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Two Years [Aug 2008 to May 2010, 4 Semesters]
Graduate in any discipline
Delhi
This course aims to train students in the latest techniques and technology in the garment manufacturing industry for production functions.
The significance of production is paramount in today’s fashion world. Productivity and quality are the two mantras for commercial success of any project. Production personnel are the keys to achieve this success. As the customer has become very demanding in terms of cost, quality and timely deliveries, the need for specialized people in production is very high in the industry. This course is designed to build a sound technical knowledge base for the students and acquaints them with the tools for effective managerial decision making. From this course the student stands to gain technical prowess through advanced work study. The education methodology includes classroom lectures, laboratory assignments and work shop simulation of situations faced in the garment industry.
The curriculum starts with basic concepts and knowledge in core technical subjects, business, and allied studies - related to the business of fashion. The first semester offers basic modules of learning to provide a foundation. Accordingly, there are modules on components of basic garments; elements of fashion, fibre/yarn types and properties that they give to a fabric; a basic understanding of merchandising functions; key aspects of production, such as cutting, sewing, finishing and management principles. Verbal, written and business communication skills of the students are honed throughout the semester.
The second semester initiates the build-up of core manufacturing knowledge and skills such as advanced production systems, latest machinery and technology, advanced understanding of weaves and knit, garment washing, cost-control, research methodology. Written and verbal communication skills are emphasized.
After the second semester the student undergoes an Internship in the industry, for which arrangements are made by the Academy. This exposure generates a rationality and pragmatism and encourages them to correlate classroom learning with what happens in the industry.
The third semester follows the internship with an analysis of best practices in the industry in the areas of materials management, production planning and control, plant lay-out, product analysis and operational planning, quality assurance, CAD / CAM and human resource development.
In the fourth, which is also the final semester, the student undertakes a mentored individual project which integrates and applies all learning from the programme. This project is designed to allow for a holistic application of learning and the students will need to do a factory set up project including financials. It gives them an opportunity to undertake an application that calls them upon to exert knowledge and problemsolving skills in manufacturing and technology. The best dissertations receive special awards and such awardees have an opportunity to present their works to the industry at a public forum.
After this qualification, students are ready to join the domestic and export garment industries as Production Managers in small operations and as Asst. Production Managers and Production - in charge in large operations.
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