# Clothing Alterations Management (Certificate of Competency)

Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Home Economics (NC)

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**Award Type:** Certificate of Competency

**The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in Clothing Alterations Management will:**

1.  Identify the components of a custom tailored garments.
2.  Analyze the techniques of traditional tailoring and select time saving modern methods that achieve comparable results.
3.  Select appropriate fabric, interfacings, and notions for a quality, tailored garment.
4.  Alter a pattern of a tailored garment for a custom fit.
5.  Define factors that contribute to high quality sewing.
6.  Research and use sewing methods appropriate for luxury fabrics such as wool, silk, and lace.
7.  Analyze a garment's need for internal support, shaping, and structure.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **A total of 544 hours is required for the certificate.** | |  |
| **Required core courses:** | | 420-479 |
| HOEC 7100A | Beg Clothing Construction | 15-20 |
| HOEC 7101A | Clothing Construction 2 | 60-68 |
| HOEC 7103A | Clothing Alterations | 60-68 |
| HOEC 7105A | Sewing With Special Fabrics | 60-68 |
| HOEC 7108A | Serger Sewing | 45-51 |
| HOEC 7115A | Fitting & Pattern Alterations | 60-68 |
| HOEC 7106 | Modern Tailoring Techniques | 60-68 |
| HOEC 7112A | Clothing Construction 3 | 60-68 |
| **Plus one course selected from the following:** | | 45-51 |
| HOEC 7110A | Embroidery Machine Basics | 45-51 |
| HOEC 7111A | Creative Sewing | 45-51 |
| HOEC 7167A | Sewing for the Home | 45-51 |
| **Total** | | **465-530** |