Sewing Machinist Apprenticeship (Level 2)

Entry Requirements

Apprentices without English and Math at Level 1 must pass the initial assessments before gaining entry

Study Mode

Part time, online delivery

Duration

15 Months plus 3 months EPA, Off the job hours 326

Key features and Benefits

Skills Provider of the Year - BiBAS Winner 2025
Ofsted Grade "Good" - Nov 24

The key responsibility of a Sewing Machinist is to make sewn products that meet specifications and quality criteria

Overview

Sewing machinists work in the manufacturing sector. They produce sewn products and may also conduct repairs.

Sewn products include aviation textiles, clothing, leather goods, marine textiles, medical textiles, and soft furnishings.

Companies who employ sewing machinists may be large, small, or micro sized. They may specialise in certain sewn products, or the sewn product may be part of a wider manufacturing process.
What will I study?
Duty 1
- Prepare for sewing machinist operations. For example, obtain materials and accessories, and prepare equipment and machinery.
Duty 2
- Carry out sewing machinist operations to meet product instructions, quality and speed standards.
Duty 3
- Complete quality assurance activities. For example, check stitching.
Duty 4
- Rectify sewn product output issues. For example, undo stitching and re-sew items.
Duty 5
- Prepare sewn products for next stage in process for example, organising batches, packing, and dispatch.
Duty 6
- Contribute to maintaining the workplace environment: health, safety, and environment and sustainable practice.
Duty 7
- Conduct basic maintenance to ensure equipment and machinery efficiency meets production expectations.
Duty 8
- Complete work records -digital or paper based. For example, production and quality check data.
Duty 9
- Contribute to continuous improvement and problem-solving activities. For example, work as part of an improvement team, identify issues, and put ideas forward.
Entry Requirements

Entry Criteria

If you don't hold a GCSE Grade 2 or above in English and Maths you'll need to achieve Functional Skills Level 1 prior to completion of the Apprenticeship.

To be able to enrol onto this apprenticeship, you'll need an employer to support your apprenticeship, and employ you. We'll support you to find a suitable employer if you can't find one. You'll need to take part in an interview and initial assessment, to see which route is best for you.
How will I be assessed?

You'll be observed in the workplace carrying out practical activities, professional discussions, questioning and reflective accounts and journal.

The End Point Assessment will consist of an observation with questions, an interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence and a multiple-choice test.
Apprenticeship Funding

When you start an apprenticeship with us, there’s no need to worry about the cost—apprenticeship fees and funding are covered by your employer, not you. This means you can focus fully on gaining valuable skills and experience without any financial burden.

For more information on apprenticeship funding/costs and any government support available, please contact our Apprenticeship Team on 01254 292500 or apprenticeships@blackburn.ac.uk