Craft and Design
Core content
Students will develop an understanding of a broad range of issues relevant to the sector, including:
- the creative economy
- the individual in the creative industries
- cultural context and vocabulary
- audience and consumer needs
- legal and regulatory requirements
- professional standards and conduct in the workplace
- equality, diversity and inclusion requirements
- research skills
- project methodology and administration
- continued professional development
Options to specialise
In addition to the core content, each student will also complete at least one module of occupation-specific content:
- jewellery maker
- ceramics maker
- furniture maker (maker)
- furniture maker (upholsterer)
- textiles and fashion maker
Awarding Organisation resources
Pearson has developed a wide range of resources to help providers to deliver the Craft and Design T Level.
Approval and quality assurance
- Support to help providers through the approval process can be here in the provider approval section
Registration, entries and results
- Information on how to register learners for their T Level as well as how to make bookings for the correct assessment series can be found here in the key dates schedule section
Administrative support
- Details about fees, quality assurance and assessment and support guides can be found here
Specification and specimen assessment materials
- Specimen assessment materials for the core exams, employer set projects and occupational specialist components can be found here
Teaching and learning materials found here
- For both the core component and occupational specialist component, including curriculum planners, lesson plans, industry resource links and activity worksheets
Video Resources
- T Level Provider Event for the T Level in Craft and Design and the T Level in Media, Broadcast and Production. Please watch the recorded webinar delivered by Pearson here.
Other resources include:
- Specification
- Skills England progression profiles
- Jewellery maker
- Ceramics maker
- Furniture maker
- Textiles and fashion maker
- Furniture maker (upholsterer)
- Occupational Maps: Skills England
AoC resources
Please find AoC's resource depository here.
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