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Thandeka Vocational Education Trust (Pty) Ltd is accredited to offer credit-bearing skills development programmes linked to national qualifications. Our current menu of skills development programmes addresses skill gaps pertaining to specific technical skills applicable in the production areas of a manufacturing concern and or critical skills such as quality assurance and control, productivity and supervision amongst others.
The skills development programmes are tailor-made to provide both knowledge and practical skills to the participants and emphasis are placed on workplace applicability.
Duration: 4 Months
Contact Time: 1 Day Per Week
TARGET AUDIENCE
Existing Sewing Machine Mechanics and or Individuals involved in sewing machine repair and maintenance processes within a clothing manufacturing firm.
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners will have attained an ABET Level 4 qualification or equivalent qualification at NQF Level 2 (Grade 10) or must have had at least 1 years working experience within an industrial sewing environment.
Description of Course:
This skills development programme is designed to meet the needs of learners who are involved in sewing machine repair and maintenance processes within the clothing sector, specifically Sewing Machine Mechanics as well as Sewing Machine Mechanic Assistants. This programme reflects the workplace-based needs within the sector. This Skills Programme provides the learner with accessibility to be employed in manufacturing support processes. This Skills Programme gives learners exposure to a set of elective competencies in respect of the maintenance and repair of the Lockstitch sewing machine, Overlock sewing machine and Cover-seam sewing machine.
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamentals of Industrial Sewing Equipment
2. Set up industrial sewing machines to meet product specifications
3. Service, Repair and Maintain Lock-stitch machines
4. Service, Repair and Maintain Overlock sewing machines
5. Maintain and Repair Chain-Stitch Machines
6. Install sewing machine attachments, guides and folders
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 8 Weeks
Target Audience
Geared toward individuals working in the informal (& formal) sectors who are currently operating, or who wish to start their own garment making business
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
It is assumed that learners are already competent at Communication and Numeracy at ABET level 3 (Grade 5).
This Skills Programme is designed specifically for learners working in the informal sector who are currently operating, or who wish to start, their own garment making business.
Duration: 4 Months
Contact Time: One Day Per Week
Target Audience
Pattern Makers, Sample Machinists and or Individuals involved in making up of patterns within a clothing manufacturing firm
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies, specified below, at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Grade 9)
Learners must be able to:
This Skills Programme is designed to meet the needs of Pattern Making Personnel, Sample Machinists, Sewing Machine Operators, Design Room Personnel. This Skills Training Programme will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to design and make patterns for sewn products. Learners will draft a minimum of four basic blocks covering the upper and lower body. The learner will complete at least four patterns. Learners completing this Skills Programme will also demonstrate an understanding of quality procedures and practices.
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 8 Weeks
Target Audience
Geared toward existing Sewing Machine Operators wanting to learn new operations and or machines, with a focus on understanding the importance of improving productivity efficiencies
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Grade 9).
Learners must be able to:
This Skills Programme is geared toward existing Sewing Machine Operators who would like to accumulate credits toward a nationally recognised qualification. This Skills Programme will provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to utilise a range of sewing machines and perform a range of operations as determined through a Skills Matrix. Learners completing this Skills Programme will effectively undergo a cross training and multi-skilling intervention at plant level. This Skills Programme will also equip learners with the necessary knowledge required to demonstrate an understanding of productivity processes and practices.
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 8 Weeks
Target Audience
Geared toward existing Sewing Machine Operators wanting to learn new operations and or machines, with a focus on understanding the importance of continuously improving quality standards
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Grade 9).
Learners must be able to:
This Skills Programme is geared toward existing Sewing Machine Operators who would like to accumulate credits toward a nationally recognised qualification. This Skills Programme will provide learners with the necessary skills and knowledge to utilise a range of sewing machines and perform a range of operations as determined through a Skills Matrix. Learners completing this Skills Programme will effectively undergo a cross training and multi-skilling intervention at plant level. This Skills Programme will also equip learners with the necessary knowledge required to demonstrate an understanding of quality procedures and practices.
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 6 Weeks
Target Audience
Geared toward individuals working within the Finishing Department, with a focus on a range of finishing and despatching operations
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Garde 9).
Learners must be able to:
This Skills Programme is geared toward existing operators working within the Finishing department, inclusive of Quality Examiners and Quality Control Personnel. This Skills Training Programme will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively finish, examine and dispatch garments. This Skills Programme will also equip learners with the necessary knowledge required to demonstrate an understanding of quality procedures and practices.
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 4 Weeks
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies, specified below, at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Grade 9)
Learners must be able to:
Speak, read and write in English.
Do basic mathematic calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and the calculation of areas, volumes and quantities.
Target Audience
Varied target audience inclusive of Supervisors, Team Leaders, Set Leaders, Work-study personnel and related occupations
Description:
This Skills Programme is geared toward Line Supervisors, Team Leaders, Set Leaders and Individuals who play a vital role in achieving in-company productivity and quality standards. The Skills Programme is designed to equip learners with the necessary skills and knowledge required to plan resource requirements, understand and apply the concept of Line Balancing, whilst ensuring for the application of basic lean manufacturing principles
This programme comprises both theory and practical components.
Duration: 3 Months
Contact Time: 6 Weeks
Target Audience
Geared toward individuals working within the Cutting Department, with a focus on a range of manual processes performed within the cutting room
Learning Assumed to be in Place:
Learners are required to demonstrate fundamental competencies at ABET Level 4 or NQF 1 (Garde 9).
Learners must be able to:
Description:
This Skills Programme is geared toward existing operational staff working within the Cutting department. This Skills Programme will provide the learner with the necessary skills and knowledge focussing on a range of processes within the cutting room inclusive of laying-up, fusing and soabaring.
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