Fashion and Textiles - Level 2 Certificate
Start Date:
3 February 2026
Centre:
Poplar Works
Attendance:
Part Time
Time of Day:
Daytime
Duration:
22 Weeks
Level:
Level 2
Most suitable for:
Adults
Course Code:
43678
ABOUT
Poplar Works is a thriving community fashion hub in East London’s Fashion District. A partnership between the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London (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.
The 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 2 course delivered at Poplar Works will help you develop the practical and technical skills required by the fashion industry for construction roles, such as Sample Machinists.
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?
Modules can include:
- Industrial garment construction: jersey t-shirts and skirts
- Design principles in the fashion and textiles Industry
- Introduction to accessories: bags
- Garment construction (craft): shirts and shorts
- Introduction to tailoring
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students will generally progress from the Level 1 Award.
We consider applications to study on Level 2 only, but this is dependent on there being availability/space on the course.
Minimum of Entry Level 3 English qualification.
COURSEWORK REQUIREMENTS
Continual feedback and interim assessment.
Final assessment of the Level 2 on submission of portfolio and garments.
FEES
Adults - LEVEL 2
This course may be free for you 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.
- If you are aged 19-23 and you do not have the equivalent of five GCSEs at grade 9-4. You need to show us proof of any qualifications you already have.
- Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions for at least 12 months.
- 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 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 will have the opportunity to apply for a position in the fashion production team at Poplar Works.
You can:
- Start or grow your own business
- Gain onsite support with finding relevant jobs in the fashion industry
- Progress to Level 3 Diploma courses in fashion/construction
- Progress to Level 3 Apprenticeships in fashion and textiles
