Fashion & Textile Manufacture and Aftercare

This Modern Apprenticeship will help employees work in entry-level roles across fashion and textiles.

There are four pathways available – each one allows apprentices to build the skills and knowledge they need to work within their chosen specialism. The pathways are:

• Leather Manufacturing

• Sewn Products Manufacturing

• Textiles Care

• Textiles Manufacturing

The Modern Apprenticeship is suitable for employees working in roles such as:

• bespoke cutter or tailor

• leather craftsperson

• material cutter

• sewing machinist

• textile care operative

• weaver

Candidates don’t need any prior experience or qualifications to apply for this Modern Apprenticeship.

Although, you should consider existing workplace skills and experience when applicants are changing careers or upskilling.

Once your employee completes their apprenticeship, they should be able to take on a range of roles relevant to the pathway studied.

Apprentices have opportunities to advance their skills further by studying a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 or 7 in Fashion and Textiles Heritage.

An employee will also be in a good position to progress on to a Modern Apprenticeship in Leadership and Management at SCQF Level 7.

Occupation profile

Please read the Occupation Profile for Modern Apprenticeship in Fashion & Textile Manufacture and Aftercare at SCQF Level 5.

This gives a detailed description of the work situations routinely carried out in this role.