How to become
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could do a college course, which may help when you start looking for work.
Courses include:
- textiles
- fashion and textiles
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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Apprenticeship
You could do a Textile Manufacturing Operative Level 2 Intermediate Apprenticeship with a textiles production company.
This can take between 1 and 2 years to complete and combines on-the-job training and time spent with a learning provider.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply directly for textile operative roles.
Though not essential, it could be useful to have experience in:
- textile manufacturing
- sewing machinist work
- knitting machinist work
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Career tips
You could do short courses at an adult education centre or online to learn about the properties of different textiles and fabrics.
Further information
You can discover more about careers in textiles from UKFT Futures.