The courses in this certificate provide short-term training in the areas of clothing construction and the use of high-speed industrial sewing equipment. The certificate can be completed in one school year. The program offers lab that allows for continued skills development.

Program Outcomes

The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the field of clothing construction and the use of high-speed sewing equipment and meet the needs of the local fashion industry.

Review Graduation Requirements.

Course List Units

Course	Title	Units
FASH A100	Beginning Clothing Techniques	1.5
FASH A102	Industrial Sewing Techniques (*may only be offered in Summer)	1.5
FASH A180	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1	3
FASH A183	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2	3
Total Units		9

 Industrial Sewing Suggested Electives:
FASH A137 Alterations
ITRN A100 Internship or Work Experience - Level 1

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.

Plan of Study Grid

Year 1
Semester 1		Units
FASH A100	Beginning Clothing Techniques	1.5
	Units	1.5
Semester 2
FASH A180	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1	3
FASH A183	Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2	3
	Units	6
Summer
FASH A102	Industrial Sewing Techniques 1	1.5
	Units	1.5
	Total Units	9