Craft and Design
Overview
A T Level is split into three main sections:
- technical qualification (TQ) is the main, classroom-based element. Students will learn about their chosen sectors through a curriculum designed by employers and developed by an awarding organisation (AO)
- industry placement runs for a minimum of 315 hours (45 days) overall and will give students practical insights into their sector and an opportunity to embed the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom
- English, maths and digital provision are also built into the classroom-based element of the T Level, meaning students will be given a solid foundation of transferable skills
Expected TQ occupational specialisms
- Jewellery maker - (2024)
- Ceramics maker - (2024)
- Furniture maker (maker) - (2024)
- Furniture maker (upholsterer) - (2024)
- Textiles and fashion maker - (2024)
Qualification Information
Date approved – 7 March 2024
Expected to be available from – September 2024
Awarding Organisation - Pearson
Outline Content - Craft and Design
Mandatory additional requirements - TBC
Find your nearest T Level provider
Provider information - T Levels Information for Educators
Industry placements - How to get involved and information for employers
Grading
The overall grade is subject to completion/achievement of all T Level requirements – not just the components of the technical qualification (TQ).
T Level grades combine students’ grades for the technical qualification core and occupational specialisms.
As well as passing the relevant technical qualification, the following elements are required to achieve an overall T Level grade:
- industry placement: This will be arranged and verified by the provider offering the T Level. For more guidance on next steps for provider visit GOV.UK
- students are required to work towards improving attainment in maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE or equivalent. Where students have attained, or attain during the course of the T Level, maths and/or English qualifications at level 2, this will be referenced on any T Level certificates and/or statements of achievement’
Students who do not pass all elements of their T Level will get a T Level statement of achievement which will show the elements they have completed.
The Occupational Standards underpinning the TQ occupational specialisms
Jewellery maker
Ceramics maker
- Craft assistant (please note that this standard is still in development).