Skills & Training

Train the Trainer

Sewing machinist team leader development
Equip in-house trainers with the skills to teach and retain industrial sewing talent

UKFT’s Train the Trainer programme is designed to support sewing machinist team leaders and supervisors with the practical skills, structured methodology and confidence to deliver effective in-house training. It can reduce onboarding time, boost productivity and support workforce development in your business.

Purpose and impact

Technical and craft skills are core to competitive fashion and textile manufacturing. As the Government-appointed Sector Skills Body, UKFT develops solutions that help businesses build capability from within.

Train the Trainer strengthens the capacity of team leaders to share knowledge, promote consistent practice and increase performance across your sewing teams.

About the programme

This course has been developed specifically for sewing machinist team leaders and supervisors. It combines structured learning with practical techniques that improve efficiency and accelerate the learning curve for new workers. Whether you are training recently recruited machinists or refreshing the skills of experienced staff, this programme is tailored to your business needs.

Delivery and participation

Training is delivered in collaboration with UKFT’s industry specialists and can be run at your business location or arranged for groups of employers at a shared venue. The duration and structure are defined in discussion with your team to align with operational planning and participant availability. Costs are based on group size and delivery format.

Initial consultation

Discuss goals, participant numbers and scheduling.

Programme design

Tailor content to business context.

Training delivery

On-site or central location.

Follow-up support

Guidance and resources to embed learning.

Programme in practice
UKFT supported the Burberry Centre for Manufacturing Excellence by delivering the team leader training to supervisors, enabling them to establish a structured machinist development path. The programme has contributed to stronger in-house capability and reinforced the centre’s commitment to artisan skills.

“Partnering with UKFT has been key in bringing this initiative to life and we are proud of the impact the programme is already having, and will continue to have, on our local community.”

Lise Edwards-Warrener
VP Internal Manufacturing, Burberry
Who this is for
  • Sewing machinist team leaders and supervisors
  • Production managers seeking stronger in-house trainers
  • Employers and training providers looking to improve workforce capability
Interested in Train the Trainer?

To discuss how the programme can work within your business or group of businesses, please contact UKFT’s Skills & Training team. We will work with you to define objectives, delivery format and scheduling.