clothing product grader

Clothing product graders produce patterns in different sizes (i.e. scaled-up and scaled-down) to reproduce the same wearing apparel in different sizes. They draft patterns by hand or using software following size charts.

Alternative Labels

clothing patternmaker

clothing product tester

fabric pattern grader

pattern developer/grader

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

alter wearing apparel coordinate manufacturing production activities create patterns for garments distinguish accessories distinguish fabrics evaluate garment quality grade patterns for wearing apparel inspect wearing apparel products make technical drawings of fashion pieces operate computerised control systems operate garment manufacturing machines perform process control in the wearing apparel industry prepare production prototypes

Essential Knowledge

CAD for garment manufacturing apparel manufacturing technology manufacturing of made-up textile articles manufacturing of wearing apparel standard sizing systems for clothing

Optional Skills and Competences

analyse scanned data of the body bundle fabrics cut fabrics use 3D scanners for clothing use pattern-cutting softwares

Optional Knowledge

3D body scanning technologies properties of fabrics

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/072279cf-ed39-47e7-af23-ee6df571eb24

Status

released

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