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Sample machinist apprenticeships

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Sample machinist apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role
  • applying directly


    • College

    You could do a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Relevant courses include: 

    • Level 1 Award in Fashion - Sewing Machine Skills 
    • Level 1 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles
    You'll usually need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent. 

    Apprenticeship
    You can get into this job through a sewing machinist Level 2 apprenticeship or a garment maker Level 3 apprenticeship.

    You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for a Level 2 apprenticeship. You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for a Level 3 apprenticeship.

    Work
    You would usually move into this job after getting experience as a sewing machinist on a production line. 

    Direct Application
    Although there are no set entry requirements for applying for this job directly, employers would expect you to have literacy and numeracy skills to read instructions and understand measurements.

    Sample machinist apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need: 

    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • the ability to work on your own 
    • patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations 
    • the ability to work well with others 
    • the ability to work well with your hands 
    • physical skills like movement, coordination, dexterity and grace 
    • observation and recording skills 
    • the ability to operate and control equipment 
    • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

    Sample machinist apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your day-to-day duties may include: 

    • checking all pattern pieces are present to start a job 
    • following fabric, colour and size instructions from the designer and pattern cutter 
    • using industrial machines like overlockers and binders 
    • stitching sections together and adding labels to them
    • pressing the garment to give it a 'finished' appearance 
    • advising the design team about the best way to construct the sample 
    • discussing any 'tweaks' to the design instructions before the item goes into production 
    • carrying out quality control checks during a production run 
    • helping other machinists during busy periods 
    • working directly with customers who supply their own design details
    Working environment
    You could work in a creative studio, in a workshop or from home.

    Career path and progression - Sample machinist apprenticeships

    With experience, you could move on to higher-level technical roles, like garment technologist or quality control technician. You could also move into clothing design.

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