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Garment maker
Level
3
Advanced · like A-levels
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Creative and design
Pay
Paid
you earn while training
In a nutshell
Constructing garments - bringing the design to life, following specifications and quality standards.
What you'd do
Cut garment pieces to pattern accurately
Operate industrial sewing machines to construct garments
Assemble garment components in the correct sequence
Carry out quality checks at each stage of construction
Finish garments including pressing, trimming, and labelling
Perform fittings and make alterations to achieve correct fit
Follow production targets while maintaining quality standards
What you'd learn
Pattern interpretation and fabric cutting techniques
Industrial and domestic sewing machine operation
Construction methods for different garment types
Fitting, alteration, and garment adjustment
Quality checking and finishing of sewn garments
Fabric properties and handling requirements
Health and safety in a garment production environment
Ready to look for a place?
See live Garment maker apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.
A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.