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Certificate of Completion
#36803
This certificate in Sewing and Tailoring is customized to meet the needs of the entry level adult student or professional, who is seeking to acquire specific skills used in today’s emerging fashion industry for tailors, dressmakers or custom sewers to master each phase of the apparel process to produce made-to-measure garments. Jobs such as Alterations Sewer, Alterations Tailor, Bridal Gown Fitter, Coat Cutter, Coat Maker, Couture Dressmaker, Dress Fitter, Fur Tailor, Garment Fitter, and Suit Maker.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to observe and practice safety precautions in a professional setting.
- Students will be able to select and handle tools correctly.
- Students will be able to use the types of sewing machines effectively.
- Students will be measuring to create proper sizing.
- Students will be able to demonstrate marking and tailoring techniques.
- Students will be able to apply various seam finishes.
- Students will be able to construct haute couture decorative techniques and embellishments.
- Students will be able to apply basic principles and processes of assembling garments correctly.
- Students will be able to make patterns correctly.
- Students will be able to identify fabric type.
- Students will be able to demonstrate coordination of fabric, textures and color.
- Students will be able to adapt, lay out patterns and cut garments.
- Students will be able to apply trade drawings, science and calculations when necessary.
- Students will be able to describe Cost analysis.
- Students will be able to display final product.
Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.
Required Courses
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers
Wholesale and Retail Buyers
SOC Career Code: 13-1022.00Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods. Analyze past buying trends, sales records, price, and quality of merchandise to determine value and yield. Select, order, and authorize payment for merchandise according to contractual agreements. May conduct meetings with sales personnel and introduce new products. May negotiate contracts. Includes assistant wholesale and retail buyers of nonfarm products.
Typical Hourly Salary$28.13The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$75,606.70Annual Job Openings4,896Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Fashion Designers
Fashion Designers
SOC Career Code: 27-1022.00Design clothing and accessories. Create original designs or adapt fashion trends.
Typical Hourly Salary$25.76The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$69,743.31Annual Job Openings601Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Sewing Machine Operators
Sewing Machine Operators
SOC Career Code: 51-6031.00Operate or tend sewing machines to join, reinforce, decorate, or perform related sewing operations in the manufacture of garment or nongarment products.
Typical Hourly Salary$14.92The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$33,628.76Annual Job Openings2,362Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Sewers
Sewers
SOC Career Code: 51-6051.00Sew, join, reinforce, or finish, usually with needle and thread, a variety of manufactured items. Includes weavers and stitchers.
Typical Hourly Salary$9.70The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$27,819.60Annual Job Openings122Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
SOC Career Code: 51-6052.00Design, make, alter, repair, or fit garments.
Typical Hourly Salary$11.50The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$34,120.86Annual Job Openings602Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
Fabric and Apparel Patternmakers
SOC Career Code: 51-6092.00Draw and construct sets of precision master fabric patterns or layouts. May also mark and cut fabrics and apparel.
Typical Hourly Salary$20.99The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$73,424.48Annual Job Openings98Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Cutters and Trimmers
Cutters and Trimmers
SOC Career Code: 51-9031.00Use hand tools or hand-held power tools to cut and trim a variety of manufactured items, such as carpet, fabric, stone, glass, or rubber.
Typical Hourly Salary$15.75The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$35,349.58Annual Job Openings83Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages - Production Work Helpers
Production Work Helpers
SOC Career Code: 51-9198.00Help production workers by performing duties requiring less skill. Duties include supplying or holding materials or tools, and cleaning work area and equipment.
Typical Hourly Salary$17.25The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent.
All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SACTop Entry-Level EducationChart Legend- Doctoral Degree Or More
- Master's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Some College
- Certificate
- High School Diploma Or Less
Median Salary Earnings$39,188.02Annual Job Openings3,659Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC
Historical Wages
- Wholesale and Retail Buyers
