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Business & Cross-Cutting
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a credentialed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products
4–9 mo full-time · 1350 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-28): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety, lockout/tagout, and PPE usetrade math and measurementprofessional communication and career readinessflat pattern drafting and pattern gradingoperation and maintenance of industrial sewing machinesgarment alterations and fittingupholstery frame construction and foam selectionmarine canvas fabrication and sail repairjob costing and pricingcapstone project integrating learned skillsexternship and worksite placementcertification exam preparation
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 1,350 clock hours · tuition $12,330 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Tailors & Designers Assoc. | Industry certification | Custom Tailors & Designers Association |
| Marine Fabricators Assoc. MFC | Industry certification | Marine Fabricators Association |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Textile & Garment Care: Tailoring / Upholstery / Sewn Products → Dry Cleaning / Laundry & Textile Care
