Apprenticeship training course
Bespoke cutter and tailor (level 5)
Producing tailored garments that are cut and made to a unique pattern for an individual.
- Qualification level
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5
Equivalent to higher national diploma (HND). - Typical duration
- 24 months
- Apprenticeship category
- Creative and design
- Maximum funding
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£17,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training. - Also known as
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- Bespoke cutter
- Bespoke tailor
- Skills
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Skills an apprentice will learn
- Produce a bespoke specification to deliver against agreed client requirements such as design, material and timeframe.
- Professional communication with stakeholders.
- Interpret specification, managing expectations both internally and externally.
- Professional communication with colleagues to ensure a productive work environment.
- Maintain comprehensive records relating to the sale and production of bespoke garments.
- Identify defects in materials and take the correct course of action to rectify.
- Select materials suitable for intended use.
- Diagnose and improve on issues against the specification of the bespoke garment.
- Store tools and equipment for example shears and scissors.
- Identify and minimise hazards and control risks in the workplace to maintain work procedures ensuring health and safety requirements are met.
- Select, prepare, and test tools and machinery, including adjustments for different materials.
- Correctly handle and store bespoke cut components in the making process.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the bespoke cutting and tailoring process.
- Handle and store finished bespoke garments in a safe and suitable location ready for client fitting or collection.
- Assess bespoke garment and implement the appropriate method to remedy a problem.
- Implement efficient and effective use of resources, time and materials.
Full information on Bespoke cutter and tailor (level 5) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.