About the framework
This framework specifies the standards and the criteria for the delivery of level 2 apprenticeship training to achieve qualified status within the fashion and textile industry.
If you successfully complete the apprenticeship you'll gain a level 2 qualification and recognition as a qualified person within the industry sector.
Mandatory outcomes
Achievement of a level 2 apprenticeship in fashion and textiles will be assessed by verification through the appropriate awarding body.
You must complete both a competence-based and knowledge-based qualification, along with the mandatory essential skills qualifications.
Mandatory essential skills
To successfully complete the apprenticeship, apprentices must achieve the following essential skills qualifications as part of the apprenticeship, or already hold a recognised equivalent:
- application of number – level 1
- communication – level 1
However, any qualifications you already have are assessed against the framework requirements and may result in an exemption from the above.
If you haven’t got a level 1 ICT qualification, your training contractor is strongly encouraged to offer ICT Essential Skills level 1 as well as the essential skills above.
Competency and knowledge qualifications
You must complete both a competency-based and a knowledge-based qualification, from the lists below.
Pathway one – textiles
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway two – apparel
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway three – leather goods
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway four – footwear
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway five – saddlery
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Pathway six – leather production
Competence-based qualification:
Knowledge-based qualification:
Fashion and textile job roles
Textiles
- textile operative
- quality control inspector
- sewing machinist
- linker
- knitter
- product tester
Apparel
- cloth cutter
- sewing machinist
- tape sealer
- hand presser
- quality control inspector
- clothing presser
- dressmaker
- clothing sewing machinist
Leather goods
- quality control inspector
- leather craftworker
- leather goods service operative
- cutter
- pattern cutter, product tester
Footwear
- quality control inspector
- leather craftworker
- footwear manufacturing operative
- product tester
- footwear service operative
Saddlery
- society of master saddlers (sms) registered trainee saddler
- leather craftworker
- saddlery service operative
- cutter
- pattern cutter
- sewing machinist
Leather production
- leather tanner
- leather trimmer/ finisher
Eligibility and entry to the programme
You must be a new employee, or an existing employee taking on a new role to take part in the programme.
There are no formal entry requirements to take part in this apprenticeship, however employers may apply their own criteria at recruitment.
Employers and training contractors must make sure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain the apprenticeship successfully.
See also the DfE operational requirements.
Duration
Apprenticeship duration can vary and will be agreed between the apprentice, training contractor and employer.
Related knowledge
You must complete a suitable employee rights and responsibilities (ERR) workbook.
Framework certification is issued on confirmation from training suppliers that the ERR has been completed.
Responsibilities
It's the training contractor/ college's responsibility to make sure all components of this framework are delivered in line with apprenticeshipsni operational requirements.
The apprentice must be employed from day one.
Further information
The content of this framework (Framework 116 Issue 5: 10/20) has been agreed by the Department for the Economy.
For more information, contact: