Course Name: Apparel Merchandising
Class: 6 month (total number of classes = 24 weeks × 2 classes per week =
48 classes)(48 classes × 2 hours per class = 96 hours)
Module 1: Introduction to Merchandising & RMG Industry
Class 1-5:
1. Class 1: Foundation of Merchandising & Introduction to RMG Industry
2. Class 2: Role of Merchandiser
3. Class 3: Buyer Dealings
4. Class 4: Order Finalization & Pre-Merchandising Process
5. Class 5: Pre-Production Activities
Class 6:
● Test 1 for Module 1: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Case Study
Module 2: Quality Control & Inspection
Class 7-11:
1. Class 7: Quality Controlling System
2. Class 8: Fabric Inspection Procedure, Defect Identification & Causes
3. Class 9: In-Line & Pre-Final Inspection Process
4. Class 10: Garment Parts, Measurement, & Trimming
5. Class 11: Care Labeling
Class 12:
● Test 2 for Module 2: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Practical Task
Module 3: Textile Fundamentals & Testing
Class 13-17:
1. Class 13: Textile & Testing
2. Class 14: Fiber, Yarn, & Fabric Study
3. Class 15: Fabric Inspection, Textile Testing & Finishing
4. Class 16: Dyeing, Printing & Finishing
5. Class 17: Textile Testing & Quality Control Methods
Class 18:
● Test 3 for Module 3: Objective, Practical Task, Short Answer
Module 4: Garment Manufacturing Processes
Class 19-23:
1. Class 19: Garment Manufacturing (Knitwear, Cutting Room Technology)
2. Class 20: Garment Manufacturing: Stores, Sample Section, Cutting Section
3. Class 21: Garment Washing Techniques
4. Class 22: Industrial Washing Method (Dry & Wet Processes)
5. Class 23: Review of Garment Manufacturing Processes
Class 24:
● Test 4 for Module 4: Multiple Choice, Practical Task, Short Answer
Module 5: Production Planning & Engineering
Class 25-29:
1. Class 25: Production Engineering (Work-Study)
2. Class 26: Operation Breakdown & Line Layout for Garment Sewing
3. Class 27: Method Study & Work Measurement
4. Class 28: Production Planning & Control (Capacity Calculation, Scheduling)
5. Class 29: Review of Production Planning Concepts
Class 30:
● Test 5 for Module 5: Objective, Short Answer, Practical Task
Module 6: Material Consumption & Costing
Class 31-35:
1. Class 31: Material Consumption (Fabric, Thread, Accessories, Packing)
2. Class 32: Garment Costing & Pricing
3. Class 33: Consumption & Costing (Sweater, Woven, Knit Garments)
4. Class 34: Practical Session on Costing & Pricing
5. Class 35: Review of Material Consumption & Costing Methods
Class 36:
● Test 6 for Module 6: Objective, Practical Task (Garment Costing), Short Answer
Module 7: Compliance & Industry Standards
Class 37-39:
1. Class 37: Compliance Issues & International Standards (WRAP/BSCI/SA8000)
2. Class 38: Compliance (Physical Standards, Labour Laws)
3. Class 39: Review of Compliance & Industry Standards
Class 40:
● Test 7 for Module 7: Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Practical Compliance Checklist
Task
Module 8: Pattern Making & Style Development
Class 41-43:
1. Class 41: Industrial Pattern
2. Class 42: Technical Package & Style Analysis
3. Class 43: Product Development & Range Development
Class 44:
● Test 8 for Module 8: Objective, Practical Task (Pattern Making), Short Answer
Module 9: Supply Chain & Commercial Procedures
Class 45-46:
1. Class 45: Supply Chain Management
2. Class 46: Commercial Procedures & Payment Terms (L/C, Internal/External
Communication)
Class 47:
● Test 9 for Module 9: Objective, Short Answer, Supply Chain Flow Task
Final Class 48:
● Final Project Submission Day: Students will submit their final project, which involves:
1. Creating a complete technical package for a new garment product.
2. Developing a production plan, including costing, supply chain, and compliance
checklist.
3. Presenting a buyer communication strategy based on a real-world garment order.
Final Project Requirements:
1. Technical Package:
○ Create an industrial pattern and technical package for a garment of your choice
(woven/knit).
2. Production Plan:
○ Prepare a detailed production plan, including consumption calculation, costing,
and pricing.
3. Compliance Checklist:
○ Develop a compliance checklist aligned with WRAP/BSCI/SA8000 standards for
your garment production plan.
4. Supply Chain Flow:
○ Submit a supply chain flow diagram outlining procurement, production, and
delivery stages.
5. Buyer Communication:
○ Create a strategy for handling buyer negotiations, order finalization, and ongoing
communication throughout the production process.
Course Name: Apparel Merchandising
Class: 6 month (total number of classes = 8 weeks × 5 classes per week =
40 classes)(40 classes × 2 hours per class = 80 hours)
Module 1: Introduction to Merchandising & RMG Industry
Class 1-4:
1. Class 1: Foundation of Merchandising & Introduction to RMG Industry
2. Class 2: Role of Merchandiser
3. Class 3: Buyer Dealings
4. Class 4: Order Finalization & Pre-Merchandising Process
Class 5:
● Test 1 for Module 1: Multiple Choice, Short Answer
Module 2: Quality Control & Inspection
Class 6-9:
1. Class 6: Quality Controlling System
2. Class 7: Fabric Inspection Procedure, Defect Identification & Causes
3. Class 8: In-Line & Pre-Final Inspection Process
4. Class 9: Care Labeling
Class 10:
● Test 2 for Module 2: Multiple Choice, Short Answer
Module 3: Textile Fundamentals & Testing
Class 11-14:
1. Class 11: Textile & Testing
2. Class 12: Fiber, Yarn, & Fabric Study
3. Class 13: Fabric Inspection, Textile Testing & Finishing
4. Class 14: Dyeing, Printing & Finishing
Class 15:
● Test 3 for Module 3: Objective, Practical Task
Module 4: Garment Manufacturing Processes
Class 16-20:
1. Class 16: Garment Manufacturing (Knitwear, Cutting Room Technology)
2. Class 17: Garment Manufacturing: Stores, Sample Section, Cutting Section
3. Class 18: Garment Washing Techniques
4. Class 19: Industrial Washing Method (Dry & Wet Processes)
5. Class 20: Review of Garment Manufacturing Processes
Class 21:
● Test 4 for Module 4: Multiple Choice, Practical Task
Module 5: Production Planning & Engineering
Class 22-26:
1. Class 22: Production Engineering (Work-Study)
2. Class 23: Operation Breakdown & Line Layout for Garment Sewing
3. Class 24: Method Study & Work Measurement
4. Class 25: Production Planning & Control (Capacity Calculation, Scheduling)
5. Class 26: Review of Production Planning Concepts
Class 27:
● Test 5 for Module 5: Objective, Short Answer
Module 6: Material Consumption & Costing
Class 28-32:
1. Class 28: Material Consumption (Fabric, Thread, Accessories, Packing)
2. Class 29: Garment Costing & Pricing
3. Class 30: Consumption & Costing (Sweater, Woven, Knit Garments)
4. Class 31: Practical Session on Costing & Pricing
5. Class 32: Review of Material Consumption & Costing Methods
Class 33:
● Test 6 for Module 6: Objective, Practical Task (Garment Costing)
Module 7: Compliance & Industry Standards
Class 34-36:
1. Class 34: Compliance Issues & International Standards (WRAP/BSCI/SA8000)
2. Class 35: Compliance (Physical Standards, Labour Laws)
3. Class 36: Review of Compliance & Industry Standards
Class 37:
● Test 7 for Module 7: Multiple Choice, Short Answer
Module 8: Pattern Making & Style Development
Class 38-39:
1. Class 38: Industrial Pattern & Technical Package
2. Class 39: Product Development & Range Development
Class 40:
● Test 8 for Module 8: Objective, Practical Task (Pattern Making)
Final Project Submission
● Final Project Submission Day: Students will submit their final project in Class 40,
which involves:
1. Creating a complete technical package for a new garment product.
2. Developing a production plan, including costing, supply chain, and compliance
checklist.
3. Presenting a buyer communication strategy based on a real-world garment order.
