👉 Relocate to Canada Today!

Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada

Education

WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making

WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making. WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making is available for all candidates who want to participate in the examination. The West African examination council (WAEC) has officially introduced a syllabus that will guide all the WAEC candidates who wish to write the WAEC examination this year. For a very successful WAEC Garment Making examination for this year, you need to check out the available areas of concentration. It has been divided into sections with chapters, followed by the topics to be covered in preparation for the exams. In the WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making, you will also see the format of how the WAEC Garment Making questions will be presented. Jamb form 

There are always 3 sections to answer questions from. Paper 1 is Objective questions, paper 2is essay questions and 3 contain practical works. Where paper one (1) carries 40 minutes for 40 marks; paper two (2) carries 45 minutes for 40 marks while paper three (3) carries 40 minutes for 40 marks. WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making


👉 Relocate to Canada Today!

Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada

WAEC Syllabus for Garment Making

This WAEC syllabus is for both the O’level WAEC and General Certificate Examination (GCE) candidates. Final year students in the senior secondary school level and external candidates are eligible to make use of this syllabus and prepare ahead of the examination.

See the full detailed information concerning the WAEC Garment Making Syllabus below.

  PREAMBLE

The course in Garment Making at the senior secondary school level is intended to satisfy the generic desire of every woman/man to learn garment-making skills. This will enable learners earn their livelihood by way of effective sewing of garments, creating jobs and be self-reliant after graduation.

OBJECTIVES

The Garment Making syllabus is aimed at testing the basic knowledge and understanding of candidates in: Pounds to Naira

  1. Manipulative skills that will enable students to effectively function in their community and the larger society;
  2. Developing interest and passion for garment making/design which will lead students to start up self–employed ventures;
  3. Creativity, aesthetic values, attitudes and skills development;
  4. Developing interest in locally made fabrics and self-made articles;
  5. Appreciating entrepreneurship / small businesses for job / wealth creation towards improving the individual, family and the nation;
  6. Appreciating the dignity of labour;
  7. The selection, use and maintenance of sewing equipment;
  8. Selection of appropriate clothing for all occasions and figure types;
  9. Pattern making and freehand cutting.

EXAMINATION SCHEME

There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3; all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 will a composite paper to be taken at one sitting. Pounds to Naira

PAPER 1:         This will comprise forty multiple-choice questions to be answered in 40 minutes for 40 marks.

PAPER 2:         This will comprise five short essay questions out of which candidates will answer four  within 45 minutes for 40 marks.

👉 Relocate to Canada Today!

Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to Canada

PAPER 3:         This will be a test of practical work. It will comprise four short structured questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions in 40 minutes for 40 marks. Jamb Result

 DETAILED SYLLABUS

TOPIC CONTENTS
1.  INTRODUCTION TO GARMENT  

     MAKING

 

(a) The importance of clothes/garments

 

 

i.    Reasons for wearing clothes/ garment

ii.   Identification of clothing items

iii.   Identification of clothes/garments for

different occasions

 

(b)       The Concept of Garment Designing

 

i.    Definition of garment designing

ii.   Principles of design

iii.  Element of design

iv.   Factors that influence garment designing

e.g. age, figure type, etc Dollar to Naira Rate

 

(c)        Economic importance of Garment

Designing

 

i.  Importance of garment designing to the

individual, the family

ii.  Economic value of garment making

 

(d)       Entrepreneurship in Garment Making

 

i.  Entrepreneurship /small business management

ii.  Qualities of an entrepreneur

iii.  Advantages of entrepreneurship

iv.  Factors to be considered when going into

garment making business

 

2.   SEWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

 

(a)  Simple sewing tools and equipment

 

 

i.  Identification of various types of sewing tools and

equipment

ii.  Classification of sewing tools and equipment

according to functions viz: Npower Recruitment

 

–          Measuring

–           Marking

–           Cutting

–            Joining

–            Pressing

–            Fitting

–            Storing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a.    The sewing machine

 

 

 

b.    Care of sewing tools and equipment

 

 

 

c.    Common machine faults and remedies or solutions

 

 

iii.   Points to consider in choosing sewing tools

and equipment

 

i.   Types of sewing machine

ii.   Use of different types of sewing machines

iii.  Parts of a sewing machine and their functions

 

i.   Importance of care and maintenance of sewing tools and equipment Waec Result

ii.   Care of simple sewing tools and equipment

iii.  Care and maintenance of a sewing machine

 

i.   Common machine faults /problems

ii. Solutions/remedies to the machine problems

iii.  Improper use of machine parts

3.  BASIC SEWING PROCESSES

a.    Basic stitches

 

 

 

b.    Seams and seam finishes

 

 

 

c.     Disposal of fullness

 

 

 

 

d.    Facing and interfacings

 

 

 

 

e.    Facings and inter facings

 

 

 

 

i.   Types of stitches: temporary and permanent

ii.  Uses of various stitches

iii.  Procedures for making stitches

 

i.   Seams

ii.  Types of seams and where they are used

iii. Types of seam finishes

iv.   Points to consider when choosing a seam

 

i.  Methods of disposing fullness e.g. dart, pleats,

gathers, etc

ii.  Procedures for making darts, pleats, gather, etc.

 

i.   Types of facings

ii.   Functions of facing

iii.  Types and functions of interfacings

iv.  Other edge finishes

 

i.  Types of openings

ii.  Types of fastenings

iii. Functions of openings and fastenings

 

 

 

 

 

4. THE CONCEPT OF PATTERNS

a.    Patterns

 

 

 

 

b.    Ways of obtaining patterns

 

 

c.    The freehand method

 

 

d.    Body measurements

 

 

 

e.    Drafting of bodice block

 

 

f.     Drafting of shirt block

 

 

g.    Drafting of basic sleeve blocks

 

 

h.    Drafting of basic collar

 

 

 

i.  Drafting basic skirt blocks

 

 

 

 

 

 

j.  Drafting of basic trouser blocks

 

 

 

i.    Pattern drafting

ii.   Advantages of the use of patterns

iii.  Tools and equipment for pattern drafting

iv.  Pattern markings and symbols Jamb form 

 

Different ways of obtaining patterns e.g. draping, flat pattern method, and computer-aided design, etc.

 

i.   Freehand method of cutting

ii.  Techniques involved in freehand method of cutting

 

i.   Importance of taking accurate body measurements

ii.  Essential body parts to be measured

iii.  Procedure for taking body measurements

 

i.  Measurements for drafting bodice block

ii.  Drafting  bodice blocks

 

i.  Measurement for drafting skirt block

ii. Drafting of skirt block

 

i.   Measurements for drafting the sleeve blocks

ii.  Drafting the sleeve block

 

 

i.   Measurements for drafting the basic collars

ii.  Drafting of basic collars e.g. peter-pan/ flat collars,

tie collars,

 

i.    Measurements for drafting skirt blocks

ii.   Drafting of skirt blocks

iii.   Adaptation of skirt patterns

iv.   Techniques of pattern adaptation viz: darts

manipulation, slash  and spreading methods

v.    Adaptation of skirt styles from the skirt blocks

 

i.  Measurement for drafting trouser blocks

ii. Drafting of trouser blocks

iii. Adaptation of trouser and knicker patterns

iv.  Adaptation of different trouser styles from trouser blocks

 

 

 

 

 

k.  Adaptation of other outfits, e.g.  

gowns, jumpers, e.t.c.

 

 

i.  Adaptation of gowns from bodice/blouse patterns

ii.  Adaptation of jumpers from the shirt/trouser block of

patterns

 

5.  FIGURE TYPES AND GARMENT

     MAKING

a.    Figure types

 

 

 

b.    Fabric selections for the various figure types

 

 

 

 

 

c.    Choice of styles

 

 

 

i.  The three main figure types

ii.  Variations of the main figure types

 

 

i.  Colour suitable for the various figure types

ii.  Texture appropriate for the various figure types

iii. Design / pattern suitable for the various figure

iv. Design / pattern suitable for the various figure types

e.g. lines, prints, e.t.c.

 

i.   Styles suitable for various figure types e.g. figure with

large burst, figures with large hips, figures with thin

waist, e.t.c.

ii.   Solving figure problems using styles features

 

6. ADAPTATION OF PATTERNS

a.    Adaptation of blouse patterns

 

 

 

b.    Adaptation of skirt pattern

 

 

c.    Adaptation of sleeves

 

 

 

d.    Adaptation of collars

i.

 

i.  Meaning of pattern adaptation

ii. Techniques of pattern adaptation e.g. darts manipulating,

slashing, and spreading, e.t.c.

iii. Adaptation of blouse patterns using the bodice blocks

 

i. Techniques of pattern adaptation (continue)

ii. Adaptation of skirt styles using the skirt blocks

 

i.  Techniques of pattern adaptation with emphases on

slashing and spreading method

ii.  Adaptation of sleeve styles using the basic sleeve blocks

 

i.   Adaptation of collar styles using the basic collar blocks

ii.  Adaptation of some collars from necklines of

blouse/  skirts

 

 

 

7. SEWING OF BLOUSES /SHIRTS

a.    Practical construction of blouse / skirt

 

 

b.    Practical construction of skirt, trousers, gowns and jumpers

 

 

i.  The unit method of sewing

ii.  Application of the unit method and basic sewing

processes in making blouse and skirts

 

i.  Revisions of the unit method of garment making

business

ii.  Application of the basic garment making processes

in sewing skirts, trousers, gowns and jumpers

 

8. SETTING UP A GARMENT    

     BUSINESS

 

a.    Minimum requirements for setting up a garment making business

 

b.    Factors that can affect small business

 

c.    Financing a business

 

 

 

d.    Profit / price fixing

 

 

 

e.    Customer relationship

 

 

 

f.     Record keeping

 

 

 

g.    Promoting a business

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

i.  Basic requirement for garment making business

ii.  Estimate of the cost of the minimum requirements

 

 

i.  Factors that contribute to success of small businesses

ii. Factors that contribute to failure of small businesses

 

i.  Finance

ii.  Sources of finance for a small business

iii.  Managing finance

 

i.  Determination of profit margin

ii.  Factors to consider in fixing a price

 

 

i.  Maintaining healthy customer relationship

ii.  Customer credit

 

 

i.  Types of records necessary for small businesses

ii. Importance if record keeping.

 

 

i.  Meaning of business promotion

ii.  Types of promotion activities

iii. Importance of business promotion

 

ITEMS REQUIRED FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING OF GARMENT MAKING

  1. Different types of sewing machines
  2. Large cutting table
  3. Storage cupboard or wardrobe
  4. Standing mirror
  5. Dress form
  6. Pressing Iron
  7. Long ruler
  8. T – squire
  9. Arm hole/neckline curves
  10. Cutting shears
  11. Paper scissors
  12. Needles ( hand sewing)
  13. Machine needles
  14. Hangers
  15. Ironing sheets and blankets
  16. Long mirror
  17. Screen
  18. Ironing boards
  19. Tracing wheel
  20. Pins
  21. Pin cushions
  22. Seam reaper
  23. Brooms, brushes and duster
  24. Waste paper bins
  25. Tailor’s chalk
  26. Brown paper
  27. Calico

Check and Confirm: How much is Dollar to Naira               Pounds to Naira Rate Today

📢 We are hiring writers!

Article Writing Jobs - We are hiring good freelance writers - Click here to apply

Copyright Warning!

Contents on this website may not be republished, reproduced, or redistributed either in whole or in part without due permission or acknowledgment. . Proper acknowledgment includes, but not limited to (a) LINK BACK TO THE ARTICLE in the case of re-publication on online media, (b) Proper referencing in the case of usage in research, magazine, brochure, or academic purposes,. . All contents are protected by the Digital Millennium Copyright Act 1996 (DMCA). . . The images, except where otherwise indicated, are taken directly from the web, if some images were inserted by mistake violating the copyright, please contact the administrator for immediate removal.
. We publish all content with good intentions. If you own this content & believe your copyright was violated or infringed, please contact us  for immediate removal.

Infoguide Editor

InfoGuide Nigeria is a team of Resource Persons and Consultants led by Ifiokobong Ibanga. Page maintained by Ifiokobong Ibanga. If you need a personal assistance on this topic, kindly contact us.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Back to top button

It looks like you're using an ad blocker!

This website InfoGuideNigeria.com is maintained by the advertising revenue and we noticed you have ad-blocking enabled. Please disable Ad-Blocker