To celebrate National Apprenticeship Week, UKFT Education Partner Capital City College explains how the UAL Level 2 and 3 diploma courses in fashion and textiles provide a great pathway into the industry or further study.

Capital City College, formerly known as Westminster Kingsway, is a large further education college in London. The whole group is comprised of 12 centres, but the art/design and fashion provisions are based at Kings Cross and Holloway Road. 

At the Kings Cross site, Capital City College runs UAL Level 2 and Level 3 diploma courses in fashion and textiles. 

UAL Level 2 diploma is a general course introducing students to the basics of fashion and textile design so perfect for beginners looking to explore the creative world of fashion.  

UAL Level 3 diploma is a more intensive two-year programme where students learn garment construction, textile design techniques, photography and styling. Students also develop a portfolio of work alongside practical skills in presentation and communication to prepare them for the next stage of their academic journey. 

At Kings Cross, the Level 1 and level 2 courses are offered, in partnership with London College of Fashion and delivered at Poplar Works. Poplar Works is a thriving community fashion hub in east London’s Fashion District. A partnership between London College of Fashion, UAL, Poplar HARCA and The Trampery, it brings together studios for fashion and creative business start-ups, a creative community engagement programme and the Making for Change training and manufacturing initiative. 

The Level 1 and 2 courses delivered at Poplar Works helps students to develop the practical and technical skills required by the fashion industry for production roles e.g. Sample Machinist. 

To find out more

Discover the latest Art, Design and Fashion courses here.

Contact: Jody Roberts, Outreach Coordinator Jody.Roberts@westking.ac.uk

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