GIMI - Garment Industry Management Institute is the only institution which provides an opportunity for school leavers to enter the apparel industry and learn from the basics. Established in 1990 and registered with the Tertiary and Vocational Education Commission (TVEC), the Garment Industry Management Institute (GIMI) has successfully trained over 10,000 students whilst ensuring that all secure internship training and employment. At GIMI, students have a wide choice of courses which can be studied in English medium as well in English / Sinhala mixed medium. GIMI programmes are the most sought after qualifications for positions relating to Production, Work Study, Merchandising, Quality and Pattern Making.
Subjects and Courses
Executive Diploma in Apparel Management & Technology
The course content is very modern and comprehensively covers all aspects of apparel manufacturing and management to enable a student to gain employment in any function or department in a garment factory.
Executive Certificate in Fashion Marketing & Merchandising Management
Fashion Marketing
Introduction to Marketing
Fashion Marketing
Fashion Branding
Fashion Planning, Analysis & Forecasting
Marketing & Promotional Strategies
Sales & Retail Management
Merchandising Management
Role of a Merchandiser
Merchandising in the Apparel Industry
Merchandising in Practice
Re – Production Planning
Capacity Planning
Order Planning & Progressing
Order Scheduling & Monitoring
Order Costing
Consumption Calculations
Fabrics & Accessories
Product Development
Import & Export Procedures
Documentation & Bills Negotiation
Professional Development for Merchandiser
Merchandising & Productivity
Managing the Supply Chain
KRAs & KPIs for a Merchandiser
Certificate in Pattern Making & Grading
Course Content
Introduction to Pattern Production
The Basic Principles of Pattern Production
Identification of tools and equipment used in Pattern Cutting & Grading
Body Measurement Procedures and measuring positions and guides for taking measurements
Construction of Basic Block Draft on Shirts, T- shirts and Jackets
Development of Production Pattern Sets
Construction of Basic Skirts Blocks
Pattern Development of different styles of Skirts (Pleated, Panel & Flared)
Construction of Basic Block Draft on Pants and Shorts
Construction of Basic Bodies Blocks, Darts and Dart Manipulation
Construction of Different types of Sleeves and Sleeve Styling
Pattern Grading Techniques and Principles of Grading Patterns
Pattern Drafting and Grading for manufacturing specifications
Certificate in Work Study
Course Content
Introduction
Introduction to Work Study
Work Study & Productivity
Working Conditions & Environment
Ergonomics
Skill Inventorying & Skill Development Planning
Method Study
Professional Approach to Method Study
Detailed & Systematic Process of Method Improvement
Work Floor Improvements
Work Place Improvements
Principles of Motion Economy
Method Improvement in Office
Handling & Transportation
Line Balancing
Pitch Time & Control Limit Calculation
Layout Planning
Work Measurement
Techniques of Work Measurement
Time Study Procedures
Calculation of S. M. V.
Pre Determined Time Motion Systems
G. S. D.
Sew Easy
Work Sampling (Activity Sampling)
Work Study Calculations
SMV & Target Determination
Efficiency Calculations
Capacity Determination
Manpower and Machine Requirements
Production Planning
GIMI Vocational Certificate in Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Course Content
Introduction to Quality
Importance of Quality in Garment Manufacturing
Introduction to Fabric, Thread and Needles
Relevance of machine parts and attachments to quality improvement
Quality Control and Quality Assurance
Fabric Inspection Methods
Basic understanding of control charts
Types of Defects (Fabric / Machine / Handling / Environment)
Analysing defects and re-correction methods ( pattern defects, material laying defects, cutting defects, bundling and numbering defects, fusing defects, sewing defects, ironing and packing defects.)
Defects arising from handling and environmental issues (stains)
Sewing defects and prevention methods (puckering, breaking of sewing thread, broken stitches, skip stitches, loose stitches, breaking of needle)
Washing Defects and how to prevent such defects
Defect Zone Identification
Traffic Light System for Process Control
Inspection Planning & AQL Inspection
Quality Assurance Procedures in Garment Manufacturing
Quality Assurance Methods and Techniques
Accessories in garment manufacturing & Quality Assurance techniques
