Hard Skills
IntermediatePrecision Fabric CuttingThe ability to use manual tools or automated machinery to cut fabric layers according to templates or computerized patterns with high accuracy.
IntermediatePattern Layout and NestingThe process of arranging pattern pieces on fabric to maximize material utilization and ensure proper alignment with the fabric grain.
BasicTextile Quality InspectionIdentifying defects in fabric such as holes, snags, dye variations, or weave irregularities before and during the cutting process.
BasicIndustrial Cutting Tool MaintenancePerforming routine care and minor repairs on cutting equipment, including sharpening blades and oiling mechanical parts of rotary or vertical knives.
BasicOccupational Health and Safety (OHS) ComplianceStrict adherence to safety protocols including the use of chain-mail gloves, proper posture, and safe handling of sharp industrial implements.
BasicSpreading and LayeringThe technique of laying out multiple plies of fabric flat and tension-free on a cutting table to prepare for bulk cutting.