A flexible skills‑focused course below university level, taken with a lighter timetable to fit around work or personal commitments.
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Community courses are “first steps” for adults to learn new skills, develop confidence, meet others in welcoming classroom. The purpose of courses is to support students into further learning or employment (paid or voluntary).
Learn to design and make simple garments and handmade items to sell. In this practical course you’ll develop basic sewing skills, learn to measure, cut and finish products to a professional standard. You’ll create three to four sellable items such as tote bags, accessories, skirts/ tops/ trousers, and learn how to cost and price them.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
You should attend regularly and arrive on time to make best progress on course
You will complete a short diary weekly in class time, to record your progress and receive written tutor feedback.
You will use Microsoft Teams whilst on the course. Microsoft Teams is a free, safe online app used by Nottingham College for tutors to contact students.
Using Teams will also enable you to develop and feel confident using digital skills.
For more information on using Microsoft Teams and the induction process, please visit our Induction Information for Community Students page.
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The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£125.00
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Parent course code:C057254 Child course code: Q057255
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The Vine Community Centre Bobbers Mill Road, Nottingham, NG7 5GZ
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£125.00
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Parent course code:C060621 Child course code: Q060622
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Ramgarhia Sabha Gurdwara 31 Percy Street, Old Basford, Nottingham, NG6 0GF
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Tuition fees may be waived for Adult and Community courses if you are in receipt of certain benefits or have a low income. Please see our Tuition fee information page for more information.
£137.50
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Parent course code:C060623 Child course code: Q060624
College Certificate
There are no formal entry requirements but a good standard of English is required.
Tutors will give regular verbal and written feedback. You will be required to complete an Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and encouraged to set your own personal targets as part of this course.
There may be opportunities to progress onto other courses both in the community and at Nottingham College centres. The course tutor can discuss appropriate opportunities if you wish to further your learning in this subject area.
Sewing machines and other large equipment is supplied, but you should aim to bring your own basic sewing kit of scissors, pins and needles, and a tape measure to the first session (all can be bought for about £5).
You will need to buy all materials and threads etc for your project, this cost depends on the fabric purchased, but we encourage re-using, recycling and love charity shops!
You can read more about community courses and your Individual Learning Plan in our Guidance for Community Learners booklet.
Tutor: Talent Nyandoro
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Potential Earnings
£31,583.05
Average Earnings
£20,187.99
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.
Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).
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