OCN NI
Level 2
QN: 601/8166/7
Curriculum Active
OCN NI Level 2 Certificate 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)
- 601/8166/7
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- OCN NI
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Dec 2015
- Operational End
- Sept 2029