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Key details

Course area
Fashion and Textiles
Student types
16 - 18 coursesCourses for 19+ students
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Entry Level
Start date
Tuesday 1st September 2026
Location
Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
Course code
Parent course code:C059939 Child course code: Q059940
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if you would like to further your study in Fashion and Textiles. It is ideal if you maybe lack some confidence or have low level GCSE qualifications that are below the criteria for Level 1 and Level 2 Fashion. It is ideal if you need support and are interested in developing your all round Fashion and Textiles skills while continuing to study English and Maths.

You will have a general introduction to the Fashion and Textiles industry with a varied focus on developing the skills required to work in the industry. Creative skills will include: Drawing, Sewing, Social Media, Design to name but a few. 

You will develop your English, Maths, and study skills with the Fashion and Textiles curriculum running throughout all aspects of study. You will specifically develop your skills in time management, communication, research, writing, designing, organising your projects and meeting deadlines.

You can expect:

  • A creative, hands-on learning experience focused on real-world fashion skills
  • Regular opportunities to develop and present your own ideas through sketchbooks and mood boards
  • Timetabled English and Maths GCSE sessions, with one-to-one and group support
  • Feedback and guidance from experienced tutors with industry insight
  • A welcoming environment that supports both personal and academic development

Course information

1 year

College Certificate

You must have 4 GCSEs at grades 1 - 9 (A - G) and have an interest in Art and Design. This must include a grade 1 or above in both GCSE English Language and Maths.

You will be assessed by project-based assignments.

You could progress to the Level 1 Fashion course.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers

Potential Earnings

£64,823.22

Average Earnings

£34,663.37

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Pathways

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Skills

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Mathematics

Using mathematics to solve problems.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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