This training is intended for professional development, and the certificate received does not substitute for the MYK certification required for some trainings.

Program Objective

The Cutting Specialist Development Program provides comprehensive training for professionals who wish to learn cutting techniques and gain mastery over production processes in the footwear, leather, fur, ready-to-wear, and saddlery industries. It provides in-depth knowledge about the sector to the participants.

Training Content

• Fundamentals of Cutting Techniques
  • Basic principles of cutting techniques in footwear and leather products
  • Cutting methods suitable for different fabrics, leathers, and materials
  • Basic principles of using and maintaining cutting machines
• Cutting Applications for Footwear and Leather Industry
  • Correct measurement techniques for footwear and leather cutting
  • Cutting adjustments based on the properties of leather and fabric
  • Techniques for precise cutting with high-quality leather and fabrics
• Ready-to-Wear and Saddlery Cutting Techniques
  • Cutting stages for ready-to-wear products
  • Cutting techniques and requirements for saddlery products
  • Creating patterns and cutting templates
• Cutting Machines and Technologies
  • Operation and usage of modern cutting machines
  • Digital cutting machines and CAD/CAM technologies
  • Improving efficiency with automatic cutting machines
• Post-Cutting Processes
  • Straightening, organizing, and packaging cut materials
  • Defect detection and correction processes
  • Quality control standards and testing methods
• Occupational Health and Safety
  • Safety precautions while using cutting machines
  • Personal protective equipment usage and safety training
  • Hygiene and safety management in the workplace
• Practical Training
  • Hands-on cutting work in real factories
  • Cutting tests with various materials
  • Gaining practical experience through teamwork and group activities
• Certification and Career Opportunities
  • Issuance of a certificate upon successful completion of the program
  • Job opportunities in the footwear, leather, ready-to-wear, and saddlery industries
  • Career development opportunities and promotion prospects in the sector

The training is open to institutional collaborations (package for institution/company legal entities), and individual applications are not accepted. The training content can be reorganized according to your institutional participant profile and needs. As a result of mutual discussions, the scope and method of the training (face-to-face / online) are determined and the relevant processes are completed. In case of mutual agreement, the date, time, and location of the training are planned in line with the availability of your institution’s participants and our instructors.