M&A Skills Analytics

Skill Classification Reference

How We Classify Skill Level

Each completed template job is tagged with a complexity level. A PIC's Skill Index is the weighted average of all their completed jobs — higher levels carry more weight. Use the table below to understand what each tier means.

Skill Index

1.0 – 1.9

Junior / Basic

Skill Index

2.0 – 2.5

Intermediate

Skill Index

2.6 – 3.5

Advanced

Skill Index

3.6 – 5.0

Expert

Level	Classification	Description
Level 1	Junior / Basic	Basic marking operations.
Level 2	Intermediate	Double-layer attachment construction, quilting, tacking construction, and embellishment stitching.
Level 3	Advanced	Pocket opening construction, or combined quilting with pocket opening.
Level 4	Expert	Multi-layer attachment construction, combining more than two operations.
Level 5	Expert+	Combination of more than three operations, including machine modification and programming.

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Skill Index is calculated as a weighted average of completed job complexity levels. A PIC is considered Advanced when their Skill Index reaches 2.6 or above, meaning they regularly handle Level 3+ jobs such as pocket openings or combined quilting operations. Reaching Expert (3.6+) requires consistent delivery of multi-operation and machine-level work.