New Zealand Certificate in Apparel and Fashion Technology (Patternmaking)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector with people who are able to make and adapt flat patterns for a range of unstructured garments according to customer requirements and organisational procedures.

This qualification is suitable for people who wish to train in patternmaking in the apparel and fashion manufacturing sector, or to recognise the specific technical skills and knowledge of patternmakers already employed in the industry.

Graduates will be capable of self-management of learning and performance under broad guidance.

Competenz is one of New Zealand’s industry training organisations. We work with over 3,500 companies and 20,000+ learners in 36 industries around New Zealand each year to build skills, careers and businesses. Most learning takes place on-the-job.

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