NCFE Entry Level 3 Award in Creative Craft

• There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level 3 qualification.

NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

• There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level 3 qualification.

NCFE Entry Level 3 Award in Creative Craft

• There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level 3 qualification.

NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

• There are no specific recommended prior learning requirements for this qualification. However, learners may find it helpful if they’ve already achieved an Entry Level 3 qualification.

Entry Level 3 Award in creative craft

This qualification is designed to support engagement in learning and progression to Level 1 qualifications.

This qualification will:

• Provide opportunities to acquire basic practical skills in creative craft.

The objectives of this qualification are to:

• Introduce learners to craft and design materials
• Allow learners to combine materials to create an art or craft item whilst working safely and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

This qualification aims to:

• Enable learners to develop basic skills in craft
• Provide learners with underpinning knowledge of the craft process
• Provide learners with a basis for progression into further study in craft-related areas.

The objectives of this qualification are to help learners to:

• Develop a portfolio of work in craft
• Use materials, tools and equipment correctly and safely
• Develop an understanding of health and safety considerations in the craft environment.

Level 1/Level 2GCSE (9-1) in Art and Design (Fine Art)

Art and Design equips students with the skills to enjoy, produce and engage with the visual arts throughout their lives, and it has immense value as a GCSE subject. GCSE Art and Design provides the opportunity for students to:

• Explore both contemporary and historical sources of art, craft and design first hand through, for example:
• Visiting museums, galleries, art shows and fairs
• Experiencing audio-visual productions, including still and moving imagery o their surroundings and environments
• Take an individual approach to their art, craft and design making
• Develop the skills of selecting their best and most appropriate work for presentation

Each candidate must create a portfolio of evidence which demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria associated with each unit. On completion of each unit candidates must declare that the work produced is their own.  The main pieces of evidence for the portfolio could include (in no particular order):

• Assessor observation – completed observational checklists and related action plans
• Witness testimony
• Candidate’s proof of work
• Worksheets
• Assignments/projects/reports
• Record of professional discussion
• Record of oral and written questioning • candidate and peer reports
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

NCFE Level 3 Award in Creative Craft

• Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: • NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft • NCFE Level 1 Award in Personal and Social Development • NCFE Level 1 Award in Exploring Occupational Studies for the Workplace • NCFE Level 1 Award in Employability Skills

NCFE Level 1 Award in Creative Craft

• Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to: • NCFE Level 2 Award in Creative Craft • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Craft • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Art and Design • NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Photography • NCFE Level 2 Award in Graphic Design • NCFE Level 2 Award or Certificate in Developing Enterprise Skills • NCFE Level 2 Award or Certificate in Employability Skills It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sectors: • craft, creative art and design • media and communication.

Pearson Level 1/Level2 GCSE (9-1)in Art and Design (Fine Art)

• Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to:  • NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Art and Design • NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Photography • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Photography • NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media It may also be useful to learners studying qualifications in the following sector(s): • Craft, creative art and design • Media and communication

As a Bridge Training student, you may incur additional costs to attend our course, for example it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery. Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for, this may include things like study visits, trips and external activities.

Branded clothing will be required for the vocational and/or work experience elements of the course (this can be purchased through bridge Training at a reduced cost) You may be eligible for funding. Find out more on our student finance page. Any costs above are approximate and may change.

Any additional costs will be dependant upon the course, activity and associated level. Find out more on our student finance page. Any costs above are approximate and may change.