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Design & Craft
Subjects we cover in the design and craft industries
Click on any of the following links for a list of qualifications in each of the specific subject areas.
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Creative Techniques
Qualifications suitable for a range of learners, from those wishing to explore a creative subject to those already working as sole traders and seeking to enhance their craft skills.
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Fashion
Qualifications offering several specialisms within the field of fashion and targeting learners looking to work in the areas of costume or garment production, or setting up their own businesses.This certificate offers several specialisms including Pattern
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Furnishings
Qualifications in soft furnishings, including curtain making and upholstery, for learners with an interest in interior design.
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Millinery
Qualifications for those who are interested in hat and headware design, and are looking to become milliners, as well as those who may already be working as milliners and wish to enhance their skills.
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Stitched Textiles
Certificate for those with an interest in stitched textiles, including embroidery, machine embroidery and goldwork.
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Constructed Textiles
Qualifications for learners with an interest in constructed textiles, including machine knitting and weaving.
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Interior Decor
Qualifications offering several subject specialisms within interior design, including room planning and decorative effects, and aimed at individuals with an interest in retail, teaching and interior design consultancy.
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3D Studies
Qualifications in 3D studies embracing a wide range of specialisms, from glass, wood and ceramics to jewellery, and leading to employment opportunities in teaching as well as working to commission.
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Floral Display
Qualifications offering several subject specialisms in floral display, including floral styling, floristry, garden design and balloon display.
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Visual Techniques (was Media Techniques)
Qualifications for those with an interest in the employment possibilities associated with visual techniques, offered in a range of specialisms, from creative computing to watercolour.
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Conservation and Restoration
Qualifications covering all aspects of conservation and restoration, for learners with an interest in working with heritage organisations or specialist repair companies.
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Sugarcraft
Qualifications for learners with an interest in cake decoration and sugarcraft, with a view to self-employment, working in retail or teaching.
