Apparel Training Content Specialist

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Empower Foundation is seeking an Apparel Training Content Specialist to develop practical, trainer-ready content for their apparel skill training programmes.

The content specialist will be responsible for converting the existing model curriculum and technical requirements into simple, trainer-ready and learner-friendly content for women participants. The content should be practical, visual where required, and suitable for learners who may have basic or informal stitching experience but limited exposure to structured training, industrial machines, quality standards and production processes.

The training content will cover tailoring, measurement, drafting, cutting, stitching, machine operation, finishing, alterations, basic embroidery, quality checking and production readiness. The content should also support the CRC model, where women are expected to use the centre for continued livelihood and production activity after training.

2. Training Areas to be Covered The consultant will develop content around the following areas based on Qualification Packs (QP) Self Employed Tailor and Sewing Machine Operator

- Basic orientation to apparel, tailoring.
- Measurement, size charts and body measurement.
- Drafting, pattern making and fabric marking.
- Sourcing and selecting raw material
- Fabric cutting and material utilisation.
- Sewing machine operation and basic machine handling.
- Stitching of garments and common textile products.
- Finishing, ironing, thread cutting and product presentation.
- Alterations, fitting correction and repair work.
- Basic embroidery, appliqué and value addition.
- Workplace safety, machine care and maintenance.
- Quality checking and production discipline.
- Small batch production, packing and dispatch readiness.

3. Deliverables

1. Module-wise training content
2. Prepare easy teaching content for each approved module, covering the concept, demonstration and practical activity to be taught.
3. Session-wise trainer plan
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Prepare a clear session plan showing what the trainer will teach, demonstrate and get participants to practise in each session.
5. Trainer notes
6. Prepare practical notes for trainers on how to teach key topics such as measurement, drafting, cutting, stitching, finishing, alterations and machine use.
7. Learner material
8. Prepare simple Hindi or bilingual learner material that women participants can easily understand and refer to during training.
9. Practical task sheets
10. Prepare step-by-step task sheets for hands-on activities such as taking measurements, cutting fabric, stitching, finishing, embroidery and quality checking.
11. Product-based practice sheets
12. Prepare practice sheets for simple products that can be made at the centre, including material required, cutting steps, stitching sequence and finishing checks.
13. Quality checklists
14. Prepare simple checklists for measurement accuracy, cutting, stitching quality, finishing, ironing, packing and final product inspection.
15. Assessment formats
16. Prepare practical assessment formats to check whether participants can perform the required tailoring and production tasks.
17. Final editable content package
18. Submit all training content in editable Word, PowerPoint or other agreed formats, ready for use by Empower Foundation trainers.
19. One TOT/orientation session to brief on-ground trainers on the content.

4. Required Experience and Qualification

- Degree, diploma or certification in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Textile Design, Tailoring, Garment Manufacturing or a related field.




- 5+ years of experience in apparel training, tailoring, garment production or vocational content development.
- Practical knowledge of measurement, drafting, cutting, stitching, machine operation, finishing, alterations and quality checking.
- Experience in developing training content, lesson plans, trainer notes, worksheets or practical exercises.
- Ability to write simple Hindi or bilingual training content for women learners.
- Experience working with women learners, SHG members, rural/semi-urban communities or livelihood programmes will be preferred.
- Familiarity with skill development curricula or sector skill standards will be an added advantage, but is not mandatory.
- Prior experience in designing content for tailoring centres, production units, training centres or community-based livelihood programmes will be preferred.

5. Key Skills Required

- Strong understanding of tailoring and garment construction.
- Ability to simplify technical topics into easy teaching content.
- Practical knowledge of industrial and domestic sewing machines.
- Good understanding of cutting, stitching, finishing and garment quality.
- Ability to create Hindi or bilingual training material.
- Ability to design practical exercises and assessment formats.
- Understanding of small batch production and CRC-style livelihood work.
- Working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint or similar tools for creating editable content.

6. Engagement Terms The assignment will be completed over a period of 4 to 6 weeks. The consultant will work closely with the Empower Foundation project team and may be required to participate in review calls, incorporate feedback and finalise the content package within the agreed timeline. 7. Application Requirements

Interested consultants may share

- Updated profile/CV.
- Relevant work samples, if available.
- Professional fee expectation.
- Availability to complete the assignment within 4 to 6 weeks.

📌 Apparel Training Content Specialist (Delhi)
🏢 Empower Foundation
📍 Delhi