Stitching Trainer

Stitching Trainer

Location: Ernakulam
Job Type: ContractEmployer: HLFPPT

Job Description

We are seeking a Stitching Trainer with strong expertise in tailoring and garment making, combined with the ability to teach slow learners / individuals with intellectual disability. The trainer will deliver a 6-month structured curriculum, guiding learners from basic stitching to advanced, market-ready products, with the goal of enabling their employability and self-reliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Train learners with intellectual disabilities in step-by-step tailoring and stitching techniques.
• Deliver a 6-month progressive training program covering:
• Women’s, men’s, and children’s wear (Kurtis, tops, shirts, pants, frocks, etc.)
• Bags & accessories (tote bags, laptop bags, wallets, pouches)
• Household items (pillow covers, aprons, cushion covers, curtains)
• Cloth jewelry & embroidery (fabric jewelry, appliqué, decorative stitches)
• Upcycled & eco-friendly products (denim bags, saree repurposing, cloth shopping bags)
• Break complex tasks into small, achievable steps for slow learners.
• Use visual aids, repetition, and hands-on demonstration for effective learning.
• Ensure each learner completes a portfolio collection (6–10 products) within 6 months.
• Build learners’ confidence, motivation, and workplace readiness.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Diploma / ITI in Cutting & Tailoring, Fashion Designing, or Garment Technology
• OR Certificate Course in Tailoring/Stitching with 3–5 years of practical experience

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s in Home Science / Textile & Fashion Designing / Apparel Technology
• Certificate/Diploma in Special Education, Rehabilitation, or Inclusive Education (Intellectual Disability focus)

Skills & Experience

• At least 3 years of professional stitching/tailoring experience
• Minimum 1 year of training/teaching experience (special needs sector preferred)
• Strong expertise in design, cutting, stitching, and finishing garments & products
• Patience, empathy, and ability to motivate slow learners
• Knowledge of market trends & product finishing standards
• Basic computer literacy (for maintaining training records and portfolios)
• Strong communication in local language (Malayalam) and simple English

If Interested Kindly share the resume to hr.kerala@hlfppt.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹18,000.00 - ₹20,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ernakulam, Kerala: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• total work: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person