Fashion &Textiles - Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship Apprenticeships

Fashion &Textiles Intermediate (Level 2) Apprenticeship Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Henley-in-Arden Flexi Fri Flexi TBA FeesFull: TBA
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)

How will I be assessed?

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.

What can I do after this course?

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.

We are one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with six unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education quality and standards are equal to any university.