Clothing Alterations Management
Certificate of Competency Home Economics (NC) · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Certificate of Competency
The graduate of the Certificate of Competency in Clothing Alterations Management will:
- Identify the components of a custom tailored garments.
- Analyze the techniques of traditional tailoring and select time saving modern methods that achieve comparable results.
- Select appropriate fabric, interfacings, and notions for a quality, tailored garment.
- Alter a pattern of a tailored garment for a custom fit.
- Define factors that contribute to high quality sewing.
- Research and use sewing methods appropriate for luxury fabrics such as wool, silk, and lace.
- 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 | |