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Fashion and Textiles

at The Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the core technical, designing and making principles for fashion and textiles. They will investigate historical, social, cultural, environmental and economic influences on design and technology, whilst enjoying opportunities to put their learning into practice by manufacturing products of their choice. They will explore, design, create and evaluate innovative solutions in response to realistic design contexts. Students will gain a real understanding of what it means to be a designer, alongside the knowledge and skills sought by higher education and employers.

What you need to get on

6 in Design Technology

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

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 Thomas Hardye School

    Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Dorchester

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