Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship
Our Fashion Advanced Apprenticeships give you the opportunity to work for anemployer and earn a salary whilst gaining valuable workplace skills, experience and ultimately an accredited qualification or new standard.
Anyone living in England, over 16 years old and not in full-time education can apply to be an apprentice in the Fashion Industry.
We work closely with a wide range of employers in the Fashion Industry including ASOS, Marks & Spencer, New Look, Hobbs and Jigsaw. During your apprenticeship, you will typically work at least 30 hours per week with your employer.
After qualifying, the majority of apprentices (85%) will stay in employment, with two-thirds (64%) staying with the same employer. A Fashion Apprenticeship offers the chance of a REAL future in the fashion industry.
The Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship programme is a unique combination of training and career specific work experience. The apprentice will be working with one employer for the entire course therefore providing an opportunity for both the employer and the individual to develop a long and sustainable relationship.
The minimum entry requirement to gain access to the qualification is four C grades at GCSE level, the equivalent or professional experience and to be committed to the interview process.
To see what current job vacancies we have on all our apprenticship pathways please click here.
The Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship Standard is an 18 month course which provides a strong understanding of the role and skills of a Sewing Machinist and is practically based using a variety of industrial sewing machines. This can lead to excellent career prospects as there is a current shortage of skilled Sewing Machinists in the fashion and textiles industry due to the reshoring of garment production back to the UK.
This apprenticeship is made up of both formal learning on site at the Fashion Technology Academy and work-based learning with your employer. With the support of a training provider units can be selected to create a tailored training package suitable for the required role at your place of work.
Duration: Typically this standard will take 12 to 18 months to achieve
EntryRequirements: Apprentices without English and mathematics at level 1 must achieve this level and apprentices without level 2 English and mathematics must take the tests for level 2 prior to taking their EPA.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those whom this is their primary language.
Review: After three years.
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The textile care industry encompasses commercial laundry and dry/wet cleaning. Commercial laundries provide laundry services and often product rental, to a wide range of sectors in the UK. This includes work-wear for manufacturing, industrial, food, transport and pharmaceutical sectors; and linen for hospitality, catering, hotel, hospital and care sectors. Dry/wet cleaning is defined as high street aftercare of garments and fabrics using solvents such as perchloroethylene or hydro-carbons (dry) or the relatively new aqueous-based process utilising detergents (wet).
There are over 3,500 textile care businesses in the UK, ranging in size from SMEs to PLCs. The industry employs circa 32,000 employees and is worth in the region of £1billion a year. Textile Care Services Operatives form the majority of employees in the sector and are at the heart of the operation.
How You Will be Taught
You will be taught one day at week at the Fashion Technology Academy and will go into the workplace for the other 4 days.
What Can I do Once I Have Completed the Course?
Once you have completed the course you are apply to apply for the following role; Laundry Operative, Production Operative, Garment Cleaner, Dry Clean Operative, Wet Clean Operative and General Laundry Operative.
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The Level 3 Diploma for Fashion Studio Assistant has been designed to provide learners with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to work within the fashion industry, with a specific focus on working within a fashion studio.
The Fashion Studio Assistant is a new qualification launched September 2017.
Pathway options for this course include;
+ Pathway One - Product Development
- Optional Group 1 - Studio Management
- Optional Group 2 - Materials
- Optional Group 3 - Pattern Knowledge
- Optional Group 4 - Garment Construction
- Optional Group 5 - Buying and Sourcing
- Optional Group 6 - Product Management
+ Pathway Two - Sales and Operations
- Optional Group 1 – Sales Strategy
- Optional Group 2 – Market Awareness
- Optional Group 3 – Merchandising
- Optional Group 4 – Logistics
- Optional Group 5 – Showroom
- Optional Group 6 – Customer Relationship Management
+ Pathway Three - Fashion Marketing and Communications
- Optional Group 1 – PR Strategy
- Optional Group 2 – Online Brand Communication
- Optional Group 3 – Offline Brand Communication
- Optional Group 4 – Events
- Optional Group 5 – Media and Influencer Relationship Management
- Optional Group 6 – Content Creation
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The Pattern Cutting Apprenticeship Standard is a 22 month course which provides a deep understanding of the role and skills of a pattern cutter. This can lead to excellent career prospects as there is a current shortage of industrial pattern cutting skills in the Fashion and Textiles industry.
This apprenticeship comprises of both formal learning on site at the Fashion Technology Academy and work-based learning with your employer. With the support of a training provider units can be selected to create a tailored training package suitable for the required role at your place of work.
Duration: Typically, this standard will take 22 months to achieve
Entry Requirements: Entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice might be expected to have already achieved an appropriate level of English and Maths (GCSE grades C or above)
English and Maths: Individuals without Level 2 English and Maths will need to achieve this level prior to end point assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those whom this is their primary language
Review: After three years
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"Without having done the apprenticeship I would never have been able to achieve so much by the age of 21. Having the hands-on experience really helped me progress into a new role and I am so grateful for the staff at Marios Schwab and Fashion Enter for the opportunity and for being so supportive. I cannot recommend apprenticeships enough, as pursuing this rather than University was the best decision I ever made!"
The Fashion & Textiles Product Technologist Apprenticeship Standard is a 22 month course which provides a deep understanding of the role and skills of a Product Technologist. This can lead to excellent career prospects with the current trend with reshoring of production back to the UK has created more demand for this exciting career. There is currently a shortage of industry trained Product Technologists in the Fashion and Textiles sector.
This apprenticeship comprises of both formal learning on site at the Fashion Technology Academy and work-based learning with your employer. With the support of a training provider units can be selected to create a tailored training package suitable for the required role at your place of work.
Duration: Typically 22 months
Entry requirements: Entry requirements will be a matter for individual employers, typically an apprentice might be expected to have already achieved an appropriate level of English and maths (GCSE grades C or above)
English and maths: Individuals without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to end-point assessment.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3.
British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to English qualifications for those whom this is their primary language.
Review: After three years
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Chelsea Williams was one of the first ever Level 4 apprentices. Chelsea was hired by ASOS as a Buyers Assistant and was even the face of the apprenticeship campaign.
"I didn't have the best of starts with my initial apprentice. The first company I worked for was not legally complaint and Fashion Enter fully protected me and then worked with me to make sure that I had a job that was really worthwhile. I was so happy to be selected by asos.com for my apprenticeship. I love my job and the work that I do, and during the two years Fashion Enter was there to fully support me. I was equally happy when I was asked to be the face of apprenticeships, but it was a shock seeing my face all around the billboards in London! I would recommend an apprenticeship to anyone who wants to work hard at achieving - its all about the effort you put in but you can make it! Just never give up."
This course provides you with an excellent level of practical skills and knowledge required to work as a highly skilled tailor for the high end bespoke market. These are transferable production skills for premier production units too including pattern making, cutting and construction.
Combining the heritage of bespoke garment production with key production skills and cutting practices, this specialist qualification will give you the opportunity to develop industry-relevant knowledge and demonstrate high levels of speed, accuracy, precision and consistency.
The qualification comprises of one mandatory unit in Bespoke Garment Production followed by a choice of specialist pathways in tailoring and/or cutting. You will build knowledge of textile brands and standards while developing outstanding customer relations. In addition you will learn advanced disciplined processes such as hand stitching, finishing and pressing.
The Level 5 Diploma follows on from the existing Level 3 Diploma and will produce qualified bespoke tailors and cutters who are able to cut a unique pattern, create a garment mainly by hand while satisfying customers' individual requirements.
What Next?
Learners could progress onto employment as a highly skilled tailor and/or cutter within the bespoke and luxury garment market.
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For more information please email education@fashion-enter.com, telephone 0208 809 3311 or visit the FCFTA website.
The FTA
Unit 4,13 & 14 Crusader Estate
167 Hermitage Road
N4 1LZ
Directions: Nearest tube is Manor House on the Piccadilly Line. Please use exit 7, Green Lanes (North East Side). Walk time is approx 7 minutes from the tube. Alternatively, the nearest overground is Haringey Green Lanes. The 29 bus will also take you to Green Lanes.
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