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Level 2Intermediate · GCSE equivalent

Textile manufacturing operative

Using machinery to spin natural and synthetic material into yarns and fabrics.

Typical duration

1y 6m

Training funded

Fully funded

Route

Engineering and manufacturing

Standard ref

ST0458

Where this apprenticeship leads

Textile Process OperativesAI exposure 6% · Low

£18,000 - £22,000

£24,000 - £30,000

Full career profile - salary progression, top employers, AI outlook →

Role overview

This Level 2 apprenticeship trains operatives to work across a range of textile manufacturing processes including weaving, knitting, dyeing, or finishing in the UK textile industry. Apprentices develop skills in setting up and operating machinery and maintaining quality throughout production. It can lead to roles as a Senior Operative, Machine Setter, or Quality Technician in the textile sector.

Careers this apprenticeship leads to

Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.

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