Official Trade Apprenticeship Standard
Tailor & Garment Technician Apprenticeship Pathway
Everything you need to know about starting a Tailor & Garment Technician apprenticeship: entry qualifications, wage progression, Levy funding rules, and training provider options.
Apprenticeship Standard Details
DURATION
36 Months
START WAGE
£18,000/yr
SOC CODE
5411
Entry Requirements:
- GCSE Grade 3 in English and Art/Design
- Fine motor skills and visual eye for symmetry
Typical Learning Modules:
• Hand Stitching & Canvas Construction
• Pattern Drafting & Fitting
• Trouser & Jacket Assembly
• Textile Science
• Pressing & Finishing
Certification Outcome
Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Bespoke Tailoring
Top Training Providers
- Savile Row Bespoke Academy
- Fashion Enter Ltd
- NEWT (New Employment in Textiles)
Apprenticeship Standards & Source Attribution
Primary Source: Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) Occupational Standards • UK National Apprenticeship Service.
Wage Information: Minimum wage benchmarks reflect the UK National Minimum Wage for Apprentices (2026/27). Qualified pay rates reflect ONS ASHE survey data.
Last Reviewed: August 2026 • Next Review: April 2027
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