NLTG Prospectus 2023

Sewing Machinist

Sewing machinists use their skills to create stitched items, from fashion accessories and medical textiles, to products such as leather goods and soft furnishings. As a Sewing Machinist, your skills will be fundamental to production across the industry and you will need to work quickly, using specialist industrial machinery. You may be involved in processes such as lock stitching, blind hemming, overlocking, cover stitch, cup seaming or ruffling. Your role will typically include: • operating specialist industrial sewing machines. • working with a variety of materials, threads and trimmings. • using a variety of sewing production techniques. • interpreting and following instruction and technical specifications. If you have an eye for detail and are able to work quickly and accurately, this could be the ideal career for you!

LEVEL

2 15 UP TO

MONTHS

Typical Job Roles

• Sewing Machine Operator

Entry Requirements

You will take a Skills Scan to ensure your current maths and English are at the required level.

Assessment

• Workplace observation and questioning. • Interview underpinned by a portfolio of work. • Practical skills test.

Progression

Further study or progression to other career opportunities within the sector such as management or senior support roles.

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