Fashion &Textiles - Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship Apprenticeships
Course
In Leamington Spa
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Location
Leamington spa
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Different dates available
Warwickshire College Group will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset by instilling enterprising and innovative skills and behaviours, which will help you to become successful in an ever-competitive world.
We offer all of the above in a supportive, friendly, high-quality and technologically-driven environment. Our student success rates and A-level results are at an all-time high, with our students progressing onto a wide range of careers with globally recognised brands, and many students have also set up their own businesses and enterprise projects.
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- Credit
- IT
- Quality
- Materials
- Industry
- Quality Training
- Production
- Sewing
- Textiles
Course programme
Concessionary: £Free 18Month(s) What will I study?
This exciting Fashion & Textiles apprenticeship will allow a person to be introduced to the industry and the training and underpinning knowledge will be able to be tailored to fit a wide range of job roles within the Fashion and Textiles whilst working.
Candidates will need to be employed before commencing on these qualifications and will need the go ahead from their employer.
The Apparel pathway of the Intermediate Apprenticeship in Fashion and Textiles gives employers the opportunity to recruit and train a motivated and committed employee, and the apprentice the chance to start their career in the industry and work towards an industry-approved qualification.
The Apprenticeship is flexible so it can suit different types of businesses who require a training programme that can be adapted to suit their specific skills needs and the needs of their apprentice.
What modules are covered?
Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products (Competence)
The total credit target is 18 credits. Learners will complete the two Mandatory units and 2 Optional units to achieve 18 credits.
Unit
Mandatory Units
Credit
Level
1
Health, Safety and Security at work
3
2
2
Maintaining the work area for manufacturing sewn products
5
2
Unit Optional Units Credit Level 3
Maintain the quality of
production working with
textiles, leather
and Materials
5 2 4
Cutting materials for
manufacturing sewn products
5 2 5
Carry out the sewing process
5 2 6
Carry out the tape sealing
process in the production of
clothing and related items
5 2 7
Carry out hand pressing in the
sewing process
5 2 8
Dyeing sewn garments
5 2 9
Rotary fabric printing
5 2 10
Screen printing individual
items/garments
5 2 11
Dyeing Fabric
5 2 12
Carry out textile manufacturing
operations
5 2
Knowledge Based Qualification
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production
Unit
Mandatory Units
Credit
Level
13
Introduction and History of the Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textiles Industry
1
2
49
Understanding Health and Safety and associated Employer Rights and Responsibilities within the Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textiles Industry
3
2
8
Developing Working Relationships within the Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Industry
2
2
19
Maintain Quality Standards in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production
3
2
Unit
Apparel Optional Units
Credit
Level
2
Apparel Manufacturing Techniques - the Production Process
4
2
1
Apparel Manufacturing Techniques - Sewing and Making up Operations
4
2
34
Materials Used in the Manufacture of Apparel
4
2
What qualifications will I get?Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products
Edexcel BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production (Knowledge)
You will build a portfolio of evidence of your competence at work.
What is the entry process?You will need a Level 1 qualification and need to be employed in the Fashion/ Textiles Industry to undertake an Apprenticeship.
What else do I need to know?Candidates will need to be employed before commencing on the apprenticeship. Please talk to the School of Arts on 01926 318233.
Below are some examples of people that could benefit from taking part in this apprenticeship.
Bridal Shop Assistant - Someone who works in the Bridal outfitting industry training as a seamstress.
Cloth Cutter - Cloth Cutters lay out and cut materials to form components for the manufacture of sewn products, addressing manual, machine and computer aided operations.
Sewing Machinist - Sewing Machinists stitch sections of material together to make a variety of fabric products, ranging from clothing to soft furnishings.
Hand Presser - Hand Pressers prepare the material for pressing, hand press garments using dry iron, steam iron and vacuum buck pressing methods.
Quality Control Inspector - A Quality Control Inspector is responsible for checking the quality of products within a production run, often making checks at a variety of stages through the process.
Clothing Presser - Clothing Pressers use scissor presses, professional ironing tables and formers to shape garments and remove creases. They typically work for clothing manufacturers or dry cleaning companies.
Dressmaker - Dressmakers produce made-to-measure clothing, such as dresses, skirts and trousers for their customers. They may run small, independent businesses, specialising in a particular type of clothing, such as bridal wear.
Clothing Sewing Machinist - Clothing Sewing Machinists are responsible for stitching together fabric pattern pieces to make garments and soft furnishings. They use many different types of sewing machines, including computerised equipment.
Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship in fashion & textiles; other Level 3 qualifications in fashion & textiles.
Got a question about this course?Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code
WC27174
Fees* Apprentices are employees of a company and will receive a wage. Companies employing apprentices under 19yrs do not pay a fee. For apprentices aged 19+ a contribution from the employer is required. Please contact 0300 45 600 46 for more fee information.
We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.
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