AAFA EF Curriculum-Revised Weighting (Comp. Grid)

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competency requirement level Weighting Course Course Course Course Competency

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Course Course Course Course

Code Weight Code Weight Code Weight Code Weight

1 Sewn Products Overview 4 Example TXT 112 0.5 TXT 184 0.25 TXT 191 0.1 85%

1.1 B Comprehend the historic development Initital:

and influence on present and future trends Review:

of the global sewn products industry Revised:

Final:

1.2 B Comprehend interrelationships among suppliers Initital:

producers, retailers, and consumers Review:

Revised:

Final:

1.3 B Comprehend the relationship among fashion, basic Initital:

staple, and seasonal goods on production Review:

Revised:

Final:

1.4B Comprehend the integration of creative design, Initital:

technical design, customization, and mass production Review:

Revised:

Final:

1.5.D Analyze impact of technology on product Initital:

development, merchandising, markets and production, Review:

and multichannel distribution Revised:

Final:

Review Points Earned - Initial

Comments: Percent Earned - Initial

Points Earned - Review

Percent Earned - Review

Points Earned - Revised

Revised Percent Earned - Revised

Points Earned - Final

Percent Earned - Final

Comments: Maximum Possible 20







2 Textiles 4

2.1 A Know the basic generic fibers, yarn structures Initital:

fabrications, finishes and coloration Review:

Revised:

Final:

2.2 B Comprehend labeling laws and regulations for Initital:

domestic and international markets Review:

Revised:

Final:

2.3 D Analyze fabric performance based on fiber content Initital:

yarn structures, fabrications, finishes and color Review:

Revised:

Final:

2.4 F Evaluate the compatibility of textile materials Initital:

and their suitability to end use, using Review:

appropriate lab equipment Revised:

Final:

2.5D Analyze fabric problem and that impact on cost, Initital:

production, and product performance Review:

Revised:

Final:

Points Earned - Initial

Review Percent Earned - Initial

Comments: Points Earned - Review



Percent Earned - Revised



Revised Maximum Possible 20

Comments:







3 Marketing 4

3.1 B Comprehend buyer behavior and what constitutes Initital:

value in a product or service from the perspectives Review:

of the manufacturer, retailer, and consumer Revised:

Final:

3.2 B Comprehend the interdependence within the Initital:

firm's functional areas relative to inventory Review:

level, turn time, gross margin, reorder points. Revised:

cost-volume-profit analysis, marginal analysis, etc. Final:

3.3 B Comprehend trend analysis relative to developing Initital:

a marketing plan Review:

Revised:

Final:

3.4 D Analyze needs of niche markets relative Initital:

to product line and sales forecast Review:

Revised:

Final:

3.5 F Evaluate global and domestic marketing strategies Initital:

and channels of distribution relative to the Review:

mission of the firm, target customers and Revised:

Final:

product life cycles









Comments: Maximum Points 20







4 Merchandising 4

4.1 B Comprehend the use of market research relative Initital:

to line development and product development Review:

Revised:

Final:

4.2 B Comprehend the role of merchandising in coordinating Initital:

the forecasting , development, and presentation of Review:

the product line Revised:

Final:

4.3 B Comprehend the development of salable merchandise Initital:

assortments relative to size distribution, Review:

color, style and price range Revised:

Final:

4.4 B Comprehend the needs for capacity, time and cost Initital:

constrainment on line & product development Review:

Revised:

Final:

4.5 B Comprehend management of SKUs, Initital:

assortment planning, production and sell through Review:

Revised:

Final:
















5 Product development 4

5.1B Understand the concepts of product development, Initital:

relative to cost requirements, aesthetic Review:

requirements producibility and market needs Revised:

Final:

5.2B Understanding the relationship of pattern development, Initital:

sizing, grading, styling, materials selection, & assembly Review:

Revised:

Final:

5.3D Analyze stitch and seam structures relative to materials Initital:

garment design, equipment, quality and cost Review:

Revised:

Final:

5.4E Synthesize specifications for the intended performance Initital:

of materials, production, sizing and performance Review:

of finished products Revised:

Final:
















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6 Concepts of sizing and fit

6.1 B Comprehend basic sizing systems based on body Initital:

proportions of men, women, children and special Review:

dimensional needs Revised:

Final:

6.2 B Comprehend the effect and use of body scanning Initital:

and assembly processes on garment fit Review:

Revised:

Final:

6.3 D Analyze factors that affect body scanning Initital:

on fit and the assembly process Review:

Revised:

Final:

6.4F Evaluate fit relative to specific end use, Initital:

aesthetics, and comfort Review:

Revised:

Final:
















7 Pattern development 3

7.1 B Comprehend grading concepts and Initital:

interrelationships of grade rules Review:

relative to garment fit Revised:

Final:

7.2 D Analyze the effect of fabric performance on Initital:

pattern development and fabric consumption Review:

Revised:

Final:

7.3 D Analyze use of markings and seam allowances, Initital:

relative to garment assembly, efficiency, and quality Review:

Revised:

Final:

7.4 F Evaluate pattern development relative Initital:

to garment construction methods Review:

Revised:

Final:
















8 Stitchology 3

8.1 F Evaluate application, use, and performance of various Initital:

stitch and seam classes as identified in US std 751a Review:

and ASTM 9263 Revised:

Final:

8.2 F Evaluate thread characteristics relative to end-use Initital:

and performance Review:

Revised:

Final:
















9 Material Utilization 2

9.1 B Comprehend the different systems for Initital:

producing markers Review:

Revised:

Final:

9.2 D Analyze factors affecting material utilization Initital:

including style change, size distribution, Review:

fabric selection, width, quality standards Revised:

Final:

and pattern engineering

9.3 D Analyze marker parameters including marker length Initital:

section length, usable fabric width, nap, Review:

matching, grain, ply versus pair, and shading Revised:

Final:

9.4 E Synthesize efficient markers manually Initital:

and with computer Review:

Revised:

Final:
















10 Spreading 2

10.1 B Comprehend types of spreading methods for Initital:

various types of fabric Review:

Revised:

Final:

10.2 B Comprehend the relationships between patterns, Initital:

marker development, spreading procedures, materials Review:

and garment specifications Revised:

Final:

10.3 B Comprehend the operation and application of basic Initital:

spreading equipment including manual Review:

semi automatic, fully automatic Revised:

Final:

10.4B Comprehend the relationship of technology Initital:

applications to the spreading process Review:

Revised:

Final:

10.5B Comprehend the costs and procedures for shading Initital:

and handling fabric defects in the spreading Review:

process including knit or woven, Revised:

Final:

tubular and open fabrics

10.6D Analyze effect of spreading procedures on Initital:

garment quality and material utilization Review:

Revised:

Final:
















11 Cutting 2

11.1 B Comprehend applications for the various types Initital:

of cutting equipment including straight, rotary, Review:

band knives, die cutters, computerized knife and Revised:

Final:

laser cutting systems, notching and drilling equipment

11.2 B Comprehend appropriate applications of safety and Initital:

quality procedures for spreading and cutting Review:

Revised:

Final:

11.3 B Comprehend the methods and applications of shade Initital:

control, splitting, bundling, take-off procedures Review:

Revised:

Final:
















12 Methods Analysis 1

12.1 D Analyze the use and application of machines Initital:

work aids, handling, and automation to Review:

maximize efficiency Revised:

Final:

12.2 D Analyze the methods to maximize the use of Initital:

equipment, safety, ergonomics, training, Review:

and efficiency needed for garment production Revised:

Final:

12.3 D Analyze and develop methods that will meet Initital:

quality standards of customers, internal and external Review:

Revised:

Final:

12.4 E Synthesize training programs for direct labor Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:
















Work measurement 1

13.1 B Comprehend various types of work measurement Initital:

13 techniques including Time Studies, Standard data, Review:

etc., and their relationship to pay and performance Revised:

Final:

13.2 B Comprehend the motivation techniques required to Initital:

substantiate the results of work measurement Review:

Revised:

Final:

13.3 B Comprehend the use and installation of various Initital:

systems for employee payment Review:

Revised:

Final:

13.4 D Analyze operations for element breakdown relative Initital:

to efficiency and human factors Review:

Revised:

Final:

13.5 E Develop production standards Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:
















14 Assembly 1

14.1 B Comprehend the use and application of the basic Initital:

categories of sewing equipment lock, chain, cover, Review:

overedge, safety, tacker and multi-needle Revised:

Final:

14.2 B Comprehend the application and use of commonly Initital:

used automatic equipment Review:

Revised:

Final:

14.3 D Analyze the use of production systems: line, Initital:

progressive bundle, UPS, and modular production Review:

Revised:

Final:

14.4 E Synthesize assembly processes for production Initital:

efficiency, costs and quality Review:

Revised:

Final:

14.5 E Synthesize written specifications for Initital:

assembly methods Review:

Revised:

Final:

14.6 F Evaluate application, use, and performance of various Initital:

stitch and seam classes as identified in US std 751a Review:

and ASTM 6193 Revised:

Final:
















15 Finishing 1

15.1 B Comprehend laundry and finishing processes Initital:

including repairs, labeling, packaging, final inspection Review:

and preparation of floor ready merchandise Revised:

Final:

15.2 B Comprehend the use and application of the various Initital:

types of pressing and finishing equipment including Review:

hand iron, form, steam tunnel, and automatic Revised:

Final:

presses and ticket and swift tackers.

15.3 D Comprehend environmental concerns relative to Initital:

apparel production Review:

Revised:

Final:

15.4 D Analyze problems associated with a variety Initital:

of finishing procedures Review:

Revised:

Final:
















16 Technology/Equipment 2

16.1 B Comprehend the use of current technology in Initital:

product development, including: Review:

product development, merchandising, production, Revised:

and distribution Final:

16.2 C Demonstrate competence of Internet use relative to Initital:

sourcing and marketing Review:

Revised:

Final:

16.3 F Evaluate cost benefits and ROI of new equipment, Initital:

automation, and new technology Review:

Revised:

Final:

16.4 F Evaluate equipment relative to product type, materials, Initital:

quality, and human resource needs Review:

Revised:

Final:
















17 Costing 4

17.1 B Comprehend methods of determining product Initital:

costs Review:

Revised:

Final:

17.2 D Analyze factors that affect costs of a garment Initital:

including both domestic and global sourcing Review:

Revised:

Final:

17.3 D Analyze effect of actual versus standard cost on Initital:

pricing and profitability. i.e.. excess costs, fringe Review:

benefits and overheads Revised:

Final:

17.4 E Synthesize garment costs Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:
















18 Production Scheduling 4

18.1 B Comprehend capacity constraints on capital Initital:

equipment and personnel Review:

Revised:

Final:

18.2 B Comprehend how to discern lead time for Initital:

materials and equipment Review:

Revised:

Final:

18.3 B Comprehend the application of technology in gathering Initital:

manipulating, analyzing and managing data flow Review:

through the sewn products industry Revised:

Final:

18.4 F Evaluate factors affecting production schedules Initital:

including sourcing, training, equipment, Review:

production time, quantity, manufacturing capacity, Revised:

and distribution process Final:
















19 Quality management 4

19.1 B Comprehend the various philosophies of quality Initital:

management including Demming, Crosby, Juran, Review:

employee empowerment Revised:

Final:

19.2 B Comprehend cost of quality management Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:

19.3 B Comprehend management and employees' roles Initital:

in Quality Assurance Review:

Revised:

Final:

19.4 E Synthesize specifications to ensure a Initital:

consistent product Review:

Revised:

Final:

19.5 F Compare collected data relative to specifications Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:
















20 Sourcing 4

20.1 B Comprehend letters of credit, exchange rate Initital:

and financial applications Review:

Revised:

Final:

20.2 B Comprehend the sewn products industry Initital:

in a global context Review:

Revised:

Final:

20.3 B Comprehend the concept of competitive advantage Initital:

Review:

Revised:

Final:

20.4 B Comprehend the implications of international Initital:

regulations and alliances and trade policies that affect sourcing Review:

Revised:

Final:

20.5 B Comprehend all factors affecting legal compliance Initital:

including human rights and environmental issues Review:

Revised:

Final:

20.6 D Analyze cultural, economic, and political Initital:

factors that impact sourcing Review:

Revised:

Final:







20.7 D Analyze sourcing strategies including domestic and Initital:

foreign investment, joint investment, and 807/Ch 98 , Review:

CMT, and full package deal Revised:

Final:

20.8 F Evaluate domestic and international sourcing options Initital:

considering human resources, transportation, Review:

communication, production capabilities, political Revised:

influences, cost, quality control, legal, logistics, Final:

and technology

Points Earned - Initial

Review Percent Earned - Initial

Comments: Points Earned - Review



Percent Earned - Revised



Revised Maximum Points 32

Comments:







21 Human Issues 4

21.1 B Comprehend process of solving problems Initital:

through negotiations Review:

Revised:

Final:

21.2 C Apply the factors affecting motivation Initital:

employee satisfaction, personal and professional Review:

development Revised:

Final:

21.3 B Comprehend how to develop participative employee Initital:

groups and their relation to employee empowerment Review:

Revised:

Final:

21.4 F Evaluate training methods and procedures Initital:

e.g. Vestibule, one-on-one, and interactive Review:

Revised:

Final:

21.5 B Comprehend Human resources issues as they relate Initital:

to ergonomics and other legal factors Review:

Revised:

Final:
















22 Management Information Systems 4

22.1 B Comprehend the use of Management Information Initital:

Systems Review:

Revised:

Final:
















RATING SUMMARY PAGE

Total Points Earned - Initial Pre-Prod Points Earned - Initial Prod/Op Points Earned - Initial

Total Percent Earned - Initial Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Initial Prod/Op Percent Earned - Initial

Total Points Earned - Review Pre-Prod Points Earned - Review Prod/Op Points Earned - Review

Total Percent Earned - Review Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Review Prod/Op Percent Earned - Review

Total Points Earned - Revised Pre-Prod Points Earned - Revised Prod/Op Points Earned - Revised

Total Percent Earned - Revised Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Revised Prod/Op Percent Earned - Revised

Total Points Earned - Final Pre-Prod Points Earned - Final Prod/Op Points Earned - Final

Total Percent Earned - Final Pre-Prod Percent Earned - Final Prod/Op Percent Earned - Final

Maximum Total Points 287 Maximum Pre-Prod Points 242 Maximum Prod/Op Points 187

Sorted by Title Sorted by Points

Competency Title Max Pts Competency Title Max Pts

Sewn Products Overview 20 Sourcing 32

Textiles 20 Human Issues 20

Marketing 20 Marketing 20

Merchandising 20 Merchandising 20

Product Dev 16 Quality Mgmt. 20

Concepts of size 12 Sewn Products Overview 20

Pattern Dev 12 Textiles 20

Stitchology 6 Costing 16

Material Util 8 Product Dev 16

Spreading 12 Production Scheduling 16

Cutting 6 Concepts of size 12

Methods Analysis 4 Pattern Dev 12

Work Measurement 5 Spreading 12

Assembly 6 Material Util 8

Finishing 4 Technology/Equip 8

Technology/Equip 8 Assembly 6

Costing 16 Cutting 6

Production Scheduling 16 Stitchology 6

Quality Mgmt. 20 Work Measurement 5

Sourcing 32 Finishing 4

Human Issues 20 Management Info Sys 4

Management Info Sys 4 Methods Analysis 4

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