A practical Level 3 diploma that develops creativity, textile construction, design research, idea generation, realisation, portfolio development, and a final major project for progression into furt...
This Ofqual regulated Level 3 qualification is a practical diploma designed to build creative, technical, and professional skills in fashion and textiles through mandatory units and portfolio-based assessment.
Ofqual regulated OTHM qualification
120 credits overall
1200 hours Total Qualification Time
630 Guided Learning Hours
6 mandatory units
Assessed through a portfolio of evidence on a pass/fail basis
The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles is designed to help learners explore, develop, and test their creativity within a practical and demanding qualification structure. It introduces key fashion and textiles processes, from research and idea generation to design development, realisation, portfolio building, and a final major project.
Develop creativity within a structured practical qualification
Study both fashion and textile techniques and processes
Build research, idea development, and visual communication skills
Produce realised outcomes from design ideas
Create portfolio content for progression and promotion
Complete a final major project that brings together course learning
This course develops the practical knowledge, technical ability, and evaluative skills identified by OTHM for learners progressing in fashion and textiles.
Textile construction techniques
The ability to make basic fashion and textile items
Knowledge of textile properties and characteristics
Knowledge of factors that influence fashion and textile choice
Knowledge of fashion and textile trends
The ability to select and use relevant tools and equipment safely
This qualification is suitable for learners with an interest in fashion and textiles who want to develop practical skills, creative understanding, and progression-ready portfolio work.
Learners interested in fashion and textiles
Beginners seeking practical creative industry skills
Aspiring fashion designers and textile practitioners
Learners preparing for further study in fashion-related subjects
Individuals who want to build a creative portfolio
Learners aiming to progress into or within employment
OTHM Level 3 qualifications can be offered to learners from age 16. OTHM does not specify formal entry requirements, but centres must ensure learners have the capability to undertake the learning and assessment, and non-majority English-speaking learners must evidence English language competency.
Minimum age: 16
Sufficient capability for study and assessment, with English language competency where applicable
Assessment is portfolio based. All units are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
Portfolio of evidence assessment
Internal assessment by the centre
External verification by OTHM
Written or digital portfolio with sketchbooks, research, technical evidence, and photographic evidence of final prototype outcomes
Achieving the OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles enables learners to progress into or within employment and continue further study. It also supports portfolio and application development for academic or professional progression.
Progress into or within employment
Continue further study
Prepare for higher education related applications
Build portfolio evidence for academic and professional progression
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