APQ

APQ Designation

The Apprentice Program Qualified (“APQ”) Designation is a way to qualify your skills to meet the requirements to take on apprentices utilizing the Department of Labor (“DoL”) National Guideline Standards (“NGS”) Standard Alterations Technician (“SAT”) program developed by the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (“ASDP”).  The APQ designation is for experienced alteration specialists.  Once skills are demonstrated, the designation is granted.  Skills are demonstrated by the completion of the Alteration Techniques, Alteration Fit, and Fabrics modules of the Master Alteration Specialist (“MAS”) Program.

Evaluation

This evaluation of skills fulfills the important goal of upholding high standards of workmanship and ensuring that those taking on apprentices have the skills to properly train the apprentices. 

APQ Evaluation Process

Qualification

To qualify for designation, an applicant must:

•       Be a member of the Association of Sewing and Design Professionals (ASDP)
•       Submit an application and pay the required fees
•       Complete the Alteration Techniques, Alteration Fit, and Fabrics modules and submit for evaluation

APQ Program Modules

APQ Suggested Texts and Sources

Fee

The cost for the APQ Designation is $500.00

APQ Registration Form

Completion

Upon Completion of the program:

•       Will receive a certificate and will meet the “skill demonstrations” component required to take on apprentices under the ASDP DoL NGS SAT program. 
•       Will have the option to become MAS Certified by paying an additional fee of $300 and completing the remaining two modules, Professional Practices & Alteration Overview of the MAS Program. Anyone who is already MAS Certified may request taking on apprentices under the ASDP DoL NGS SAT program without being APQ Certified.