SEG Awards
Level 1
QN: 500/4308/0
Curriculum Active
SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by SEG Awards. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 1479 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
SEG Awards
Syllabus Units
32 Units
Guided Hours
1479 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Bond and Stitch Leather
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify safe working procedures for a fashion and textiles workroom
- Explain the importance of health and safety regulations in a workroom environment
- Demonstrate correct techniques for marking patterns on leather
- Apply safe and accurate cutting techniques for leather
- Perform a range of hand-stitching techniques suitable for leather
- Combine leather with other materials to create a finished product
- Inspect finished leather items and identify common faults
- Select appropriate fixtures, fittings, and glues for leather goods
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Design Principles in the Fashion and Textiles Industry
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Understand the function of colour in design, Understand the importance of the historical development of design, present developments and future trends, Be able to evaluate information on a design brief and select suitable research areas, Be able to present drawings, source material and written information to a given brief
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Drying Items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand different.2. Identify which drying method should be used for specific items drying methods.3. Be able to dry items by non-mechanical methods.4. Use mechanical methods to dry items.
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Fabric Care
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Identify different types of staining2. Understand the different fibre types3. Understand care labels
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Fabric Inspection
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Know about fabric inspection, Be able to carry out an inspection of fabric using correct procedures
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Fabric Laying
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Understand the properties of fibres and fabrics, Be able to participate in fabric laying
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Fashion Design: Illustration Techniques
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Develop accurate fashion figure templates using standard proportional guidelines.
- Apply rendering techniques to depict fabric textures and garment details.
- Create a series of illustrations that demonstrate a consistent design style.
- Present a fashion design collection effectively on a storyboard layout.
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Garment Construction _Craft_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working practices within a workroom, Be able to finish garments to a good standard, Know which needles and threads are suitable for sewing chosen fabrics, Be able to recognise stitching faults and know how to correct them, Be able to stitch sample seams and sample hem finishes, Understand principles of top pressing and under pressing, Be able to choose a pattern and select suitable material for the style, Be able to cut out a given size of garment, Know how to position, handle and tack together cut parts and be able to construct garments, Be able to fit garments
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Garment Construction _Industrial_
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify safe working procedures and hazards in a workroom environment.
- Demonstrate correct positioning, handling, and sewing of cut parts.
- Operate industrial sewing machinery to produce samples to a given standard.
- Select appropriate threads and needles for specific fabrics.
- Recognise common stitching faults and apply corrective actions.
- Explain the principles of top-pressing and under-pressing.
- Produce pre-cut garments following a making specification sheet and working drawing.
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Hand Pressing of Sewn Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Be able to prepare for pressing, Understand pressing procedures, Be able to carry out top-pressing and under-pressing, Know how to perform quality checks in the pressing area
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Health and Safety in a Textile Manufacturing Business
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Know about the potential risks and hazards associated with a textile production facility. 2. Know about safe working procedures in a textile production environment. 3. Be able to work safely in a textile production environment. 4. Know health and safety rights and responsibilities.
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Health and safety in a workshop
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential hazards in a fashion and textiles workshop
- Describe safe working procedures for common workshop activities
- Demonstrate safe working practices when using tools and equipment
- Explain the health and safety rights and responsibilities of employees and employers
- Conduct a basic risk assessment for a given workshop task
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Industrial Apparel Machine Maintenance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Be able to prepare for servicing apparel machinery, Be able to carry out routine maintenance on a flat bed machine, Be able to carry out quality checks on a flat bed machine, Be able to present information to the appropriate person
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Industrial sewing operations
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedure within a workroom, Be able to use a lock stitch machine, Be able to use an overlocker
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Inspecting Returned Items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the procedures for accepting returned items in a fashion and textiles setting.
- Identify different types of faults in textile items.
- Apply appropriate methods to remove stains or contaminants from items.
- Record and report the condition of returned items accurately.
- Follow health and safety procedures when handling returned items.
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Inspection and Quality Checks in Textile Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential hazards in a textile testing environment and describe appropriate safety measures.
- Explain the purpose and basic procedure of at least three common textile tests (e.g., tensile strength, colour fastness, fabric weight).
- Demonstrate the correct use of testing equipment and materials in a controlled environment.
- Record test results accurately and present them in a clear format.
- Follow safe working procedures when handling chemicals, sharp instruments, and testing machinery.
- Interpret basic test results to determine if a textile sample meets specified requirements.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Inspection of finished sewn products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the safe working procedures required in a workroom environment.
- Explain the inspection process for finished sewn products.
- Apply inspection techniques to identify common defects in sewn products.
- Record inspection results accurately using appropriate documentation.
- Evaluate the importance of quality control in the production of sewn products.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Introduction to Finishing Procedures for Sewn Products
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify safe working procedures within a workroom environment
- Explain in-line and end-line quality control guidelines
- Describe the importance of final inspection audit
- Apply end-of-line inspection techniques to finished sewn products
- Demonstrate the final pressing procedure for sewn products
- Outline methods for packing and storing finished sewn products
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Introduction to Footwear
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify potential hazards in a footwear workshop and describe appropriate safety measures.
- Outline the key historical developments in footwear from ancient times to the present.
- Describe the main parts of the foot and explain how they influence shoe design.
- Compare and contrast common materials used in footwear construction.
- Apply standard sizing systems to measure feet and select appropriate shoe sizes.
- Explain the different techniques used in footwear manufacture, including cutting, lasting, and finishing.
- Design a simple slipper or shoe, considering function, materials, and aesthetics.
- Construct a slipper or shoe using appropriate tools and techniques, following safe working practices.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Introduction to Leather
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the variety of uses of leather and the different types of the material2. Understand the sustainability and ethics of making and using leather3. Understand the tanning and currying processes4. Understand leather storage and selection5. Understand career and education opportunities in the leather sectors
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Laundering Items
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the wash process.2. Be able to prepare loads and machine for washing.3. Be able to operate the washing machine.
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Leather Preparation Skills
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom2. Be able to select, use, and maintain tools safely3. Understand how to safely skive and edge leather4. Understand how to safely skive and edge leather
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Manufacturing Processes in Textile Production
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the textile manufacturing processes within the mill.2. Know how to accurately identify machines and machine parts, and the role these machines play in textile production.3. Be able to operate basic textile machinery. 4. Be able to perform basic machinery housekeeping and maintenance techniques on equipment.
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Pattern Construction
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Understand standard measurements, Be able to relate 2-dimensional patterns to the 3-dimensional figure, Understand pattern cutting techniques, principles and practice, Know how to make simple adaptations using standard blocks, Be able to take an adaptation through to a finished pattern, Understand lay planning and fabric economy
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Principles of Fabric Cutting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a workroom, Know the procedures for cutting, Be able to prepare for cutting, Understand the principles of bundling for production
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Quality Control of a Sewn Product
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the safe working procedures within a working room, Understand the inspection process of manufacturing a sewn product, Be able to carry out an inspection of a finished sewn product
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Soft Furnishing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify key health and safety hazards in the sewing workroom and demonstrate safe practices.
- Operate a straight stitch sewing machine, threading and adjusting tension for various fabrics.
- Calculate fabric quantities and costs accurately for curtain and cushion projects using given measurements.
- Measure, mark, cut, and sew curtain panels to given specifications, ensuring accurate dimensions and seam allowances.
- Apply at least two decorative techniques (e.g., piping, appliqué) to enhance soft furnishings.
- Compare alternative cushion closures (e.g., zip, button, envelope) and select appropriate methods.
- Execute different edge finishes (e.g., overlocked, bound) on cushion covers with precision.
- Produce a finished cushion incorporating chosen closures and edge finishes to a commercial standard.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Soft Toy Making
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify hazards and implement safe working procedures in a textile workroom.
- Select appropriate threads, needles, and stitch types for soft toy construction.
- Demonstrate accurate positioning and handling of cut fabric pieces for assembly.
- Choose suitable materials and fillings based on toy design and safety requirements.
- Sew and finish a soft toy from a pre-designed pattern, achieving a functional and aesthetically pleasing product.
- Evaluate the completed soft toy against given quality and safety criteria.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Sorting Fabrics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Describe the key classification categories used in fabric sorting.
- Identify potential hazards associated with manual fabric sorting procedures.
- Demonstrate the correct use of basic sorting equipment such as sorting tables and bins.
- Apply colour and texture sorting criteria to separate a mixed batch of fabrics.
- Outline the health and safety precautions required when operating fabric sorting machinery.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Surface Patterning
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Identify safe working procedures for textile workrooms
- Describe basic textile printing techniques
- Explain basic dyeing processes
- Compare modern industrial print and dyeing methods
- Demonstrate hand embroidery stitches
- Operate a sewing machine for embroidery
- Create a design and transfer it onto fabric
- Apply at least two surface patterning media to decorate a finished article
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Upholstery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain safe working procedures for an upholstery workroom, including hazard identification and use of PPE.
- Identify common upholstery materials and components, and justify their selection for a given chair or stool project.
- Measure, mark, and cut fabric and support materials to specified dimensions with minimal waste.
- Demonstrate correct techniques for applying webbing and canvas to a frame, maintaining even tension.
- Fit and secure a top cover in vinyl or fabric, achieving a smooth, professional finish without wrinkles or distortion.
- Evaluate completed work against quality standards, identifying any defects and suggesting improvements.
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SEG Awards Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Using industrial sewing machinery
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Explain safe workroom practices including the use of PPE and emergency stop procedures.
- Identify the main parts of an industrial lockstitch sewing machine and describe their functions.
- Demonstrate correct threading, tension adjustment, and stitch formation on a lockstitch machine.
- Perform accurate fabric cutting using scissors and snips, following grainlines and seam allowances.
- Carry out routine oiling, cleaning, and needle replacement on sewing machines and overlockers.
- Set up and operate an overlocker to produce neat edge finishes and basic overlock seams.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 500/4308/0
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- SEG Awards
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Sept 2008