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Sample Makers

Descriptions & Duties

  • Sample Makers cut, sew, assemble, finish and press different types of clothing by hand tools and machines according to customers' requirements, production samples, manufacturing specifications and patterns. They are also responsible for interpreting work sketches and suggesting making-up methods for production.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:3 (Max:5) 

Skill is basically required

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Good workmanship in sample making

Sample Makers must be able to make, cut, sew, assemble, finish and press.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • usually have secondary 5/6 education level

Professional qualification

  • holders of relevant Certificate/ Diploma are advantageous

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $15,000 or below

Monthly Salary $15,000-$20,000

Monthly Salary $20,000-$25,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Sample Makers typically work indoors.

Tools

  • Dressmakers ruler - Curve sticks; Hip curve rulers; See-through rulers; Yard sticks
  • Fabric shears; Pattern paper cutters
  • Full body form or mannequin
  • Sewing pattern notchers
  • Paper scissors
  • Seam rippers
  • Sewing machines
  • Sewing needles
  • Straight pins
  • Measuring tapes
  • Utility knives - Round knives
  • Domestic clothing irons - Pressing irons

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