This practical Level 3 diploma develops creativity, textile construction, design thinking, safe skills, portfolio development, and project realisation for learners interested in fashion and textile...
This Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification is a practical Level 3 diploma delivered in English and built around six mandatory units that develop fashion and textile skills through a portfolio-based assessment model.
Ofqual regulated qualification with Ofqual reference 603/7764/1
6 mandatory units
120 credits
1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT)
630 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Pass/Fail grading with assessment by portfolio of evidence
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles is designed to let learners explore, develop, and test their creativity within a stimulating and demanding qualification structure. It is a practical qualification suitable for learners with an interest in fashion and textiles.
Practical, creativity-focused fashion and textiles qualification
Covers both design development and technical realisation
Develops textile construction and making skills
Builds knowledge of textile properties, characteristics, and trends
Includes portfolio development and professional progression planning
Concludes with a substantial final major project
Learners develop practical, creative, research, communication, and progression skills through the qualification’s mandatory units and final project.
Develop design briefs using primary and secondary research plus historical and contemporary fashion and textile references
Generate, record, refine, and present ideas using traditional, contemporary, and digital methods
Explore textile properties, printing, digital textile processes, and pattern cutting techniques
Translate 2D design ideas into 3D fashion and textile realisations using pattern development, toiles, construction, and finishing
Plan and produce portfolio content, research progression routes, and create materials for personal promotion
Propose, research, develop, present, curate, and evaluate a final major project
This course is suitable for learners aged 16 and above who have an interest in fashion and textiles and want to build practical creative skills for progression to further study or employment.
Learners interested in fashion and textiles
Aspiring fashion or textile designers seeking practical Level 3 study
Students preparing for higher-level fashion and textiles study
Learners wanting to strengthen portfolio and presentation skills
Individuals aiming to build technical skills in textiles, pattern cutting, and garment construction
Learners seeking progression into or within employment in the sector
OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements for this Level 3 qualification, but centres must ensure learners have sufficient capability to meet the learning and assessment demands. The qualification can be offered to learners from age 16 and is delivered in English. Learners from non-majority English-speaking countries must provide evidence of English language competency.
Minimum age: 16 years
Sufficient capability for Level 3 study and English language competency where applicable
All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. Assessment is criterion referenced, and learners must provide evidence that they have achieved all specified learning outcomes and assessment criteria. The overall qualification assessment method is a portfolio of evidence.
Portfolio of evidence
Internal assessment by the centre
External verification by OTHM
Pass achieved by meeting all learning outcomes and assessment criteria
Achieving the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles enables learners to progress into or within employment and/or continue further study. OTHM also notes progression arrangements with several UK universities for relevant qualifications.
Progress to further study in fashion, textiles, or related creative disciplines
Use the qualification to support progression to higher education routes
Progress into or within employment in the apparel, fashion, or textile sector
Build a portfolio and professional development plan for next-step applications
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