Courses of Study : Career Tech: Human Services

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
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1 ) Compare the construction, fitting, and finishing of sample garments in various fabrics.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
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2 ) Analyze the history of fashion design to determine fads and trends that impact custom tailoring of garments.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
3 ) Utilize appropriate tailoring techniques and processes to alter, repair, and customize apparel products.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
4 ) Analyze fit of garment to determine necessary alterations.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
5 ) Identify information and standard alteration symbols included on tailoring alteration tags.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
6 ) Sketch garment details for use in customizing or altering garments.

•  Altering fashion design using various fabrics and trimmings
•  Combining various fabric textures and patterns
Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
7 ) Create a collection of garments by draping various fabrics.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
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8 ) Define terms commonly used in commercial textile and apparel care.

Examples: enzymes, surfactants, biodegradable

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
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9 ) Identify equipment and supplies and the use of each in textile and apparel care.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
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10 ) Practice commercial care of textile and apparel products, including cleaning, laundering, and pressing.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
11 ) Analyze characteristics of textile and apparel products to meet product specification.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
12 ) Describe routine tasks performed in a tailoring business.

Examples: opening and closing, receiving and handling cash, creating work orders, housekeeping, staffing

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
13 ) Organize an inventory of supplies, notions, fabrics, equipment, and tools.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
14 ) Analyze policies for dealing with customer complaints to achieve customer satisfaction.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
15 ) Determine the impact of technology on the management and operations of a tailoring business.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
16 ) Determine fiscal management factors related to the tailoring business.

Human Services (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Tailoring
All Resources: 0
17 ) Demonstrate business practices required to operate a tailoring business, including determining prices; collecting payment; keeping customer job books; utilizing bookkeeping and accounting practices; and writing sales receipts, purchase orders, and invoices.