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Garment technologists choose the right fabrics and designs for manufacturers to make clothes at a set cost.
You could do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in garment technology or fashion design. You'll usually need 1 or 2 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma. You'll need 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree.
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Your day-to-day tasks may include:
With experience, you could become a senior technologist, quality controller or technical production manager. You could also move into research or teaching in a university fashion and textiles department.
Biochemists investigate the chemical processes that take place inside all living things, from viruses and bacteria to people.
Textile operatives spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics for use in clothing, furnishings and industrial products.
Laboratory technicians support scientists and help carry out tests, research and investigations.
Education technicians support science, art, IT or design and technology teachers by preparing equipment and materials for practical lessons.
Nanotechnologists design, create and manipulate materials on a tiny scale.
Packaging technologists design and develop packaging for different products.
Are you passionate about woodworking and looking to start a career in furniture finishing? GB Projects, a leading furniture manufacturer, is seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Furniture Sprayer to join our skilled team. - Learn the art of furniture spraying, preparation, and finishing - Work with various coatings and techniques to achieve high-quality finishes - Assist in the preparation and maintenance of spraying equipment
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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