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Textiles

at Bosworth Community College, Leicester · college

Level 3Other coursesQCF Units2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The course starts with a skill building project, where you will try different techniques and skills and build competency using textiles techniques, such as printing, embroidery and fabric manipulation. You will then go onto choose a personal theme and develop this through research, drawing, sampling and designing, before creating a final outcome (which can take the form of different types of textiles, work could include fashion/accessories/interiors/textile art). The course is suitable for any Art and Design background and you do not have to have studied textiles at GCSE to succeed on this course. From February of year 13 you will complete an externally set assignment (exam project). You will be required to complete a final piece during a 15 hour controlled assessment.

What you need to get on

Grade 5 in an Art and Design subject at GCSE

How you are assessed

Short courses, awards and certificates that do not fit the main routes.

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?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

  • Bosworth Academy

    Leicester Lane Desford, Leicester, LE9 9JL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 2 September 2026 · Leicester

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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