Clothing Manufacture Production Operations

Aim

The aim of this unit is to enable learners to develop their skills and understanding of the manufacturing and quality control systems and processes used in the clothing industry.

Learning outcomes

LO1 Understand the systems currently used in the clothing industry for both pattern and garment production

1.1 Research and evaluate accurate information for pattern cutting and garment manufacturing in the clothing industries

1.2 Research and evaluate storage, warehousing, distribution and logistics systems in contrasting clothing industries

LO2 Understand the costing and purchasing systems currently used in the clothing industry

2.1 Research and evaluate systems currently used for costing and purchasing in contrasting clothing industries

LO3 Understand the merits of the different production systems currently used in the clothing industry

3.1 Analyse the merits of the different systems in current use in the clothing industry

3.2 Critically evaluate and compare the current use of systems in different contexts, summarising the benefits

LO4 Be able to produce an evaluative report based on research and analysis

4.1 Produce and present a succinct report which provides an accurate and coherent account of current systems used in the clothing. industry