NVQ Course Outline
14-11-2008
We are proud to introduce to you the forthcoming NVQ course outline which will be commencing in January 09.
Application to follow shortly
Section 1
NVQ Course Proposal
By Rose Sinclair: Sinclair Consultancy
Exam Accreditation Centre: Pascals College, 139 High St, Beckenham
Satellite Centre:
The Workshop (Fashion Capital), 95 Vale Road, London
The Design Studio -Sinclair Consultancy (Based at Pascals College), Beckenham
Course Details:
1. OCR Nationals – Art and Design and Media
Options
OCR Level 1 National First Award in Applied Art, Design and Media
OCR Level 1 National Award in Applied Art, Design and Media
OCR Level 1 National Certificate in Applied Art, Design and Media
2. OCR National Level 2
Options
OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Design
Course Rationale
A collaborative project between Fashion Capital and Pascals College:
A unique collaboration between learning and the world of work, enabling the delivery of a range of courses that engage and offer the option of gaining skills that equip individuals for the world of work, within the fashion, textiles and design and manufacturing work environment
The courses offered allows students flexibility, and development, in a range of courses.
Both the level 1 and 2 courses require no previous qualifications or experience to start.
Rationale
Fashion Capital and Pascals College, reviewed the current offerings of NVQ's Level 1 and 2 ( and Equivalent) in Art, Design with focus on Fashion, Textiles, Manufacturing and Business and Enterprise.
Not only can students be supported in the vocational courses, but through Pascals College, they can opt to take additional courses, such as Maths, English, ICT, and other Basics Skills courses
It was felt that the OCR Nationals fitted with the ethos of both establishments, in preparing candidates for the wider world of work, through
- Basic skills
- Enterprise and Business understanding
- Work based simulation, as well as opportunities for work experience
Clientele- suggested stakeholders
- Schools: 11-16 and 11-19(target age for courses, those that are 14-16 and 16-19. Supporting schools to engage in vocational qualifications
- Those with no formal qualifications
- Adult learners
- Returners to work:
- New entrants to Job market:
- Those needing to build on (up skill) new current skills.
- Those needing entry to fashion and textiles through other vocational career paths
- A Community based project: – working with a range of clientele particularly in Haringey and surrounding boroughs
- Boys into Fashion- a project to encourage boys to look at careers on the Fashion and Textiles industry
Accreditation and National Framework
- It has been accredited onto the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for Levels 1 and 2 and are part of the OCR Nationals suite of qualifications:
- Both qualifications are mapped to the National Occupational Standards in Art, Design and Media Fashion and related work areas.
Other advantages and benefits of the OCR nationals:-
- Option to gain accreditation for each Unit completed ,- Providing success and achievable advancement in small steps. This fits with the targeted clientele, enabling clients to join when a new unit is started rather than wait for the new course to begin
- Accreditation is also available at the end of the completed course
- The variety of the units, and link to real world and work experience
- The progression and links to other NVQ qualifications.
- The option to include Business and Enterprise, and Career options, preparing candidates for the world of work.
Approval and funding
Courses stated have been identified as being accredited to the National Qualifications Framework and are eligible for funding under the Learning and Skills Council's funding mechanisms as in Section 96/97 arrangements.
OCR Nationals – Art and Design and Media
This qualification relates to national occupational standards in art, design and media related areas at Level 1.
OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Design
This qualification relates to national occupational standards at level 2 in:
• Design (Graphic design, Fashion & textile design, Product design, Spatial design)
• Photo Imaging and Photo Processing.
Progression
There is progression from the Art and Design and Media and National Certificate in Design.
Section 2 – Course set up and Information
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Course Name |
Course code |
Mandatory |
Optional |
Guided learning hours per unit |
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OCR Level 1 National First Award in Applied Art, Design and Media
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The OCR scheme code for this qualification is 03611 The QCA accreditation number is 100/3865/6
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Unit 1 Working as a team in applied art, design and media Unit 2 Investigating the applied art, design and media sector Unit 3 Introducing practical skills in applied art, design and media Unit 4 Investigating options for work in applied art, design and media
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No Optional Units apply. Candidates at this level only take the first 4 mandatory units |
Total; 120 guided hours 30 guided hours per Unit e.g Attendance could be 6 hours x 1 day a week, 5 weeks to complete a unit
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OCR Level 1 National Award in Applied Art, Design and Media
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The OCR scheme code for this qualification is 03612 The QCA accreditation number is 100/3867/X
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Unit 1 Working as a team in applied art, design and media Unit 2 Investigating the applied art, design and media sector Unit 3 Introducing practical skills in applied art, design and media Unit 4 Investigating options for work in applied art, design and media Unit 5 Communication skills in applied art, design and media
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Choose 3 Options Applied Art and Design specialist pathway Unit 7 Working in 2D Unit 8 Working in 3D Unit 9 Working to design briefs Unit 10 Introducing fine art Unit 11 Introducing fashion and textiles Unit 12 Introducing graphic design Unit 13 Creative studies
They can also choose 1 from 2 additonal complimentary units
Unit 21 Desktop publishing (ICT) Unit 22 Presentation software (ICT)
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Total: 240 guided hours 30 Guided hours per unit |
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OCR Level 1 National Certificate in Applied Art, Design and Media
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The OCR scheme code for this qualification is 03613 The QCA accreditation number is 100/3888/7
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Unit 1 Working as a team in applied art, design and media Unit 2 Investigating the applied art, design and media sector Unit 3 Introducing practical skills in applied art, design and media Unit 4 Investigating options for work in applied art, design and media Unit 5 Communication skills in applied art, design and media Unit 6 Problem solving in applied art, design and media
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Choose 6 options Applied Art and Design specialist pathway Unit 7 Working in 2D Unit 8 Working in 3D Unit 9 Working to design briefs Unit 10 Introducing fine art Unit 11 Introducing fashion and textiles Unit 12 Introducing graphic design Unit 13 Creative studies
They can also choose from 2 additonal complimentary units
Unit 21 Desktop publishing (ICT) Unit 22 Presentation software (ICT)
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360 Guided hours 30 Guided hours per unit |
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OCR Level 2 National Award in Art and Design
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500/2547/8 (Qualification Accreditation Number)
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2 Mandatory Units Unit 1 Planning and researching for art and design briefs Unit 2 Exploring media, materials and techniques
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1 optional Unit Unit 3 Realising art and design ideas Unit 4 Presenting and displaying work Unit 5 Exploring photography Unit 6 Exploring fashion and textiles Unit 7 Exploring graphic design Unit 8 Exploring the work of others Unit 9 Exploring 3D design Unit 10 Exploring fine art Unit 11 Introduction to career planning for the art and design industry Unit 12 Work experience in the art and design industry
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Total: 180 total guided hours |
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OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Art and Design
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500/2533/8 (Qualification Accreditation Number)
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4 Mandatory Units Unit 1 Planning and researching for art and design briefs Unit 2 Exploring media, materials and techniques Unit 3 Realising art and design ideas Unit 4 Presenting and displaying work
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Students choose from 2 optional Units Unit 5 Exploring photography Unit 6 Exploring fashion and textiles Unit 7 Exploring graphic design Unit 8 Exploring the work of others Unit 9 Exploring 3D design Unit 10 Exploring fine art Unit 11 Introduction to career planning for the art and design industry Unit 12 Work experience in the art and design industry
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Total: 360 total guided hours |
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Course |
Course Code |
Mandatory Units |
Optional Units |
Guided hours |
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OCR Level 2 National Certificate in Design
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The OCR scheme code for this qualification is 03614
The QCA accreditation number is 100/3936/3
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Do all 4 Units Unit 1 Planning and researching for a design brief Unit 2 Exploring media, materials and techniques Unit 3 Realising design ideas Unit 4 Presenting and displaying work
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Candidates choose two units Unit 5 Exploring photography Unit 6 Exploring fashion and textiles Unit 7 Exploring graphic design Unit 8 Exploring creative studies Unit 9 Exploring 3D design Unit 10 Introduction to career planning for the design industry Unit 11 Work experience in the design industry
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Total: 360 total guided hours
60 Guided hours per unit
Each unit could be offered as 6 hours 1 x day per week 10 weeks to complete a unit
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* All Candidates will take mandatory units as stipulated
** Final Optional Units to be offered to be decided by Fashion Capital and Pascals College
*** Final Complimentary units offered to be decided by Fashion Capital and Pascals College
For more information on OCR Nationals
http://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/ocrnationals/index.html And the OCR Nationals Website: http://www.ocrnationals.com/
