Build the skills your business needs with apprenticeship training from the Textile Centre of Excellence. Whether you are recruiting someone new or developing an existing employee, an apprenticeship offers a practical way to strengthen your team while they learn on the job.
Much of our apprenticeship training is delivered at your workplace, allowing employees to develop their skills using the equipment, processes and materials they work with every day. Where specialist facilities are needed, training may also take place at our Centre in Outlane, Huddersfield.
We work with employers to plan training around operational needs and support apprentices as they apply what they learn in their roles.
As an industry-owned, not-for-profit training provider, we understand the skills employers need. Our apprenticeship programmes support a range of roles across textile manufacturing and related areas, combining workplace experience with structured training and guidance.
Interested in taking on an apprentice or developing a member of your team? Contact us to discuss the available programmes, funding and the right approach for your business.
I have recently completed an apprenticeship with the Textile Centre of Excellence. Starting an apprenticeship at almost 40 was daunting, but it has allowed me to completely retrain and work in a sector that seemed impossible to get into without experience. The coaching and support was incredible from start to finish. My development coach Chrissy always knew how to bring the best out in me and adapted the teaching material to match my learning style. Every visit to the centre I was made to feel welcome and comfortable. At both the centre and workplace visits I learnt valuable skills separate from what I was learning at work.Chrissy always pushed me to be my best and aim high. I am now a qualified sewing machinist, doing the job Iv always dreamed of, with the opportunity to progress. I could not recommend the Textile Centre of Excellence highly enough.
The Textile Centre of Excellence provided a very supportive and professional environment. The experience helped me learn new skills and gain a better understanding of textiles and industry practices. The staff were knowledgeable and always willing to help, making the overall experience both enjoyable and valuable.
My experience with the Textile Centre of Excellence was both valuable and informative. The team provided engaging, practical learning experiences, it was a supportive environment that helped strengthen my knowledge and skills!
Amazing, been a pleasure. Richard is an amazing tutor
Through my journey with TCoE weaving technician training, I’ve discovered growth isn’t just gaining skills, but building confidence, solving real challenges, and learning every step of the way. Every lesson has strengthened my ability to contribute, innovate, and rise to the expectations of a professional technician every single day forward.
