You’ll usually need a degree in textiles technology, science or engineering.
Relevant courses include:
- textile science and technology
- materials science and engineering
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 2 to 3 A levels for a degree
Analytical textile technologist
Analytical textile technologists produce technical textiles for industries like automotive and healthcare.
Average salary (a year)
£18,000 Starter
to£30,000 Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
39 to 41 a week
You could work
between 8am and 6pm
How to become an Analytical textile technologist
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- an apprenticeship
- working towards this role
University
Apprenticeship
You might also consider taking an apprenticeship if there is one available in your area.
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Work
If you haven’t got a degree, you may be able to start out at technician level and then work your way up. You'll usually need some relevant work experience. You’ll also need to take some work-based training such as a foundation degree or an apprenticeship.
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Further information
You can find out more about careers in this area from The Textile Institute.What it takes
Skills and knowledge
You'll need:
- maths knowledge
- knowledge of engineering science and technology
- knowledge of chemistry including the safe use and disposal of chemicals
- knowledge of physics
- analytical thinking skills
- science skills
- excellent verbal communication skills
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- Being able to use a computer terminal or hand-held device may be beneficial for this job.
What you'll do
Day-to-day tasks
Your day-to-day duties might include:
- working with customers, staff and suppliers
- using analytical instruments and techniques, like microscopes and infrared technology, to test samples
- looking at technical performance specifications
- developing new analytical techniques
- interpreting and reporting data
- writing technical reports and cost estimates
- dealing with health and safety issues
Working environment
You could work in a laboratory.
You may need to wear protective clothing.
Career path and progression
With experience, you could apply for jobs with more responsibility, like technical manager or production manager, or move into quality control.Training opportunities
Apprenticeships In England
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Courses In England
HNC Operations Engineering
- Provider: LAKES COLLEGE WEST CUMBRIA
- Start date: 11 June 2020
- Location: WORKINGTON
Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering Level 4
- Provider: KIRKLEES COLLEGE
- Start date: 04 September 2019
- Location: