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Fashion and textiles product technologist

Fashion and textiles product technologist

Engineering and manufacturing

Level 4 - Higher Technical Occupation

Producing a wide range of products, from clothing and fashion to leather goods, shoes, soft furnishings, marine and medical textiles.

Reference: OCC0540

Status: assignment_turned_inApproved occupation

Average (median) salary: £22,859 per year

SOC 2020 code: 5419 Textiles, garments and related trades n.e.c.

SOC 2020 sub unit groups:

  • 5419/01 Embroiderers and sewers
  • 5223/11 Textile machine technicians
  • 5419/02 Knitters
  • 5419/03 Sail makers
  • 5419/04 Weavers (excludes baskets, wig and wire goods)

Technical Education Products

ST0540:

Fashion and textiles product technologist

(Level 4)

Approved for delivery

Employers involved in creating the standard:

David Nieper Ltd (chair), M&CO, ASOS, Beanie & Bear Childrenswear, Bebop Dancewear ltd, Cookson & Clegg/ Community Clothing, Point3 Manufacture (previously The AMA Group), Cheshire Bespoke, Burberry, Bolton Textiles Group, DRM Ltd, Lantex Ltd, Ushiwear, Barcode Fashion

Employers involved in creating the standard:

David Nieper Ltd (chair), M&CO, ASOS, Beanie & Bear Childrenswear, Bebop Dancewear ltd, Cookson & Clegg/ Community Clothing, Point3 Manufacture (previously The AMA Group), Cheshire Bespoke, Burberry, Bolton Textiles Group, DRM Ltd, Lantex Ltd, Ushiwear, Barcode Fashion

Keywords:

Clothing And Fashion
Fashion And Textiles Product Technologist
Leather Goods
Marine And Medical Textiles
Shoes
Soft Furnishings

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