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V Certs – Creative Design and Production

Creative Design and Production

The Level 1/2 Technical Award in Creative Design and Production is designed for learners who want an introduction to design and production that includes a vocational and project-based element, approached from a creative perspective with regular opportunities to experiment and create. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the design and production sector or progress to further study. 

This qualification is approved for KS4 Performance Tables in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

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This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the first 6 weeks of delivery for providers delivering the V Cert Creative Design and Production. The webinar will contain an overview of the content area one and qualification specifications, delivery timelines and considerations, supporting materials and the next steps.

The first 6 weeks of delivery

V Cert Technical Awards are designed to be delivered over two years. The first year of delivery is entirely dedicated to teaching and learning, with all summative assessments taking place in the final year of study. The Creative Design and Production V Cert Technical Award is assessed by Non-Exam Assessment (60%) and Examined Assessment (40%)

V Cert structure
Year 1
Autumn term
Spring term
Summer term

Teaching and learning

Year 2
Autumn term
Spring term
Summer term

NEA brief released 1 September

NEA delivery time and submission date deadline 30 April

External exam and results day 

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Qualification specification

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TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCES SAMPLE

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PERFORMANCE TABLES GUIDE

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OPTIONS EVENING PAMPHLET

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PROGRESSION TO KEY STAGE 5

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LEVEL 1/2 TECHNICAL AWARD in ENGINEERING

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What’s next?

Further study: a T Level in craft and design, A Level in Design and Technology, or an Applied General in Art and Design at college or sixth form
Apprenticeship: in jewellery design or furniture making.

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