Craft (7168)

Last Updated: 26 Mar 2024
The qualification covers using a variety of techniques, materials, tools and equipment needed for the chosen craft industry.
As part of the qualification they will design, present and display the explicit craft. Also there is a need to have contact with the customer, so good communication skills are required. To work in the Craft Industry you need to be able to manage your time effectively and enjoy problem solving as you are working, and have a high attention to detail.
It is for learners who work or want to work in Creative Industries. This qualification is generic and can be adapted to meet any Craft Industry, such as:
  • Fashion
  • Textiles
  • Bee keeping
  • Potters
  • Basket Weavers
  • Painters
  • Wheel Wright
Learners are likely to hold a Level 2 foundation qualification and/or previous practical experience. A level two vocationally specific qualifications or equivalent experience is a recommended entry requirement.
Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Ireland

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What Careers Can This Lead To?
The qualification allows learners to progress into employment in their specific Craft Industry or onto Higher Education..
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
Qualification approval is required to deliver this qualification.

Level 3

The qualification covers using a variety of techniques, materials, tools and equipment needed for the chosen craft industry.
As part of the qualification they will design, present and display the explicit craft. Also there is a need to have contact with the customer, so good communication skills are required. To work in the Craft Industry you need to be able to manage your time effectively and enjoy problem solving as you are working, and have a high attention to detail.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
The qualification allows learners to progress into employment in their specific Craft Industry or onto Higher Education..
Level 3 Diploma in Craft Skills for Creative Industries (7168-01)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2027

Level 3 Diploma in Craft Skills for Creative Industries

  • Accreditation No: 601/2064/2 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 92 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 568 - 613 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 920 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2030 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £200.00 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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