Take advantage of the growing interest in fashion and textiles.

Are you looking to expand your FE curriculum and offer your learners a dynamic and creative pathway to success? Look no further than the world of fashion and textiles.

The recent surge in popularity of shows focusing on fashion design, such as BBC’s The Great British Sewing Bee and the Puttin’ on the Glitz feature on BBC Strictly It Takes Two, along with global high-profile Fashion Week events, has ignited a renewed interest in fashion and textiles. This presents an incredible opportunity to inspire the next generation of designers, makers, and entrepreneurs.

According to the UK Fashion & Textile Association, the industry has over 65 career types and contributes almost £20 billion to the UK economy. However, Luxury Lockstitch United Kingdom say:

These factors combined highlight there are endless benefits to offering Fashion and Textile qualifications to learners:

• Diverse Career Paths: The fashion and textile industry offers many exciting career opportunities, from design and technology to marketing, buying, and visual merchandising.
• Creative Expression: Fashion and Textiles allow learners to express their creativity and develop their artistic talents.
• Technical Expertise: Learners can gain valuable technical skills, including pattern making, garment construction, and digital design.
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities: The industry has unique opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship, meaning your learners could start their own fashion labels or design businesses.

Why Choose Skills and Education Group Awards?

As the UK’s leading awarding organisation for fashion and textiles qualifications, we are committed to providing high-quality, industry-relevant courses. Many of our qualifications are UKFT-approved.

Our UKFT Approved Qualifications Include:

• Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles (Sewing and Textiles)
• Level 1 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles (Sewing and Textiles)
• Level 2 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles
• Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles 
• Level 4 Diploma in Technical Textiles and Apparel (Wales)
• Level 5 Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring (RQF)

View the full list of our UKFT-approved qualifications.

Elevate Your Curriculum Today

Partner with Skills and Education Group Awards and support the future of the industry whilst providing your learners with a wealth of opportunities in fashion and textiles. Contact us today to discover more about our qualifications and how we can assist you in enhancing your curriculum.