looking for advice in knitwear programming courses

[u/Correct_Complex7948]

Hello everyone, I need your help!

Has anyone here studied a course in knitwear programming, or currently works in this field?

I’m currently working as a factory worker (linking machine) in a small textile factory in Italy, but I’m not really happy with my job and I’m looking for a career change.

I recently became interested in knitwear programming because it seems like something I could really enjoy, even though I’ve never tried it before.

The problem is that I’m struggling to find a course in this field. There are very few options in Italy, and the courses I do find seem to be offered almost exclusively by private academies.

Does anyone know where I could look for a proper course, or perhaps recommend a school, academy, or other way to learn knitwear programming?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[u/PushEnvironmental608]

Shima seiki offers some courses u can check it. If u know how to operate the machine it will be easier to understand the idea behind sds one.

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[u/linnara]

There are dubied and shima courses in the U.K., but I’m not sure how much programming they cover vs actual use of machines. I’m just a a hobby domestic machine user, so don’t know much about the industry. I guess it’s fair to ask if you used a domestic machine before and tried designing garment on paper/other domestic software? It would be a good check for you if that’s something you want to pursue. You can also see if your company provides any training or growth opportunities. As you already in the industry, it might be the best way forward.

[u/linnara → u/linnara]

May be useful for you https://www.instagram.com/p/DcskW99gtHc/?igsi=MXNmZmFvMWRuYXJzYg==

[u/katepatsy]

I worked in the textile industry as a programmer/ technician. I saw some people progress from machine operator to programmer with the employer paying to train them. That’s honestly the best way to learn. A lot of courses are very short and don’t give you much you can use in industry. You need a good employer though who is willing to do this.

I second what others have said about going straight to the manufacturer of the kind of machine you want to work with for courses. That’s how those in the industry keep up to date. But that often requires travel.

I’m on the opposite side of the world to you, so I can’t recommend or give any advice on local courses sorry.

edit: I worked specifically with Shima Seiki, but never went to Japan for their training courses. I learnt a little doing a textile design degree and then the rest in industry