Fashion and Textiles - Level 1 Award
Start Date:
3 November 2026
Centre:
Poplar Works
Attendance:
Part Time
Time of Day:
Daytime
Duration:
12 Weeks
Level:
Level 1
Most suitable for:
Adults
Course Code:
43676
ABOUT
Poplar Works is a thriving community fashion hub in East London’s Fashion District. A partnership between the London College of Fashion, UAL, Poplar HARCA and The Trampery, it brings together studios for fashion and creative business start-ups, a creative community engagement programme and the Making for Change training and manufacturing initiative.
Making for Change initiative creates a space where fashion students, entrepreneurs, manufacturers and the local community can learn, share and create together; unlocking potential, nurturing talent and helping to write tomorrow’s fashion success stories.
The Level 1 course delivered at Poplar Works will help you to develop the practical and technical skills required by the fashion industries for construction roles within the industry, e.g. Sample Machinist.
It will also develop your understanding of how fashion works and the employment opportunities within the sector, as well as your ability to work professionally.
WHAT WILL I STUDY?
- Garment construction (Industrial sewing techniques)
- Industrial sewing operations
- Quality control of a sewn product
- Construct a top and skirt
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need:
- A strong desire to pursue a career in the fashion industry
- Minimum qualification of entry-level 3 in English
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Continual feedback and interim assessment.
Final assessment of level 1 on submission of portfolio and garments
FEES
Adults - ENTRY LEVEL/LEVEL 2
This course may be free if you meet certain conditions:
- If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
- Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
- There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.
Check here which documents you need to show us and which visa types are allowed.
If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course, but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.
If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee.
Some courses have other additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.
Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.
Courses are free of charge, and students are eligible to apply for a travel bursary.
The majority of the equipment is supplied by us.
PROGRESSION
You can progress onto the Level 2 Certificate.
