Foundation in Acting | Windward Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Judgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoringComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionCritical Thinking

Knowledge

Customer and Personal ServiceAdministration and Management

Abilities

Manual DexterityFinger DexterityArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionControl PrecisionInformation OrderingCategory FlexibilityVisualizationMultilimb CoordinationVisual Color Discrimination

Tasks

Select thread, twine, cord, or yarn to be used, and thread needles.
Measure and align parts, fasteners, or trimmings, following seams, edges, or markings on parts.
Trim excess threads or edges of parts, using scissors or knives.
Patch materials, such as cotton or leather.

Technology

Graphics or photo imaging softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareOptical character reader OCR or scanning softwareSpreadsheet softwareOffice suite software

Tools

Computer laser printersEmbroidery machinesFabric shearsFoot rulesGridded rulersLacing fidsLaptop computersLeather punchesMeasuring tapesNeedle threadersOverstitchersPressing ironsSeam gaugesSeam rippersSewing awls

Work Values

IndependenceSupportWorking ConditionsAchievementRelationshipsRecognition

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium51-6051.00	Sewers, Hand	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Thread, twine, cord, and yarn selection — evaluate material properties and choose appropriate supplies for specific article types with minimal supervisor input in a production environment.
Needle threading and tool setup — complete efficiently and independently at the start of each shift to meet daily production targets.
Part measurement and alignment — apply consistent measurement techniques to align seams, edges, and markings across multiple article styles on a busy production floor.
Felling and fagoting techniques — perform accurately on recurring product types, adjusting stitch tension as needed to meet quality standards.
Embroidery and decorative stitching — execute standard patterns on apparel or soft goods with steady hand control and acceptable production speed.
Thread and edge trimming — carry out with scissors or knives in a timely, accurate manner while managing multiple pieces across a work cycle.
Reinforcement stitching — apply to stress points on mattresses, toys, wigs, or bookbinding components following established reinforcement schedules.
Production pacing — monitor personal output against daily quotas and adjust work rhythm to meet shift deadlines without sacrificing stitch quality.
Workstation troubleshooting — identify common issues such as needle breakage or thread tangling and resolve them with limited downtime during a production run.
Verbal communication — relay material shortages, quality concerns, or process questions clearly to supervisors and co-workers on the production floor.

Program Details

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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