Health and Safety Awareness in the Fashion and Textiles Industry - Part-time

This course is perfect if:

• You're starting out in the fashion industry and want to build a strong foundation in health and safety practices.
• You’re a fashion student or apprentice looking to enhance your knowledge of safe working environments in studios or workshops.
• You’re considering a career in garment production, fashion design, or textiles and want to understand the risks and how to manage them.
• You want to gain a recognised qualification that shows employers you take health and safety seriously.
• You work in a school, college, or training centre and need basic health and safety awareness for practical fashion or textile sessions.
• You're interested in creating a safe, responsible, and professional approach to fashion work—from the sewing machine to the cutting table

You will learn: 

• Introduction to Health and Safety
• Identifying Hazards - Learn to recognize common hazards in fashion environments, such as those related to sewing equipment, fabric handling, chemicals (e.g., dyes), and cutting tools.
• Risk Assessment Basics- Gain skills in identifying risks and understanding how to reduce or eliminate them through simple risk assessment processes.
• Safe Use of Equipment and Materials - Discover safe working practices when using machinery (e.g., sewing machines, irons) and handling materials used in garment production.
• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) - Understand the appropriate use of PPE in different fashion tasks to minimize exposure to hazards

You can expect:

When you enrol in the NCFE Level 1 Award in Health and Safety Awareness in Fashion, you can expect a supportive and practical learning experience that prepares you for real-world fashion environments.

• Engaging Lessons - Learn through interactive sessions, practical examples, and discussions focused on real fashion studio situations.
• Hands-On Learning - Apply what you learn to practical scenarios, including identifying hazards around sewing machines, pressing equipment, and textile tools.
• Clear, Beginner-Friendly Content - No prior knowledge required—this course is designed for absolute beginners or those new to fashion and workshop settings.
• Assessment Support - Receive guidance as you complete simple, accessible assessments to show your understanding of key health and safety principles.
• Boosted Confidence - Gain the confidence to work safely and professionally in any fashion-based environment, whether in education, training, or early career roles.
• A Recognised Qualification - Successfully completing the course earns you a respected NCFE Level 1 Award, enhancing your CV and showing your commitment to safe working practices.

Please note: Due to the high demand of these part time courses, if you start a course but can no longer carry on, you will not be eligible for a full course refund. If you enrol on a course and the start date passes, you will not be eligible for a course material fee refund. If you get remitted fees and attend your course for free, if you do not attend the first two sessions without letting the tutor know or without valid reason, you will be withdrawn from the course. Many thanks for your understanding.