GENERAL FABRIC

Course No. 2270

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Provides training for selected personnel of the Painter and Finisher trade to a standard where they can work effectively and safely in the use of General Fabric as applicable to upholstery and soft furnishings within aircraft.

DURATION

14 days.

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

All RAF nominations through PMA 6B(1). Non RAF through Business Development Officer

ELIGIBILITY

Selection by PMA to meet service requirements.

AIM

To teach the theoretical knowledge, skills, procedures and practices required for working with General Fabric to selected personnel of the Painter and Finisher trade as a Pre-Employment Training (PET) course.

CONTENT
  • Health and Safety/COSHH.
  • Fabric Shop.
  • Sewing Machines.
  • Sewing Machine limitations and rectification of faults.
  • Tools, Equipment and Serviceability.
  • Fabric and Textile materials.
  • Measuring and Marking Out.
  • Sewing Machine - Seams.
  • Sewing Machine - Insertions.
  • Hand Sewing - Needles.
  • Hand Sewing - Handware.
  • Hand Sewing - Stitches.
  • Hand Sewing - Staple Gun.
  • Upholstery and Soft Furnishings.
  • Documentation.

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