# Industrial Sewing (Certificate of Specialization)

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Fashion

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/visual-arts-design-performing-arts/fashion/industrial-sewing-certificate-specialization/

The courses in this certificate provide short-term training in the areas of clothing construction and the use of high-speed industrial sewing equipment. The certificate can be completed in one school year. The program offers lab that allows for continued skills development.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  The outcome of the program is to prepare students for entry-level employment as a competent professional in the field of clothing construction and the use of high-speed sewing equipment and meet the needs of the local fashion industry.

### Requirements

Review Graduation Requirements.

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques (*may only be offered in Summer) | 1.5 |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | 3 |
| **Total Units** | | **9** |

Industrial Sewing Suggested Electives:  
FASH A137 Alterations  
ITRN A100 Internship or Work Experience - Level 1

### Program Sequence

#### Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are curriculum maps for students to finish all requirements for the certificate. There may be advisories, prerequisites, or time requirements that students need to consider before following these maps. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor for alternate sequencing.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| FASH A100 | Beginning Clothing Techniques | 1.5 |
|  | Units | 1.5 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| FASH A180 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 1 | 3 |
| FASH A183 | Fundamental Principles of Clothing Construction 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 6 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| FASH A102 | Industrial Sewing Techniques 1 | 1.5 |
|  | Units | 1.5 |
|  | Total Units | 9 |