Coat Maker

Aliases: Garment Maker, Garment Tailor

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Coat Maker is expected to perform include:

Stitching of body garments by hand and machine
Joining garment parts together by basting
Ensuring that the parts are properly aligned
Inserting inner material and attaching lining as required
Carrying out alteration according to markings
Making button holes
Stitching buttons and performing other finishing tasks
Pressing garment and supervising basting, filling, button holding, button stitching, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{2, 1}

It is a desk job

Need not handle a team

Local travelling is not a part of this job role

Part-time work and contractual jobs may be available

Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Organizations usually work for 5/6 days a week for 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 ³

Preferably, secondary school/vocational course/advanced/higher diploma

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Well-versed with different types of coat patterns for males and females
Knowledge about removing stitches from garments to be altered, using rippers or razor blades
Ability to estimate garment cost
Well-versed with taking measurements for different patterns
Proficiency in operating sewing machine
Well-versed with cutting and trimming of garments
Basic knowledge of latest trends in coat designs

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Creative thinking
Time management
Attention to detail
Good observation skills
Hand-eye co-ordination

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Apparel Training & Design Centre (ATDC)
www.atdcindia.co.in/
Rajarambapu Institute Of Technology
www.ritindia.edu/
Central Institute of Tool Design (CITD)
www.citdindia.org/

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.citdindia.org/images/summer_vacation_courses_2014.pdf

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Master Cutter

↑

Coat Maker

↑

Sewer, Hand

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience – Rs 12,500 to Rs 21,000 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 4 to 5 years of experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Textile and garment manufacturing companies
Garment showrooms
Local coat designers
Self-employed

KEYWORDS

Garment Maker
Coat Maker
Tailor
Garment Designer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7531.0300	Coat Maker
ISCO 2008	7531	Tailors, Dress Makers, Furriers and Hatters
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.placementindia.com/job-detail/seeking-for-tailor-jobs-in-gurgaon-for-fuziv-323522.htm

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