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FASH 1118: Introduction to Industrial Sewing Machines
Effective date
September 2017
Department
Fashion Courses
School
Continuing Studies
Description
Industrial sewing machines are faster and more powerful than their domestic counterparts. Whether you want to take your home sewing to the next level, or take the first step in a career in fashion, industrial sewing machines are key for professionally sewn products. In this course, you will learn how to safely operate and troubleshoot an industrial straight-stitch sewing machine. You will also learn to use industrial sergers and irons.
Successful completion of this course will allow you to use our industrial sewing machines in other workshop courses.
Credits
0.0
Year of study
General Interest
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Safely operate an industrial straight-stitch sewing machine, industrial serger, and industrial iron
- Perform basic adjustments on an industrial straight-stitch sewing machine
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 1
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 2
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 3
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 2
Practicum, Self-Paced, Individual Learning: 0
Total Hours: 3
Instructional Strategies
Grading System
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Passing grade
S/U based on meeting course outcomes
Evaluation Plan
None
Course topics
- Introduction to industrial straight-stitch sewing machines, sergers, and irons
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/. - To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.