Diploma in Textile Design and Manufacture
at The Textile Centre of Excellence, Huddersfield · training provider
What the college says
A blended study programme for existing [employed] textile operatives that are new to the job and learning the basics of textile production manufacturing. The programme is ideally suited for those looking to learn about the industrial aspects of textile production, from raw fibres blending through carding, spinning, warping, weaving, dyeing, finishing.
What you need to get on
Currently employment within the sector is necessary as the role involves work related projects and assignments linked to in-company production techniques. As long as candidates are working in a textile production setting, no other entry criteria necessary. Candidates with existing skills in Maths and English would be preferable, but not essential.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
The Textile Centre of Excellence
Work based
Only place teaching it nearby
No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in engineering are the next thing to look at.