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Technical textiles designer apprenticeships

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Technical textiles designer apprenticeships - where to start

You can get into this job through

  • a university course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role


    • University

    You can do a degree or postgraduate qualification in: 

    • textile design 
    • materials science 
    • textile technology 
    • product design 
    It's important that you check courses cover the technical skills and knowledge employers want, rather than ones that concentrate only on fashion design. You'll usually need: 

    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English, maths and science 
    • 2 to 3 A-Levels, or equivalent, for a degree 
    • a degree in a relevant subject for postgraduate study 
    Apprenticeship
    You could do a textile technical specialist higher apprenticeship. You'll usually need 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A-Levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship. 

    Work
    You can start as a textiles or materials technician and do further training on the job to specialise in technical fabrics research and development. 



    Technical textiles designer apprenticeships - what it takes

    Skills and knowledge

    You'll need:

    • design skills and knowledge 
    • knowledge of engineering science and technology 
    • the ability to come up with new ways of doing things 
    • to be thorough and pay attention to detail 
    • analytical thinking skills 
    • complex problem-solving skills 
    • the ability to work on your own 
    • knowledge of manufacturing production and processes
    • to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

    Technical textiles designer apprenticeships - what you'll do

    Day-to-day tasks

    Your day-to-day duties may include: 

    • developing ideas for products that meet certain performance standards
    • identifying the suitability and availability of materials 
    • creating designs using computer software 
    • developing prototypes 
    • assessing the technical performance of textiles 
    • recording and interpreting test results 
    • writing technical reports and estimating costs 
    • researching new development methods and technologies
    Working environment
    You could work in a laboratory or in a factory. You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

    Career path and progression - Technical textiles designer apprenticeships

    You could work in a research department for a university or company that specialises in technical textiles, for example carbon fibre or graphene.

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