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Qualifications awarded by foreign bodies need to be recognised or pegged with a particular MQF Level by the MQRIC office within NCFHE.
For related training offered by other educational institutions, it is advisable to consult the list of accredited courses on the NCFHE website.
Knowledge and skills
Sewing, Embroidery and Related Workers are expected to have:
• Knowledge of sewing and embroidery techniques
• The ability of using a sewing machine and other required tools and machinery
• Good eyesight and normal colour vision
• Budgeting and financial skills (in case of
self-employment)
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
Transferable skills should include:
• Written and verbal communication skills in Maltese and/or English
• Numeracy skills
• Customer care skills
• Organisational and planning skills
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Time management skills and the ability to
work under pressure and adhere to tight
deadlines
• The ability to work independently
Additional qualities
These may include:
• A sense of initiative
• Accuracy
• An interest in fashion
• Arm-hand steadiness
• Attention to detail
• Creativity
• Manual dexterity
• Patience
Related career opportunities
• Fashion Designer
• Garment and Related Patternmaker and
Cutter
• Sewing Machine Operator
• Tailor, Dressmaker, Furrier and Hatter
• Upholsterer and Related Worker
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