Darner

Aliases: Cloth Mender, Cloth Repairer

Industry/Sector(s): Apparel

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Darner is expected to perform include:

Repairing defective or damaged portion of cloth or garment by hand using matching thread and needle
Checking cloth thoroughly to locate defects and damages
Dyeing thread to match colour and shade of cloth to be darned
Removing miswoven threads or knots by nipper
Trimming ends with scissors to make mended portion look uniform with pattern of cloth
Pressing darned cloth or garment with electric or ordinary iron

WORK ENVIRONMENT ^{1, 2}

It is a desk job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of the 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

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

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

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ³

Preferably, higher secondary

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of different cloths and garments
Proficiency in locating defects and damages
Well-versed with dyeing techniques
Competent with cutting, sewing and using needle and thread
Proficient in ironing clothes
Knowledge of pressing darned cloth or garment with electric or ordinary iron

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Artistic
Creative thinking
Eye for aesthetics
Good hand-eye co-ordination

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Schools across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

For further guidance, contact your nearest Common Service Centre or Contact NCS Call Centre (Toll Free Number: 1800-425-1514)

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Helper → Darner → Tailor/Designer

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience – Rs 6,500 to Rs 8,500 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ³

Generally, 1 year of work experience is required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ³

Textile and garment companies
Self-employed
Local garment shops

KEYWORDS

Cloth Mender
Cloth Repairer
Cloth Patcher

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7533.0600	Darner
ISCO 2008	7533	Sewers, Embroiderers and Related Workers
NIC 2008	95240; 95292	Repair of furniture and home furnishings; Repair and alteration of clothing
QP Reference	Not applicable	Not applicable
NSQF	Not applicable	Not applicable

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupations Division 7
2	http://www.placementindia.com/job-detail/garment-finisher-jobs-in-ahmedabad-for-muhal-fashion-company-pvt-ltd-315221.htm

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