Computer Aided Embroidery and Designing (CTS)

• Job DescriptionComputer Aided Embroidery & Designing operates semiautomatic sewing machine with multiple-sewing heads controlled by pattern chain that embroiders designs on garments or garment parts done through the computerized embroidery machine. Positions garment, places hoop frame on machine bed, starts machine to sew design onto garment, rethreads machine for multi colour designs, monitors the progress and ensure the required quality of embroidery is achieved.
• Originally Approved
• Last Revised
• Code2018/APR/DGT/02702
• SectorApparel
• NSQF LevelLevel 4
• Notional Hours2080
• Accrediting BodiesDirectorate General of Training (DGT)
• Certifying BodiesDirectorate General of Training (DGT)
• Proposed Occupation

  Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing has a wide scope of Employability ranging from self-employment, contractual employment to Industrial jobs. On successful completion of this course, the candidates shall be gainfully employed in the industries for following occupations:

  • Embroidery-Machine Operator (Semi-Automatic)
  • Embroider, Machine
  • Framer-Computerized Embroidery Machine
• International Comparability

  1.   Existence of any official document suggesting the comparability of the qualification with the qualifications in other countries is not known.

  2.    However, ITI passed out trainees are getting employment in many Gulf countries, European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore etc.

• Progression Pathway
  • Designer
  • Designer Tailor/ Embroiderer
  • Pattern Maker
  • Pattern Master
  • Advance Pattern Master
  • Merchandiser
  • Supervisor
• Planned arrangements for RPL

  1.   At present the students who have passed 10th class with minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field can appear for NCVT theory and practical semester examination directly.

  2.   The students who have passed SCVT examination in ‘Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing’ trade can also appear for the NCVT Examination in the relevant semester and Trade directly.

• Qualification File QF_CAED_CTS_NSQF-4.pdf
• Supporting Documents
  • Curriculum - Computer Aided Embroidery & Designing
• Formal structure of the qualification

  Title of unit or other component	Estimated size (Hours)	Level
  Apply safe working practices.	40	4
  Identify and use embroidery tools, machine and operate with safety precautions	40	4
  Prepare sample basic hand stitches (Temporary & permanent stitch).	40	4
  Attain the skill to prepare sample by both the technique (Hand and Machine).	120	4
  Embroidery Design the following with suitable fabric design using coral draw software. (Indian Dresses, Western Dresses)	160	4
  Set up the machine and machine accessories as per requirement	160	4
  Identify, select and troubleshoot the machine with proper maintenance procedure	40	4
  Develop the skill to make computerizes design with the application of software.	240	4
  Setup computerized embroidery machine for transferring the image.	80	4
  Run the computerized embroidery machine for all the digitizing process.	560	4
  Prepare T-shirt used monogramming & logo design.	80	4
  Identify, select and apply the digitizing design and use various techniques e.g. Appliqué work, Sequins work, Taping work, Cording work, Chenille work	120	4
  Revision, Project work and Examination	400	4
  Total	2080