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Fashion & Textiles

For qualifications in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry please refer to our Retail/Warehousing page.

Fashion Qualifications Administering Office - ABC Nottingham

Apprenticeship Framework

Visit Skillfast-UK web site for information on the Fashion and Textiles Apprenticeship Framework. This Framework contains many ABC Awards qualifications and was implemented on 17 August 2009. www.skillfast-uk.org/uploads/

Level 3 Diploma in Apparel, Footwear or Leather Production (QCF)

Level 2 Certificate in International Fashion Studies

Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear, Leather or Textile Production (QCF)

Level 2 Certificate in Footwear & Leather (NVQ) (QCF) (Footwear Production / Handcraft/Bespoke/Orthopaedic Footwear Production / Footwear Repair and Associated Services / Saddlery / Leathergoods Production / Leather Production)

Level 3 Certificate in Footwear & Leather (NVQ) (QCF) (Footwear Production / Handcraft/Bespoke/Orthopaedic Footwear Production / Footwear Repair and Associated Services / Saddlery / Leathergoods Production / Leather Production)

Level 3 (Awards & Diplomas) in Fashion

Level 3 Diploma in Apparel / Footwear Production

Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Textile Productions (NVQ) (QCF)

Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Sewn Products (NVQ) (QCF)

NVQ Level 3 in Bespoke Cutting & Tailoring

Level 3 Diploma in Bespoke Cutting & Tailoring (NVQ) (QCF) (Cutting/Tailoring)

Level 3 Certificate in Apparel Manufacturing Technology (NVQ) (QCF)
(Garment Technologist / Pattern & Grading Technologist/ Handcraft Garment Maker / Sample Technologist)

Level 3 Certificate in Textile Technology (QCF)

Level 4 Award, Certificate and Diploma in Business for Creative Practitioners (QCF)

FASHION & TEXTILES FRAMEWORK

Level 1 Fashion & Textiles (QCF)

Level 1 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Sewing & Textiles)
Level 1 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Sewing & Textiles)
Level 1 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles

Level 2 Fashion & Textiles (QCF)

Level 2 Award in Fashion & Textiles
Level 2 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Sewing & Textiles)
Level 2 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Pattern Cutting)
Level 2 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles
Level 2 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Sewing & Textiles)
Level 2 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Pattern Cutting)
Level 2 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles

Level 3 Fashion & Textiles (QCF)

Level 3 Award in Fashion & Textiles
Level 3 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Pattern Technology)
Level 3 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Garment Technology)
Level 3 Award in Fashion & Textiles (Tailoring)
Level 3 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles
Level 3 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Pattern Technology)
Level 3 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Garment Technology)
Level 3 Certificate in Fashion & Textiles (Tailoring)
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles (Pattern Technology)
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles (Garment Technology)
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion & Textiles (Tailoring)

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Latest News

Youth Work Qualification Strategy - The National Youth Agency

The NYA would like contributions from all those with a vested interest in their strategy and vocational qualifications for youth work. The consultation period runs from 9th July 2010 to 26th July 2010.

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Posted 22.07.10

ABC QCF Qualifications Update

The majority of ABC Awards' qualifications have now been migrated from NQF qualifications to the QCF. Qualification/funding updates with further information on the migration to QCF are now available for:

Posted 13.07.10

Level 3 & 4 Foundation Diplomas in Art, Design & Media Now Approved on the QCF

ABC is pleased to announce that its Level 3 and 4 Foundation Diplomas are now approved on the QCF and will appear in the LSC April 2010 list for an August 2010 delivery.  The accreditation end date for these qualifications is now 31.12.2012.  The guided learning hours for both qualifications have been increased from 600 hours to 720 hours.

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Posted 18.3.10

ABC Gains Ofqual Recogition as a QCF Awarding Organisation

ABC has been fully recognised by Ofqual as a QCF awarding organisation. This means that it is now able to extend the accreditation life of current QCF qualifications beyond December 2010. ABC will be working with relevant SSCs to extend all current QCF provision as quickly as possible.

All new qualifications will be recognised for the QCF and will be approved beyond December 2010. ABC intends to replace the majority of its remaining NQF qualifications with updated provision on the QCF as soon as possible. All plans are subject to SSC approval and timescales. Posted 4.2.10

ABC Awards will be attending/exhibiting at:

SSAT Languages Conference
7 & 8 October 2010
The Belfry, Birmingham

SSAT Technology Specialism Conference
12 & 13 October 2010
Radison SAS Hotel, Manchester Airport

The Languages Show
15-17 October 2010
Earls Court, London

AoC Annual Conference & Exhibition
16-18 November 2010
International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham

Go to Conference & Events page for further information and booking forms.

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