IL&FS Sewing Machine Operators Programme

The Sewing Machine Operators program will be of one-month duration with an intake of 32 trainees per batch. It is expected that training will be organized in two shifts with a total output of 64 trainees per center per month.

Multimedia Training Content

Innovative content development with inputs from the industry to meet the global best practices has been specially developed. The content is multimedia based for impact, standardization, and scaling up. Updation, translation and customization of the training content will be continuously ensured to remain current and meet industry specific needs.

The use of multimedia technology in addition to providing audio-visual content will also enable:

• a)Standardization of content.
• b)Increase the number of people that can be trained and enable faster acquisition of skills.
• c)Enable candidates to learn at their own speed thus offering them flexibility.
• d)Address the shortage of quality trainers.
• e)Simulate intricate techniques and 'difficult to teach' topics.
• f)Share best practices across locations.
• g)Provide improved learning experience for the trainees.

Training Aids:

The multimedia courses will be delivered by trained faculty with the help of K-YAN, an innovative teaching aid that will eliminate the need for multiple traditional teaching aids such as computers, projectors, etc. The K-YAN, developed and patented by IETS [IL&FS Education & Technology Services Ltd], is a fully integrated unit -high-performance computer, projector, CD/DVD writer and audio system all rolled into one.

Machinery & Equipment

Each training centre will be equipped with requisite plant & machinery and support infrastructure similar to the actual industrial working environment.

Skill sets:

The objective of the program is to impart basic skills necessary to become a shop floor level operator, so that the initial wages are at least equal to the prescribed minimum wages.

Technical Skills

Sewing Machine Operator program, Garment designing, Quality evaluation, Machine maintenance etc.

Soft Skills:

Health & hygiene, Social security, Self-management, Workplace etiquette, Group/team behaviour etc.

Duration

One-month Basic course

Certification of trainees

Methods Workshop, South Africa