OCN NI
    Level 2
    QN: 600/9513/1
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    OCN NI Level 2 Award in Craft

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by OCN NI. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 336 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Syllabus Units
    14 Units
    Guided Hours
    336 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Art and Design: Colour Theory and Design

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the terminology and concepts employed by colour
    • Know about the elements of the colour spectrum
    • Know about the relevance of colour in different historical periods
    • Know about the psychological associations linked to colour
    • Know about the spatial impact of colour
    • Be able to recognise the psychological associations linked to colour
    2

    Constructed Textiles: Methods

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know the value of sketchbook methodology
    • Be able to experiment with constructed textiles
    • Know how to use technical equipment within constructed textiles
    • Understand historical and contemporary practice pertaining to constructed textiles
    • Understand Health and Safety issues
    3

    Creative Craft Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health and safety requirements related to creative activity
    • Be able to develop own ideas for creative activity
    • Know how to experiment with media using a sketchbook and/or journal
    • Know how to use a range of materials and equipment
    • Understand techniques that can be used to undertake creative activity
    4

    Design Project

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to source research material appropriate to the needs of the project.
    • Be able to plan work to meet deadlines using time management skills.
    • Know how to translate project ideas into final product.
    • Be able to plan
    • develop and complete the design projects using appropriate materials and techniques.
    • Understand the need to reflect on own design work.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues.
    5

    Develop Ceramic Techniques Using Materials and Resources

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to use materials and resources to develop ceramics techniques.
    6

    Develop Floral Crafts Techniques Using Materials and Resources

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to use materials and resources to develop floral crafts techniques.
    7

    Developing Garment Construction Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safe working procedures.
    • Understand current fashion trends.
    • Understand factors in relation to choice of fabric, haberdashery and pattern.
    • Be able to cut out the garment pieces correctly to the given lay plan.
    • Be able to construct and press samples and garment pieces using appropriate equipment and techniques.
    • Be able to produce garment to specification.
    8

    Making Mosaics

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to design a piece of work suitable for mosaic
    • Be able to work with tesserae
    • Be able to use glues and adhesives to lay and seal the tesserae
    • Be able to grout up the final panel
    • Understand Health and Safety procedures and safe studio practice
    9

    Preparation for Employment in the Creative and Cultural Industries

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise employment opportunities in the creative and cultural industries.
    • Be able to recognise own strengths and weaknesses.
    • Be able to identify future opportunities and goals.
    • Understand the value of CVs and portfolios in personal and career development.
    10

    Produce and Present Item/s of Jewellery

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Produce item(s) of jewellery., Present jewellery item(s).
    11

    Textile Design Skills Development - Production Realisation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to execute a finished piece of textile design work using textile design applications.
    • Know how to translate research and design development work through all the stages of production.
    • Know how to combine personal creativity and technical competence in the production of work.
    • Understand the need for time management and work to set deadlines.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.
    12

    Textile Workshop - Techniques and Processes

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand processes and technical skills relevant to specific applications of textile design.
    • Understand the need to document technical information, research and source material.
    • Understand a wide range of techniques and their potential for applications within the wider context of textile design.
    • Understand different ways to solve problems with textiles.
    • Understand Health and Safety issues and safe studio practice.
    13

    Use Materials and Resources to Develop Embroidery Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to use material and resources to develop embroidery techniques
    • Be able to embroider using different techniques and materials
    14

    Use Materials and Resources to Develop Silversmithing Techniques

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to use material and resources to develop silversmithing techniques
    • Be able to use skills in silversmithing

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    600/9513/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    OCN NI
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Jul 2013
    Operational End
    Sept 2029