T Level in Fashion, Textiles & Design

Core Component: Design, Development & Production
Understand how creative ideas are researched, developed, and realised in
fashion and textiles. You’ll study design principles, materials science,
sustainability, and consumer trends.

Fashion & Textiles Specialism
Focus on garment construction, pattern drafting, CAD design, and textile
development. Learn about traditional and digital manufacturing methods, quality
assurance, and the use of emerging technologies such as 3D design and virtual
sampling.

Employer-Set Project
Collaborate on a live project with a fashion or textiles company, responding to
an industry brief and producing a creative solution within professional
parameters.

Industry Placement (Minimum 45 Days)
Gain hands-on experience working within a fashion studio, design house, or
textiles manufacturer. 

Assessment is through:

• Core written exams
• Employer-set project
• Occupational specialism assessments (practical portfolio and presentation)

A mandatory industrial placement of at least 45 days (315 hours) embeds learners in authentic workplace settings, helping them develop independence, confidence, and valuable contacts. 

Students engage deeply in professional practice through live briefs with real clients, gaining firsthand insight into industry workflows and expectations. 

Equivalent to three A Levels, this T Level leads to university study, higher apprenticeships, or roles such as Junior Designer, Studio Assistant, or Production Coordinator.