Are you looking to take your first steps into the world of Creative and Design but not quite sure where to start? And are you like me, worried that you don’t have a degree in that specific field of work you’ve grown oh so interested in? Regardless of your reasons, if you are looking for an apprenticeship to kick-start your career goals then you are in the right place.
Program details
The Level 2 Leather Crafts-person apprenticeship will offer you the opportunity to work on traditional craft skills whilst also embracing innovation and technology. This is a fundamental occupational role in the leather trade and in a sector that contributes in excess of £700 million to the British economy and will provide you with the opportunities to learn the skills required to manage the leather production process whilst learning to work just as effectively on your own as well as part of a wider team. In both instances you will understand the impact of your role on those working around you. The ideal candidate will thrive in diverse production environments, whether within a small-scale, craft-focused leather/leather-goods enterprise or as a contributing member of a larger factory-based manufacturing team.
This apprenticeship is typically 15 months long. English and maths qualifications form a mandatory part of all apprenticeships and must be completed before an apprentice can pass through gateway but can be done so throughout the course of this apprenticeship.
Typical day-to-day responsibilities
- The production of leather;
- Quality check materials and components for faults;
- Leather cutting operations;
- Skive materials (shaving/reducing weight) ready for next stage of production;
- Prepare materials ready for next stage of production;
- Ink / paint raw / cut leathers edge;
- Hand / Machine sew leather components and where applicable assembles the components to produce the finished product;
- Examine finished leather / leather product for quality;
- Repair and/or rework leather/leather goods;
- Package product and label for onward journey.
Conclusion
The Level 2 Leather Crafts-person apprenticeship is an amazing pathway to a fulfilling career in creative and design especially for those interested in the leather industry. This program will equip you with the skills needed to deep dive into the leather industry offering both practical experience and academic knowledge.
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