchDesk&sid=14742814397426&xp=8&qp=tailoring,%20cutting&srcPage=s
5	http://www.indeed.co.in/cmp/Param-Handicrafts/jobs/Industrial-Cutter-Master-5d78a2009f10ad3b?q=garment+cutter

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