Skills for Work: Textiles Industry National 5 (SCQF level 5)
This qualification has been withdrawn and will finish on 31/07/2025
Skills for Work: Textiles Industry at National 5 is an introductory qualification in textiles. It develops the skills, knowledge and attitudes needed for work in the textiles industry.
Learners will develop:
- knowledge of the scope of job roles within the textiles manufacturing industry
- knowledge of the journey taken by textiles products from raw material to finished product
- practical skills used in the textiles manufacturing industry
- knowledge of how to become effective job seekers and employees in the textile manufacturing industry
- a positive and responsible attitude to work
- communication and team-working skills
This qualification provides a general overview of the textiles manufacturing industry, introducing learners to its diversity. A range of textile products and processes are used, giving learners the opportunity to develop their knowledge. Textile fibres, functions and structures are explored in an industrial context, giving learners opportunities to understand the environmental considerations of the textiles industry.
This qualification is available through schools and colleges.
Qualification structure
Group Award code: C780 75
SCQF level: 5
The Skills for Work Course in the Textiles Industry consists of three mandatory Units.
For further information on the structure and units of this qualification please refer to the Course Specification document.
How to assess
There is no external assessment for this course. Learners must successfully complete each unit to achieve the course.
Unit specifications provide detailed information on the evidence requirements for each unit. The unit support notes provide information on approaches to assessment for each unit.
The units are internally assessed by centres and externally verified by SQA.
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Why study this qualification
This qualification is suitable for a wide range of learners including:
- pupils from mainstream schools or other education establishments
- school leavers
- adult returners to education
- learners in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects
- learners participating in 16+ programmes
- college students wishing to develop their skills and knowledge in relation to the Textile Manufacturing Industry
- trainees participating in preparation for entering employment
- individuals involved in voluntary activities
Access
Entry is at the discretion of the centre.
Employment and progression
Successful learners may progress further education, where the following courses are available:
- PDA Contemporary Fashion Corsetry
- HNC/D Fashion: Design and Production with Retail
- HNC/D Fashion Design and Manufacture
- NC Fashion Design and Manufacture
- HNC/D Fashion Technology and Manufacture with Design
- HNC/D Fashion Design and Manufacture
- NC Fashion Design and Manufacture
- PDA Textile Design for Garments
- NPA Harris Tweed
- SVQ in Kilt Making - SCQF Level 6
They can also go straight into employment, where a vocational qualification can be undertaken in Manufacturing Textile Products.
Qualification structure
Group Award code: C780 75
SCQF level: 5
The Skills for Work Course in the Textiles Industry consists of three mandatory Units.
For further information on the structure and units of this qualification please refer to the Course Specification document.