Industrial Sewing
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Industrial Sewing is designed to prepare students for employment or small business ownership in piecework construction for garment manufacturing in the fashion industry including but not limited to advanced apparel construction methods using a variety of fabrics and materials, knowledge of and skills on the use of industrial machines, and professional sewing techniques.
Details
Field of Interest
Visual and Performing Arts
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Industrial Sewing (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5970
Total credits required
30-37
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students are encouraged to consult with the Program Director before starting the program.
What You'll Learn
- Use appropriate techniques to construct garments, accessories, and/or home soft goods.
- Operate a serger efficiently.
- Operate an industrial sewing machine with speed and accuracy.
- Describe the purpose of foundation materials used in garment and/or accessory construction.
- Demonstrate developed skills and professional techniques for industrial/manufacturing sewing.
- Identify job opportunities available in the needle trades.
Career statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
$41,620 Show expanded career information for Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC110 | Beginning Apparel Construction | TEC110 or Permission of Instructor | 0–3 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC111 or THP206 |
Intermediate Apparel Construction or Introduction to Costume Construction for Theatre | TEC111 or THP206 or Permission of Instructor | 0–4 | ||
| TEC129 | Sewing with a Serger | TEC129 is offered in the Fall only. | 3 | ||
| TEC120 | Specialty Apparel Construction | 3 |
Term 3
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC122 | Sewing with Knits | 3 | |||
| TEC143 | Industrial Sewing I | 2 | |||
| INT/TEC126 or TEC112AU or TEC121 or TEC161 or TEC224 or TEC225 or TEC226 or TEC232 or TEC233 or TEC240 |
Sewing for the Home or Sewing Clothing Accessories or Creative Sewing Machine Use or Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory or Pattern Drafting or Pattern Design I or Draping for Fashion Design or Costume Construction or Computer-Assisted Pattern Making or Apparel Production Management | In consultation with the program director select 3 credits of coursework; a total of 6 credits is required. or Students may only complete one of the following: TEC224, TEC225, or TEC226. | 3 |
Term 4
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC144 | Industrial Sewing II | 2 | |||
| INT/TEC126 or TEC112AU or TEC121 or TEC161 or TEC224 or TEC225 or TEC226 or TEC232 or TEC233 or TEC240 |
Sewing for the Home or Sewing Clothing Accessories or Creative Sewing Machine Use or Digital Machine Embroidery Laboratory or Pattern Drafting or Pattern Design I or Draping for Fashion Design or Costume Construction or Computer-Assisted Pattern Making or Apparel Production Management | In consultation with the program director select 3 credits of coursework; a total of 6 credits is required. or Students may only complete one of the following: TEC224, TEC225, or TEC226. | 3 |
Term 5
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC124 | Advanced Apparel Construction | 3 | |||
| TEC130 | Alteration of Ready Made Garments | 3 | |||
| TEC146 | Manufacturing Sewing Methods I | 2 |
Term 6
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEC147 | Manufacturing Sewing Methods II | 2 | |||
| TEC298AA | Special Projects | 1 |
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=175470).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.