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Tailors design and make one-off suits, jackets and coats for individual customers. They also alter and repair clothes.
You could start by doing a degree in fashion or fashion and textiles, and specialise in tailoring. You could also do a degree in bespoke tailoring. You'll usually need a foundation diploma in art and design or 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
You could take a college course, to develop your sewing, pattern cutting and design skills. Courses include:
You may be able to get into the industry through the Savile Row Bespoke Association (SRBA) apprenticeship programme. This can take between 2 and 6 years to complete. You would apply directly to SRBA member tailoring companies. Competition for places is strong. Entry requirements vary.
You'll need:
Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience, you could become a senior tailor or supervisor, or you could set up your own business.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new manufacturing ideas and systems.
Stagehands help to get things ready on set for performances in the theatre, at concerts and in TV and film studios.
Set designers design and create the settings for commercials, television, theatre and films.
Picture framers mount items like photographs, paintings and other artwork for display.
Make-up artists apply make-up and style hair for people appearing on camera or in front of a live audience.
Textile dyeing technicians create dyes to colour fibres and fabrics.
If you are looking for an opportunity to gain work experience and a qualification, then an apprenticeship at Channel 4 might be for you. This role involves supporting the 4Studio production team by coordinating digital content projects, managing budgets and schedules, organising logistics for shoots, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and streamlining production processes to help bring creative ideas to life.
Not only will your organisation (or the Government) pay for all of your training, but you’ll be paid to do it. That means you could actually get paid to get your degree and have no debt!
There are over 625 different apprenticeships to choose from, in a range of industries. Whether you’re interested in law, marketing, construction, or engineering, you’ll find something up your street!
As an apprentice, the minimum you’ll earn is £6.20 an hour, but we’ve seen apprentices earn a starting salary of up to £30,000 a year! You could also get other employee benefits like gym memberships, paid holiday, and sick pay.
Employers think apprentices are 15% more employable than those with other qualifications. In fact, many large employers train their graduates and apprentices together!
There’s only so much you can learn when you just do a qualification. As an apprentice, you’ll also get to learn on the job – whether that’s designing amazing graphics, chopping vegetables, or building engines!
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