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NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Art & Design
Ref:
603/2964/6
Sector:
Arts, Media and Publishing
Features:
Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£60.00
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
157
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This qualification is now withdrawn and we are no longer able to take learner registrations. The support materials for this qualification will not be updated.
This qualification will be replaced by the NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Creative Design and Production (603/7003/8).
This qualification is approved for KS4 performance tables for 2023.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to art and design which includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to progress onto further study.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Internal assessment continued flexibilities
Please see the Internal Assessment Continued Flexibilities document for information on the flexibilities in place to support learners studying this qualification who may face some degree of disruption to their education.
Useful links
Regulations for the conduct of synoptic project
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Flexibilities for 2022-23 awarding
V Cert webinars
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1001 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 503 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 106 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 119 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
Grading information
Using UMS to calculate qualification grades (PDF | 126 KB)
Grading structure (PDF | 32 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 99 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Assessment pack - spring 2022
External Assessment Past Paper - Spring 2022 (PDF | 606 KB)
Mark scheme - Spring 2022 (PDF | 303 KB)
Chief Examiner Report - Spring 2022 (PDF | 143 KB)
Assessment pack - autumn 2020
External assessment past paper - autumn 2020 (PDF | 647 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2020 (PDF | 355 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2020 (PDF | 237 KB)
Assessment pack - spring 2020
External assessment past paper - spring 2020 (PDF | 469 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2020 (PDF | 611 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2020 (PDF | 774 KB)
Assessment pack - autumn 2019
External assessment past paper - autumn 2019 (PDF | 825 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2019 (PDF | 513 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2019 (PDF | 725 KB)
Synoptic projects
Sample portfolio - level 1 merit (PDF | 1562 KB)
Sample portfolio - level 2 distinction (PDF | 2951 KB)
Sample synoptic project brief 19/20 (DOCX | 85 KB)
Synoptic project - December 2019 (PDF | 221 KB)
Sample synoptic project brief (PDF | 332 KB)
Synoptic project - assessor feedback to learner (DOCX | 30 KB)
Synoptic project - declaration of authenticity (DOCX | 29 KB)
Synoptic project - delivery guide (November 2022) (PDF | 180 KB)
Synoptic project - learner log (DOCX | 40 KB)
Synoptic project - record of learner observation (DOCX | 31 KB)
External assessment - practice papers
External assessment sample mark scheme (PDF | 382 KB)
External assessment sample paper (PDF | 497 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Understanding the Creation of Art and Design Work (D/616/8970)
Understand Organisations, Employment and How Art and Design Work is Created in the Art and Design Industry (H/616/8971)