Skill development in ready made garment(RMG) Presented by: Eng. Mohamed El-Sayaad

Definition & Portions in the RMG DepartmentPercentage Design1-2% Production75-80% Merchandising3-4% Quality3-4% Engineering/ Maintenance3-4% Support functions10-12% It’s done to help in Marketing, Training and assessment.

Minimum educated Operator ITI/ Diploma/ Minimum educated with 3-5 years experience Engineer/ Diploma/ Minimum years Experience Engineer/ 5-10 years Experience Manager Line/Shift supervisor Supervisor Operator Supervisor Operator Line/Shift supervisor Supervisor Operator Qualification requirements for RMG

Function LevelSkill required Procurement Purchase Manager Knowledge of fabric types and quality. Price cost calculation Negotiation skills. Sourcing and evaluation of suppliers. Purchase associate/ executive Calculation for consumption rates and wastage. Orders consumption follow up. Delivery time follow up. Knowledge of different kinds of fabric defects and other quality parameters. Liaison with the fabric manufacturers and dye houses. Color continuity cards & Tests required. Skill Requirements and Gaps

Functi on LevelSkill required Merchandising Senior Merchandiser Various production activities understanding Soft skills (specially for Export). Foreign languages speaking and writing. Ability to handle multiple accounts/customers. Understanding of costing's and different requirements for different buyers. Junior Merchandiser/ Merchandising Executive Reviewing materials used for garment manufacturing. Understanding of various production activities. Ability to work closely with other RMG departments. Time management skills to handle multiple orders. Basic computer skills.

Functio n LevelSkills required Design Designer Design and develop garments. Designs to suit the current trends in the requested market. Fashion trends in the key markets Elements of Design, Basics of Costing, Fabric Study, Pattern Making and Draping. Production Production manager Production planning. Quality control. Do it right from first time. Management skills

FunctionLevelSkills required Production Line Supervisor/ Floor Supervisor In-depth knowledge of production process and inspection methods. Knowledge of different type of fabrics and stitching processes. Ability to guide the sewing machine operators. Man-management skills to manage the shop floor. The Supervisor should be able to motivate the workers. Operator Good machine control. Knowledge of Pattern making. Knowledge of machines faults and maintenance procedures. Knowledge of machine and fabric faults. Ability to sew complete garment.

Functi on LevelSkills required Quality Quality control executive Quality requirements. Understanding of the customer requirements. Knowledge of international standards is desirable. Knowledge of in line and final quality testing procedures. Ability to understand and prevent defects.

Overview of skill requirements

Skill Building scope Course typeCourse content Apparel Manufacturing Pattern making & Garment Construction. Quality control & work study. Production Planning and Control. Computer based tools. Fashion Design Fashion styling and illustration. Pattern making and draping. Merchandising(including costing). Design studio activities. Portfolio presentation. Quality Assurance knowing all the processes from quality prospective.

Course typeCourse content Knitwear Manufacturing Pattern making for knits Quality control & work study. Production Planning and Control Computer based tools. Production Supervision and Quality Control Inspection methods & Quality Systems. Sewing and Supervision skills. Sewing Machine Technician Maintenance and precautions. Sewing Machine Operators Basic sewing machine control Threading & Sewing of different shapes Quality standards Maintenance of sewing machine.

Qualified Man power and training of trainers Measurable tools Technology transfer And upgrade Research and development through different institutions. Time and work study importance Design and Fashion are key tools for RMG. Management, systems, standards and procedures. Observation