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Level 2 Fashion and Textiles Course in Darlington

CostContact the provider
Duration34 weeks
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyABC awarding body

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About this course

Level 2 Fashion and Textiles Course in Darlington. Classes run at Darlington College, full-time during the day over 34 weeks. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

You'll explore fashion business, retail, and the skills needed to work in the sector. The course blends practical and vocational learning, covering how the fashion industry operates and the routes available within it. You'll need four GCSEs at Grade 2 or higher, including English or Maths, to enrol.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Certificate in Fashion and Textiles.

Who this course is for

This course has been developed to provide learners with an understanding of fashion business and retail and prepare them for the reality of the sector and progression and paths available to them. The qualification has been designed to incorporate a strong element of vocational learning to provide young people with the understanding, knowledge and skills identified as necessary for future progression and employment, underpinned by the broad transferrable skills that will enable learners to demonstrate qualities of adaptability, self-reliance, collaboration, dependability, imagination and creativity.

Entry requirements

You will need 4 GCSEs (or vocational equivalents) at Grade 2 or higher, including English or Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the fashion and textiles industry is structured and how it operates.
  • You'll study fashion retail, including how products reach customers.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fashion business practices and commercial awareness.
  • You'll learn about career routes and progression options within the sector.
  • You'll build practical skills in design and textiles relevant to the workplace.
  • You'll develop transferable skills that support further study or employment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Darlington College. Teaching combines practical vocational activities with knowledge-based learning. Assessment is likely to include coursework, practical tasks, and written assignments that reflect real industry contexts. Your tutors will guide you through both the creative and business sides of the qualification.

What you will need to bring

Darlington College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fashion retail assistant, supports customers and manages stock in a fashion store.
  • Tailor, alters and constructs garments for clients.
  • Textile technician, works with fabrics and materials in a production setting.
  • Visual merchandiser, creates product displays in retail environments.
  • Fashion designer, creates clothing and accessories. This role typically requires further study at Level 3 or above.
  • Costume assistant, supports costume departments in theatre, TV, or film.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Fashion and Textiles qualification, the natural next step for deeper design and industry knowledge.
  • Level 3 Art and Design Diploma, broadens creative skills across disciplines.
  • Foundation Degree or HNC in Fashion Design (Level 4 or 5), for those aiming toward a design career in higher education.
  • Apprenticeship in Retail or a related creative sector, combining work and study.
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