Open Awards
Level 3
QN: 610/4687/5
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Open Awards. Classified as a Other Vocational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 266 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Open Awards
Syllabus Units
17 Units
Guided Hours
266 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Appliqué
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand what is meant by appliqué2. Understand the techniques and tools involved in appliqué3. Know how to apply appliqué to a textile project
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Colour and Design Principles
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the complexities of colour, shades and tones when selecting fabric for quilting.2. Understand how colour schemes can be derived from inspirational sources.3. Understand the principles and elements of design.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Colouring Cloth
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the effects of different dyeing and printing techniques on fabric2. Understand how to safely and effectively dye fabric3.Know how to dye fabric for textile art
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Complex Piecing
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how to undertake complex piecing2. Understand how to construct complex blocks3. Know how to produce complex piecing designs
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Concepts and Techniques Used in Modern Quilting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand what is meant by modern quilting2. Understand modern quilting design and methods3. Know how to produce design for modern quilting
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Curved Piecing by Maching
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand curved piecing by machine techniques.2. Be able to produce samples of machine sewn curved piecing.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Design and Selling Patchwork Quilts
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse the key elements of quilt design including colour, pattern, and composition.
- Evaluate different methods for estimating costs and time for commissioned quilts.
- Create a detailed design proposal for a patchwork quilt based on a client brief.
- Calculate the cost of materials, labour, and overheads for an existing quilt.
- Justify the pricing of a quilt for sale based on cost analysis and market factors.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
English Paper Piecing (EPP)
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand what is meant by English Paper Piecing (EPP)2. Understand EPP design and methods3. Know how to produce a design using EPP techniques
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Free Form Quilts
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how to create landscapes depth and impact from a variety of fabrics 1.1 Demonstrate how fabric can be used to create a pictorial artwork 1.2 Evaluate at least two designs that create free form quilts with depth and impact2. Understand the techniques that enable the creation of landscapes with depth and impact 2.1 Explain how tones and shades of fabric can bring about perspective, depth and balance 2.2 Compare at least two stitching techniques that can be used to enhance detail3. Know how to produce an artistic textile picture using inspirational sources 3.1 Produce an artistic textile picture with depth and interest 3.2 Choose the appropriate layering and stitching techniques to produce the work 3.3 Justify the choices made in the design process
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Free Motion Machine Quilting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand what is meant by free motion machine quilting2. Understand the techniques and tools involved in free motion machine quilting3. Know to produce quilting designs using free motion machine quilting
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
History of Quilting
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the range of techniques used in historical quilts.2. Know how to use a range of techniques used in historical quilts.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Machine Quilting with a Walking Foot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand how to use a walking foot for machine quilting2. Understand how to use a walking foot with best effect for quilting purposes3. Know to produce patterns and textures with a walking foot when machine quilting
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Master Quilt Project
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Design a quilt that demonstrates creative and technical skill
- Demonstrate a range of quilting techniques and tools
- Demonstrate methods of finishing a quilt
- Prepare the quilt for display
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Methods of Finishing a Quilt
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Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand the variety of methods which can be employed when finishing a quilt2. Understand the techniques of finishing a quilt3. Understand how to use methods of finishing
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Piping and Binding
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Understand piping and binding in quilting2. Understand the tools and techniques of piping and binding in quilting3. Know how to produce piping and binding on a quilt
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Precision Piecing in Quilting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- 1. Be able to set up a sewing machine to sew accurately.2. Know how to use cutting and piecing techniques.3. Be able to produce blocks.
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Open Awards Level 3 Diploma in Master Quilting (RQF)
Template Drafting and Hand Quilting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the range of considerations when designing a quilt for hand quilting.
- Construct a quilting design using templates and explain marking methods.
- Design a border pattern with corners and describe marking techniques.
- Sequence the production processes for a quilting design.
- Justify the selection of fabrics for a hand quilted piece.
- Justify the selection of waddings and backings for a hand quilted piece.
- Justify the selection of threads for a hand quilted piece.
- Compare different styles of hand quilted designs and their distinguishing features.
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 610/4687/5
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Open Awards
- Qualification Type
- Other Vocational Qualification
- Operational Start
- Oct 2024