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Level 4 Garment Technology Course in London

Cost£4,220.00
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start25 Aug 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Level 4 Garment Technology Course in London. Classes run at Fashion Retail Academy, two days a week over nine months.

The course covers the full lifecycle of a clothing product, from initial development through to mass production. You'll explore fabric selection, garment construction, and production processes. The course also looks at how garment technologists work alongside designers to bring collections to life.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Garment Technology for Fashion Retail.

Who this course is for

This programme, delivered two days per week, is designed for students aged 19 or older. Study the UK's only Level 4 Garment Technology diploma, and master the skills you need for a successful career as a garment technologist.

Discover the entire lifecycle of a clothing product, from initial development through to mass production. Working closely with designers, garment technologists help to bring their vision to life, informing production processes and fabric choice, whilst keeping production within budget and on time. Garment technologists also work to ensure consistency and quality across a range of product sizes and styles, allowing fashion businesses to mass produce garments without compromising quality.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the full product development lifecycle, from concept to mass production.
  • You'll study fabric properties and how to select the right materials for a garment.
  • You'll learn garment construction techniques and quality standards.
  • You'll understand how to read and work with technical specifications and patterns.
  • You'll develop skills in fit assessment and how to communicate fit corrections.
  • You'll examine how production processes are planned and managed at scale.
  • You'll learn how garment technologists collaborate with designers and suppliers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions held two days per week at Fashion Retail Academy. Teaching combines practical studio work with technical study. Assessment is through coursework, projects, and practical tasks that reflect real garment technology processes. You'll build a portfolio of work across the nine months.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Fashion Retail Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Garment technologist, works with designers and suppliers to develop clothing ranges.
  • Technical designer, creates and refines garment specifications for production.
  • Quality assurance technologist, checks garments meet brand standards before launch.
  • Fit technician, assesses samples and communicates fit corrections to factories.
  • Product developer, manages the journey from design brief to finished product.
  • Buying assistant, supports the buying team with product and supplier knowledge.

What you could study next

  • A Level 6 degree in Fashion Technology or Garment Technology, for those wanting to move into senior technical or management roles.
  • A degree in Fashion Design or Textile Design, for those looking to move into the creative side of the industry.
  • Professional development courses in supply chain management or sustainable fashion, to broaden your expertise.
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