1. What apprenticeships in tailoring is available in Liverpool?

There is an apparel apprenticeship which includes tailoring currently available at the College and has been for four years. previously we had an NVQ in Tailoring which was delivered successfully to Cheshire Bespoke Tailors.

2. Are you working with any Liverpool tailors/ if not why not?

Not at present as there has not been much interest and no attendance at any events to promote the programmes.

3. Are young people in Liverpool applying for Apprenticeships in tailoring/ if so where?

No. most young people opt for fashion first and then specialise in Tailoring.

4. What is available for tailors if they take on young apprentice?

Apprenticeships are only available if an employers takes on an apprentice for a given period of time ( normally on minimum wage). They become their employee. They can then attend College one day per week to achieve a Technical certificate Qualification and they complete and NVQ in the workplace. (An assessor comes in to assess the apprentice in the workplace organised by College)  At the end of the apprenticeship the employer does not have to guarantee and job for the apprentice.

5. Are young people learning all the skills they need in the tailoring apprenticeships?

The skills are dependent on the level of apprenticeship they study.

6. What advice would you give to someone who whats to get into tailoring?

It is not easy. Register with NAS (National Apprenticeship Service) but you may have to opt for fashion fist and then apply once you have some experience as most employers will not take any anyone without some experience. Finding the job is the first step and an employer that is willing to take on an apprentice.