JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL-LIVELIHOOD TRACK
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
K to 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM – HOME ECONOMICS
DRESSMAKING (NC II) CURRICULUM GUIDE (320 Hours)
This is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to Dressmaking National Certificate Level II (NC II).
It covers five common competencies that a high school student ought to possess, namely:
1) using tools, equipment and paraphernalia;
2) performing mensuration and calculation;
3) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures;
4) maintaining tools, equipment and paraphernalia and;
5) reading and interpreting drawing designs.
The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following:
1) discussion on the relevance of the course;
2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course and;
3) exploration on career opportunities.
CONTENT
1. Basic concepts in Dressmaking/Tailoring
2. Relevance of the course
3. Career opportunities
CONTENT STANDARD
The learner demonstrates understanding of basic concepts and underlying theories in dressmaking/tailoring
PERFORMANCE STANDARD
The learner independently demonstrates common competencies in dressmaking/tailoring as prescribed in the TESDA Training Regulation.
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
1. Explain basic concepts in dressmaking/tailoring
2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Explore on opportunities for dressmaking/tailoring as a career
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES – PECs (PC)
LO 1. Recognize PECs needed in Dressmaking.
1.1. Assess one’s PECs: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits
1.2. Assess practitioner’s: characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits
1.3. Compare one’s PECS with that of a practitioner /entrepreneur
1.4. Align one’s PECS with that of a practitioner/entrepreneur
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Generate a business idea that relates with a career choice in Dressmaking.
1.1. Conduct SWOT analysis
1.2. Identify the different products/services available in the market
1.3. Compare different products/services in computer hardware servicing business
1.4. Determine the profile potential customers
1.5. Determine the profile potential competitors
1.6. Generate potential business idea based on the SWOT analysis
LESSON 1:USE OF SEWING TOOLS (UT)
LO 1. Identify sewing tools and equipment and their uses
1.1. Identify sewing tools and equipment
1.2. Classify sewing machines
1.3. Describe uses of sewing tools
LESSON 2: CARRY OUT MEASUREMENTS AND CALCULATIONS (MT)
LO 1. Obtain measurements
1.1. Select appropriate measuring tools
1.2. Take accurate body measurements
1.3. Read and record required measurements
LO 2. Perform simple calculations
2.1 Apply the systems of measurements
2.2 Perform simple calculations based on the job requirement
2.3 Demonstrates accurate reading measurements
LO 3. Estimate appropriate quantities
3.1 Practice the fundamentals of arithmetic operations
3.2 Estimate cost of project materials
LESSON 3. READ AND INTERPRET PRODUCT DESIGNS (ID)
LO 1. Read and interpret specifications of product design
1.1.Assess the appropriateness of design based on the client’s features
1.2.Read specifications
1.3.Apply the principles of design and color harmonies
LESSON 4. PERFORM BASIC MAINTENANCE (BM)
LO 1. Operate machine and assess its performance
1.1. Observe proper handling and cleaning of the machine
1.2. Identify correct procedures in machine operation
1.3. Resolve common machine troubles
LO 2. Clean and lubricate machine
2.1 Observe regular cleaning of machine
2.2 Follow the safety procedures in machine cleaning
2.3 Perform regular maintenance schedules
LESSON 5. PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
LO 2. Clean and lubricate machine
2.1 Observe regular cleaning of machine
2.2 Follow the safety procedures in machine cleaning
2.3 Perform regular maintenance schedules
LESSON 5. PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
LO 1. Identify and evaluate hazards and risks
1.1. Explain workplace hazards and risks
1.2. Identify hazards and risks in the workplace
1.3. Explain the causes of hazards and risks
This curriculum guide on DRESSMAKING leads to National Certificate Level II (NC II). This course is design for a high school student to develop knowledge, skills, and attributes to perform the tasks on DRESSMAKING.
It covers core competencies namely
1) Produce sleeping garments;
2) Produce children’s wear
CONCEPT REVIEW
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES – PECs (PECS)
LO 1. Assess Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies
1.1. Explain dimensions/clusters of PECs and the different characteristic traits per cluster
1.2. Evaluate one’s PECs
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 2. Understand the business environment and business ideas
2.1 Explain how different factors influence the business environment
2.2 Explain procedures for generating business ideas or identifying business opportunities
2.3 Generate business ideas and identify business opportunities
Quarter I
LESSON 1: PRODUCE SLEEPING GARMENTS (SG)
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for sleeping garments
1.1. Plan garment design
1.2. Take client’s body measurement
1.3. Draft basic/ block pattern
1.4. Manipulate Patterns
1.5. Cut final Pattern
LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for sleeping garments
2.1 Prepare materials
2.2 Lay- out and pin patterns on fabrics
2.3 Cut fabrics
Quarter II
LESSON 1: PRODUCE SLEEPING GARMENTS (SG)
LO 3. Assemble sleeping garments parts
3.1 Prepare cut parts
3.2 Sew and assemble sleeping garments parts
LO 4. Apply finishing touches on sleeping garments
4.1 Apply finishing touches
4.2 Alter completed garment
4.3 Press finished garment
4.4 Pack finished garment
Quarter III
LESSON 2: PRODUCE CHILDREN’S WEAR (CW)
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for children’s dress
1.1. Plan garment design
1.2. Take client’s body measurement
1.3. Draft basic/ block pattern
1.4. Manipulate Pattern
1.5. Cut final Pattern
LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for children’s dress
2.1 Prepare materials
2.2 Lay- out and pin pattern on fabric
2.3 Cut fabric
3.2 Sew and assemble children’s wear
LO 4. Apply finishing touches on children’s wear
4.1 Apply finishing touches
4.2 Alter completed garment
4.3 Press finished garment
4.4 Pack finished garment
This curriculum guide on Dressmaking leads to National Certificate Level II (NC II). This course is design for a high school student to develop knowledge, skills, and attitude to perform tasks on Dressmaking.
It covers three competencies that a grade 10 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess namely:
1) Produce ladies skirt;
2) Produce ladies blouse and
3) Produce ladies trousers.
The preliminaries of this specialization course includes the following:
1) Explain core concepts in dressmaking;
2) Discuss the relevance of the course
3) Explore on opportunities for dressmaking as a career.
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES – PECS
LO 1. Develop and strengthen PECs needed in Dressmaking.
1. Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
2. Use one’s PECs for a business or career choice
3. Create an action plan to ensure success in the business or career choice
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
LO 1. Develop a product/service in Dressmaking
1.1. Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
1.2. Identify what is of “Value” to the customer
1.3. Apply creativity and Innovative techniques to develop marketable product
1.4. Employ a Unique Selling Proposition (USP) to the product/service
LO 2. Select a business idea
2.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
2.2 Analyze a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set
2.3 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
LO 3. Develop a brand for the product
3.1 Identify the benefits of having a good brand
3.2 Enumerate the criteria in developing a brand
3.3 Create a unique product brand
Quarter 1
LESSON 1: PRODUCE LADIES’ SKIRTS (SK)
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for ladies skirts
1.1. Plan garment design
1.2. Take client’s body measurement
1.3. Draft basic/ block pattern
1.4. Manipulate Pattern
1.5. Cut final Pattern
LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for ladies skirts
2.1 Prepare materials
2.2 Lay- out and mark pattern on material
2.3 Cut materials
LO 3. Assemble garment parts for ladies skirts
3.1 Prepare cut parts
3.2 Sew and assemble athletic ladies skirts
3.3 Alter completed garment
Quarter II
LESSON 2: PRODUCE LADIES’ BLOUSE (BL)
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for ladies blouse
1.1. Plan garment design
1.2. Take client’s body measurement
1.3. Draft basic/ block pattern
1.4. Manipulate Pattern
1.5. Cut final Pattern
LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for ladies blouse
2.1 Prepare materials
2.2 Lay- out and mark pattern on material
2.3 Cut materials
LO 3. Assemble garment parts for ladies blouse
3.1 Prepare cut parts
3.2 Sew and assemble ladies blouse
3.3 Alter completed garment
LO 4. Apply finishing touches on ladies blouse
4.1 Apply finishing touches
4.2 Press finished garment
4.3 Pack finished garment
Quarter III
LESSON 3: PRODUCE LADIES’ TROUSERS (TR)
LO 1. Draft and cut pattern for ladies trousers
1.1. Plan garment design
1.2. Take client’s body measurement
1.3. Draft basic/ block pattern
1.4. Manipulate Pattern
1.5. Cut final Pattern
LO 2. Prepare and cut materials for ladies trousers
2.1 Prepare materials
2.2 Lay- out and mark pattern on material
2.3 Cut materials
Quarter IV
LESSON 3: PRODUCE LADIES’ TROUSERS (TR)
LO 3. Assemble garment parts for ladies trousers
3.1 Prepare cut parts
3.2 Sew and assemble ladies trousers
3.3 Alter completed garment
LO 4. Apply finishing touches on ladies trousers
4.1 Apply finishing touches
4.2 Press finished garment
4.3 Pack finished garment
Source: K to 12 Home Economics – Dressmaking Curriculum Guide
