Higher Fashion and Textile Technology

Course Specification (25/08/2026)

Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

From session 2027-28, we intend to reduce the assignment and practical activity marks, and increase the weighting of the practical activity. We'll provide more detail when the updated course documents are available.

Session 2026-27

Session 2027-28 onwards

Past Papers and Marking Instructions

Access all past papers by subject/level


Specimen question paper

Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).

Coursework (25/08/2026)

This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.

Session 2026-27

Workbooks

Summary of fibre properties

Session 2027-28 onwards

Understanding Standards (24/06/2026)

Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries

Further examples of candidate evidence and commentaries can be found on our secure website and you can access these through your centre co-ordinator.

Guidance Document

Practical Skills Videos

Changes to understanding standards materials

Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.

Course reports (29/07/2026)

Course support (01/08/2025)

Ushare open learning resources