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Dressmaking - Advanced

Students will be taught how to assemble and create a wide range of garments, including pants and suits.

Sewing experience would be an asset, although not a prerequisite.

Prerequisite: Dressmaking - Beginners

Below are a few FAQs pertaining to this programme or course:

What is the duration of the programmes?

Each programme runs one evening a week for 12 weeks.
Do I have to bring/buy tools for my class?

Trainees are not expected to bring their own tools to class. They are however encouraged to save some of their stipend towards the purchase of tools and equipment for their personal use after they have completed training and have begun their careers.
Is there a registration fee?

The only fee associated with the course is the cost of the programme.

This course is held at the following training centre(s):

All Saints Skills Training Centre
The All Saints Centre is known for its Bar and Restaurant Services, International Cooking and Garment Making programmes. It has modern cooking facilities, as well as a gazebo-styled bar and restaurant and a garment-making room equipped for the training of industrial sewing machine operators.

The Apprenticeship Programme has been a good experience. I learned a lot at Structural Systems during the on-the-job training. Within three years, I began as an Apprentice Welder and have become an Operator, by gaining experience in welding, fabrication, and by receiving Autocad training. I enjoyed the theoretical training at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic. The teachers were helpful and kind, especially Mr. Ian Harvey.

Carlos Watson
Machine Operator at Structural Systems Limited