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BTEC National Certificate
5 core units – including drawing development and materials, technical and processes
2 compulsory units – these are art & design exploration / application
5 specialist units – choose from a selection of 22 units that include pattern construction, pattern-grading and computers in art & design
Advanced Apprenticeship
Work-based training and knowledge-based learning. 
NVQ in Apparel Manufacturing Technology
Key Skills in Communication & Application of Number (Level 2)
Technical Certificate – Diploma in Apparel/Footwear Production
A-Levels (including AS/A2 Levels)
No specific components. Themed projects in the subjects of printed, dyed & constructed textiles for fashion and fine art.
Apprenticeship
Work-based training and knowledge-based learning. 
NVQ in Manufacturing Sewn Products
Key Skills in Communication & Application of Number (Level 1)
Technical Certificate – Certificate in Apparel, Footwear & Leather Production
BTEC Higher National Certificate
7 core units – including fashion & textiles materials understanding and drawing techniques and approaches
3 specialist units – choose from units including design research in textiles, research and development for fashion design and garment manufacture
BTEC Higher National Diploma
7 core units – including fashion & textiles materials understanding and drawing techniques and approaches
9 specialist units – including design research in textiles, research and development for fashion design and garment manufacture
BTEC National Diploma
5 core units – including drawing development and materials, technical and processes
3 compulsory specialist units – these are art & design exploration / application / realisation
10 specialist units – choose from a selection of 22 units that include pattern construction, pattern grading and computers in art & design.
Degree/Honours Degree
Three main strands studied at Level 1 and 2
 
1.       Design & Construction
2.       Marketing & Promotion
3.       History & Theory
 
Level 1 - Introduced to workshop skills, pattern cutting, garment making, fashion design
Level 2 – Develops analytical and conceptual skills
Level 3 - Allows opportunity to specialise
Foundation Degree
Level 1              Introduction to pattern-cutting, design & construction
                        Roles & functions within Fashion including designing, buying and styling. 
Level 2              Specialise in chosen area
Masters Degree
There are 9 modules, 4 of which are core modules.
Post Graduate Certificate/Diploma
There are 9 modules, 4 of which are core modules.
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If you want to work in fashion, you’ll need some qualifications.  In the box below you can read about the different types of qualification that relate to the fashion industry. 

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