CURRICULUM

POLO On-site Training for OFWs

Pattern Making
Leading to Dressmaking NC II
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
 CURRICULUM DESIGN FOR

PATTERN MAKING LEADING TO DRESSMAKING NC II (GRMDRM205)

PATTERN MAKING (COC 1)

The COC 1 consists of a competency that a person must achieve to draft and cut pattern of ladies’
casual apparel.

A person who has achieved this Cluster of competencies is competent in Dressmaking and shall be
awarded Certificates of Competency in Dressmaking NC II. The Units of Competency comprising this
Cluster include the following:

GRM743301 Draft and cut pattern for casual apparel

A person who has achieved this COC is competent to be employed as:

 Pattern Maker

Individuals aspiring to be awarded the qualification of Dressmaking NC II must acquire the remaining
Certificate of Competencies as follows:

COC 2: Cut and Sew Ladies’ Casual Apparel

GRM743302 Prepare and cut materials of casual apparel

GRM743303 Sew casual apparel
GRM743304 Apply finishing touches on casual apparel

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ENHANCED COURSE DESIGN IN DRESSMAKING NC II

Enhanced Course Outline

*Nominal
Duration
based on TESDA Training Regulations Suggested
CERTIFICATION
for Training Methods
Dressmaking NC II GRMDRM2O5
Draft and cut pattern for casual 80  Self-paced/ modular
apparel (GRM743301) hours  Group discussion COC 1: Pattern Making
LO1. Plan garment design  Video viewing  Draft and Cut Pattern of
LO2.Take client’s body measurement  Hands-on Ladies’ Casual Apparel
LO3. Draft basic/block pattern GRM743301
LO4. Manipulate pattern
LO5. Cut final pattern

80
hours
* Nominal Duration: is the suggested duration of the training which approximates the time that an average learner can acquire the
competency.

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TRAINING DELIVERY

The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by the
principles of competency-based training.
a) Course outline is based on competency standards/training regulations;
b) Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-paced learning
strategies;
c) Training can be done on an actual workplace setting or on a simulated workplace;
d) Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work;
e) Assessment of competency takes the trainee’s knowledge and attitude into account but requires
evidence of actual performance of the competency as the primary source of evidence;
f) Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies; and
g) Training completion is based on satisfactory performance of all specified competencies indicated in the
progress chart.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

• Can communicate in Basic English either oral or written; and
• Can perform basic mathematical computation.

LIST OF TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS IN DRESSMAKING NC II

Recommended list of tools, equipment and materials are as follows:

Tools for Each Shared Equipment for Shared Materials for Shared
Trainee Tools Each Trainee Equipment Each Trainee Materials
 Tape measure  Meter  Chairs (stool)  Cutting table  Pencils  Needle packs
 Hip-curve stick  Calculator  Body  Pattern paper  Pin boxes
 French curve form/Model  Tailor’s chalk
 Scissors  Display cabinet  Dressmaker’s
 Cutting shears tracing paper
 L-square  Record book
 Transparent  Eraser
ruler with grid
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 Pins cushion

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TRAINING FACILITIES

Based on a class intake of 25 students/trainees and may vary depending on the number of students/trainee.
Total Area in Sq.
Space Requirement Size in Meters Area in Sq. Meters
Meters
Building (permanent)
176.25 sq. m.
Student/Trainee Working Space 1.5 x 1.5 m. 2.25 sq. m. 56.25 sq. m
Lecture/Demo Room 1.5 x 2 m. 3 sq. m. 78 sq. m.
Learning Resource Center 3 x 5 m. 15 sq. m. 15 sq. m.
Facilities/Equipment/ Circulation
1.5 x 2 m. 3 sq. m. 27 sq. m.
Area

TRAINER’S QUALIFICATIONS

Trainer’s Qualification 
 
Trainers shall be required to be certified to the National Certificate for which qualification they
will train. TESDA shall provide an online training on Plan Training Session and Facilitate
Learning Sessions to the potential trainers. 1
 
Minimum requirements:

➢ Holder of a National Certificate in the Qualification s/he will teach; and

➢ Has completed the following units of Trainer’s Methodology Level I:

I. Plan Training Sessions; 

• Identifying learner’s training requirements
• Prepare session plan
• Prepare instructional materials
• Prepare assessment instruments (Institutional)
• Organize learning and teaching resources; and 

II.  Facilitate Learning Sessions 

• Prepare training facilities /resources
• Conduct pre-assessment
• Facilitate training session 
• Conduct competency assessment
• Review delivery of training session 

MEASUREMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPETENCY

 Practical demonstration with oral questioning

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

1. Prior to competency assessment for COC1 and COC2, please accomplish the Self-Assessment Guide
(SAG) to determine readiness for assessment.
2. Submit accomplished SAG to POLO staff in- charge for advice

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(The training modules corresponding to the above units of Trainer’s Methodology can be accessed through the TESDA-
NITESD website.)
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 COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
COC 1

PATTERN MAKING
Leading to DRESSMAKING NC II

COC 1: Pattern Making

GRM743301 Draft and cut pattern for casual apparel

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : DRAFT AND CUT PATTERN FOR LADIES CASUAL APPAREL

UNIT CODE : GRM743301

MODULE TITLE : DRAFTING AND CUTTING PATTERN FOR LADIES CASUAL

APPAREL

MODULE DESCRIPTOR : This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in
drafting and cutting patterns of casual apparel. It details
the requirements for planning garment design, taking
body measurements, drafting basic/block pattern,
manipulating and cutting final pattern.

NOMINAL DURATION : 80 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the students/trainees must be able to:

LO1. Plan garment design for ladies casual wear.

LO2. Take client’s body measurements.

LO3. Draft basic/block pattern.

LO4. Manipulate pattern.

LO5. Produce final pattern.

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LO1. PLAN GARMENT DESIGN FOR LADIES CASUAL WEAR

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Customer’s job requirements are determined in accordance with company’s

practice.
2. Garment design is prepared in accordance with the client’s requirements.
3. Design and fabric are discussed and selected according to client’s specifications.
4. Special needs of the client are incorporated into the design based on procedures.

CONTENTS:

 Garment’s design
 Classification of fabrics
 Company procedures and practices
 Types of fabrics
 Company’s standard operating procedures

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Catalogue
 Samples of fabric
 Samples of finished product
 Barong
 Long sleeves
 Pants/trouser
 Coat

METHODOLOGIES:

 Self-paced/modular
 Group discussion

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Demonstration
 Interview
 Written

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LO2. TAKE CLIENT’S BODY MEASUREMENTS

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Measuring tools are prepared in accordance with job requirements.

2. Body measurements are taken based on procedures.
3. Body measurements of clients are taken in sequence according to job requirements and
standard body measurements.
4. Body measurements are recorded in line with company requirements/practice.

CONTENTS:

 English system of measurement

 Metric system of measurement
 Linear measurement
 Body parts to be measured
 Correct positioning in taking body measurements.
 Correct positioning of measuring tools.
 Procedure and sequence in taking body measurements.
 Recording of body measurements based on company’s requirements/practice.

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Tape measure
 L-square
 Meter stick
 Pencil
 Record notebook
 Model/body form
 Procedure manual

METHODOLOGIES:

 Self-paced/modular
 Group discussion
 Film viewing

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Demonstration
 Interview
 Written

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LO3. DRAFT BASIC/BLOCK PATTERN

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Drafting pattern tools are selected in accordance with job requirements.

2. Basic/block pattern is drafted using appropriate tools and customer’s
specifications.
3. Drafted basic/block is checked for accuracy against customer’s specifications.

CONTENTS:

 Selection of pattern tools

 Procedures in drafting block pattern

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Pencil
 Tailor’s chalk
 Pattern paper
 Pencil
 Triangle
 Hip curve
 Ruler with grid
 French curve
 Procedure manual

METHODOLOGIES:

 Self-paced/modular
 Group discussion
 Film viewing

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Demonstration
 Interview
 Written

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LO4. MANIPULATE PATTERN

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Block pattern is laid out in accordance with company procedures.

2. Block pattern is manipulated in accordance with customer’s specifications.
3. Final pattern is labeled, filed and secured as per standard operating procedure

CONTENTS:

 Dart manipulation
 Procedures in pattern making

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Tape measure
 Block pattern
 L-square
 Meter stick
 Pencil
 Record notebook
 Model/body form
 Procedure manual

METHODOLOGIES:

 Self-paced/modular
 Group discussion
 Film viewing

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Demonstration
 Interview
 Written

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LO5. PRODUCE FINAL PATTERN

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Tools for cutting patterns are selected in accordance with job requirements.
2. Pattern is cut in accordance with customer’s specifications/ measurements.

CONTENTS:

 Selection of cutting pattern tools

 Procedures in pattern cutting

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Scissors
 Pencil
 Procedure manual

METHODOLOGIES:

 Self-paced/modular
 Group discussion
 Film viewing

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Demonstration
 Interview
 Written

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