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Beginners Fashion Construction | Recreational | R11503A

How to study

Part Time - Evening

Start Date

23^rd September 2026

Days & Times

Wednesday 17:30 - 20:00

Duration

10 Weeks

Location

Burton Town Centre Campus

Course overview

This course is designed for those with little or no sewing experience. Throughout the duration of the course you will develop your confidence and skills in garment construction. Starting with a series of practical workshops, you will build a strong foundation in essential sewing techniques before progressing to the construction of your own garment with guidance and support throughout.

Throughout the course, you will learn a range of construction techniques while gaining experience using both domestic and industrial sewing machines. Working in a supportive studio environment, you will develop your skills at your own pace, learning how to construct, alter and sew garments while working towards personalised outcomes that suit your individual interests and goals.

Whether you are completely new to sewing or looking to gain confidence in garment construction, this 10-week course will provide the knowledge, practical skills and support to help you develop your abilities in garment making and sewing.
Fees and Costs
Educational entitlements or fee concessions are solely based on the individual programme and nationally set eligibility criteria. To see if you qualify for fee concessions then please visit the 'what will I pay' section of our website. You may be surprised what you are entitled to!
- Course Fees Examination & Registrations
- 16-18 School Leaver info £190.00 Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19-23 Educational Entitlement info £190.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Part Funded info £190.00 Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
- 19+ Fully Funded info £190.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- 24+ Fully Funded info £190.00Course fee n/a Exam & Registration fee
- Full Cost info £190.00Course fee n/aExam & Registration fee
16-18 School Leaver
- If you are aged 16, 17 or 18 and not currently in full-time education with another provider, your full-time course will be provided for free.
- If you are aged 19 to 24 years and have an active EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) with high-cost Additional Learning Support needs and agreed local authority funding, your full-time course will be provided for free.
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19-23 Educational Entitlement
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, and do not hold a full Level 2 qualification and are looking to study a funded eligible, full Level 2 programme.
- You are aged 19 to 23 years at the start of your course, having previously only completed qualifications at Level 2 or below, and looking to study a funded eligible, first full Level 3 programme.
- You are aged 19 years and over (excluding apprentices), looking to study GCSE English or Maths, and do not have grades 4 - 9 or A* - C in these subjects already
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19+ Part Funded

Part fee concessions are available on eligible government funded programmes where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You are aged 19 or older on the 31^st August on the year that the course starts
- You are looking to study a funded eligible course at level 2 or below which meets the skills needs of the local labour market
- You do not earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
19+ Fully Funded

Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes at level 2 where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
- You are unemployed, looking for work and on active benefits (JSA; ESA; UC) Proof that you are in receipt of these benefits needs to be seen.
Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes at level 3 as part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750)
- You are unemployed, looking for work and on active benefits (JSA; ESA; UC) Proof that you are in receipt of these benefits needs to be seen
You must be enrolling on a qualification listed in the Department for Education (DfE) National Skills Fund Qualification offer. View our National Skills Fund page here.

Full fee concession is available on GCSE English or Maths where the individual meets the following criteria:
- You do not have grades 4 - 9 or A* - C in these subjects already.
24+ Fully Funded

Full fee concession is available on eligible government funded programmes where you can evidence that you earn less than the earnings threshold set by the Department for Education (£25,750) as part of the Free Courses for Jobs offer.

You must be enrolling on a qualification listed in the Department for Education (DfE) National Skills Fund Qualification offer. View our National Skills Fund page here.

Please note, all learners must meet residency criteria set by organisations responsible for providing funding.
Full Cost

Where an individual does not meet the eligibility criteria to receive a full or part concession, or the programme which they wish to study is not eligible to receive government funding then the full cost of the programme must be covered by the individual.

Please contact one of our financial support team to obtain the full programme costing.

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub

Further information regarding fee, changes and funding entailment can be found in the College annual fees policy.
- Further Education & Skills Fees Policy
- Higher Education Fees Policy
Accepted payment methods include:
- Payment in full or via scheduled instalments (direct debit, debit/credit cards or cash)
- Employer/sponsor pays the full cost course fees
- Advanced Learner Loan (Indicated, eligible Level 3 programmes)
- Student finance England Loan (Indicated, eligible Higher Education programmes)
Payment methods
- Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
- Direct Debit Instalments accepted
- Advanced Learning Loan accepted
- Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted
For International Learners

Email us: financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk

Call us: 01283 494757 or 01283 494472

Visit us: Chat to the Financial Support Team in the Learner Hub
Just drop-in, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Disclaimer

Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.
Entry requirements

No formal entry requirements
Days and times

Wednesday 17:30 - 20:00
How will I be assessed?

There is no official assessment on the course, however you will receive tutor feedback to inform your ideas and work every session.
What can I do next?

You could use your skills to work as a freelance garment maker or progress to qualifications such as Level 3 Creative Industries courses, or a Foundation Degree in Contemporary Creative Practice.

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Contact Details

Burton and South Derbyshire College
Tel: 01283 494400

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