How to become a textile dyeing technician
You can get into this job through:
- a university course
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- training with a professional body
University
You could do a higher national diploma or degree in:
- chemical engineering
- textile technology
- chemistry
You could also take a course in fashion and textiles if it covers manufacturing processes.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- between 1 and 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a higher national diploma or degree
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College
You could do a college course, which may help you to get a job as a trainee dyeing technician. Courses include:
- Level 3 Diploma In Textile Design and Manufacture
- A level Chemistry
- Level 3 Diploma in Applied Science
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science
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Apprenticeship
You could apply for a technical dyer and colourist, or textile technical specialist, higher apprenticeship.
These usually take between 24 and 36 months to complete as a mix of on the job learning and study.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
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Other Routes
You could train with the Society of Dyers and Colourists, who offer courses from introductory level to advanced. You'll usually need to be working in textiles production or research to do the more advanced courses.
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Further information
You can find out more about working in textiles technology from the Society of Dyers and Colourists and The Textile Institute.