Specification
Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF)
For first registration September 2010
Edexcel NVQ/competence-based qualifications
Edexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding organisation offering vocational and academic qualifications and testing, to employers, training providers, colleges, schools, and other places of learning in the UK, and in over 85 countries worldwide.
Our specialist suite of qualifications include NVQs, Apprenticeships, WorkSkills, Functional Skills, Foundation Learning, as well as our exclusive range of BTECs, from entry level right through to Higher National Diplomas.
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Authorised by Roger Beard Prepared by Paul Webster
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All the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Limited 2010
Contents
Qualification title covered by this specification 1
Key features of the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF) 3 What is the purpose of this qualification? 3
Who is this qualification for? 3
What are the benefits of this qualification to the learner and employer? 3
What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification? 3
What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification? 4
What is the qualification structure for the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF)? 5
How is the qualification graded and assessed? 7 Assessment requirements/strategy 7
Types of evidence 8
What do you need to offer this qualification? 9 Centre recognition 9
Approvals agreement 9
Quality assurance 9
What resources are required to deliver this qualification? 9
Unit format 10
Units 11 Unit 1: Develop design principles and techniques and processes for
designing products 13
Unit 2: Understanding the design brief 17
Unit 3: How to follow a design process 19
Unit 4: Assist in following a design process 21
Unit 5: Application of techniques for the design of products 25
Unit 6: Research, test and apply techniques for the design of products 29
Unit 7: Working in a team 33
Unit 8: Create Visual Designs 37
Unit 9: Assist with marketing activities 41
Unit 10: Deliver a presentation 45
Unit 11: How the design industry works 51
Unit 12: Applying research on the history and theory of design to design activities 55
Unit 13: Assist in the production of prototypes, models, mock-ups, artwork, samples or test pieces 57
Unit 14: Explore the use of colour in a creative environment 61
Unit 15: Provide written information in relation to design work 63
Unit 16: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills 65
Unit 17: Principles and implementation of relevant legislation in design 69
Further information 72
Useful publications 72 How to obtain National Occupational Standards 72
Professional development and training 73
Annexe A: Progression pathways 75 The Edexcel BTEC qualification framework for the Art and Design sector 75
Annexe B: Quality assurance 79 Key principles of quality assurance 79
Quality assurance processes 79
Annexe C: Centre certification and registration 81 What are the access arrangements and special considerations for the qualifications in this specification? 81
Annexe D: Assessment requirements/strategy 83
Annexe E: Personal, Learning and Thinking Skills 87
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Key features of the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF)
This qualification:
• is nationally recognised
• is based on the Design National Occupational Standards (NOS). The NOS, assessment requirements and qualification structure(s) are owned by Creative and Cultural Skills.
The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF) has been approved as a component required for the Creative Apprenticeship framework.
What is the purpose of this qualification?
The Edexcel Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF) recognises the skills, knowledge and understanding of learners and allows them to gain a job-ready qualification in the workplace that relates to their job area and promotes good working practice.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification is for all learners aged 16 and above who are capable of reaching the required standards.
Edexcel’s policy is that the qualifications should:
• be free from any barriers that restrict access and progression
• ensure equality of opportunity for all wishing to access the qualifications.
What are the benefits of this qualification to the learner and employer?
This qualification is a work-based qualification, which will allow learners to develop knowledge, understanding and skills essential for working in the design sector, including working with others and improving own performance.
What are the potential job roles for those working towards this qualification?
The National Occupational Standards cover a diverse range of job roles, for example:
• Architect
• Architectural Technician/Technologist
• Art Exhibition Organiser
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• Body Artist/Tattooist
• CAD Draughtsperson
• Cartoonist
• Ceramic Decorator
• Ceramic/Pottery maker
• Computer Games Designer
• Design Engineer
• Display Designer/Visual Merchandiser
• Exhibition Designer
• Fashion/Clothing Designer
• Fine Artist
• Garden Designer
• Glassmaker
• Goldsmith/Silversmith
• Hat Designer/Milliner
• Interior Designer
• Jeweller
• Landscape Architect
• Leather Craftworker
• Model Maker
• Product Designer
• Sculptor
• Stage/Set Designer
• Toymaker
• Upholsterer
What progression opportunities are available to learners who achieve this qualification?
This qualification offers various opportunities for progression to further learning. Learners may progress onto the Edexcel Level 3 NVQ in Design. Alternatively, learners may progress onto the Edexcel Level 3 Specialist Courses in 3D Design, Design Crafts or Graphic Design, the Edexcel Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or the Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Art and Design.
Further information is available in Annexe A.
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What is the qualification structure for the Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Design Support (QCF)?
Individual units can be found in the Units section. The QCF level and credit value are given on the first page of each unit.
This qualification requires achievement of a minimum of 31 credits. 23 credits are to be achieved from Mandatory units and a minimum of 8 credits from the Optional units.
Mandatory Units
Unit Title Level Credit
Develop design principles and techniques and processes for designing products
2 3
Understanding the design brief 2 2
How to follow a design process 2 3
Assist in following a design process 2 4
Application of techniques for the design of products
2 3
Research, test and apply techniques for the design of products
2 3
Working in a team 2 2
Create visual designs 3 3
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Optional Units
Unit Title Level Credit
Assist with marketing activities 3 4
Deliver a presentation 3 3
How the design industry works 2 2
Applying research on the history and theory of design to design activities
2 2
Assist in the production of prototypes, models, mock-ups, artwork, samples or test pieces
2 2
Explore the use of colour in a creative environment
2 2
Provide written information in relation to your design work
2 2
Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
3 3
Principles and implementation of relevant legislation in design
2 1
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How is the qualification graded and assessed?
The overall grade for the qualification is a ‘pass’. The learner must achieve all the required units within the specified qualification structure.
To pass a unit the learner must:
• achieve all the specified learning outcomes
• satisfy all the assessment criteria by providing sufficient and valid evidence for each criterion
• show that the evidence is their own.
The qualification is designed to be assessed:
• in the workplace or
• in conditions resembling the workplace, as specified in the assessment requirements/strategy for the sector, or
• as part of a training programme.
Assessment requirements/strategy
The assessment requirements/strategy for this qualification have been included in Annexe D. They have been developed by Creative and Cultural Skills in partnership with employers, training providers, awarding organisations and the regulatory authorities. The assessment strategy includes details on:
• criteria for defining realistic working environments
• roles and occupational competence of assessors, expert witnesses, internal verifiers and standards verifiers
• quality control of assessment
• evidence requirements.
Evidence of competence may come from:
• current practice where evidence is generated from a current job role
• a programme of development where evidence comes from assessment opportunities built into a learning/training programme whether at or away from the workplace
• the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) where a learner can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment criteria within a unit through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess without undertaking a course of learning. They must submit sufficient, reliable and valid evidence for internal and standards verification purposes. RPL is acceptable for accrediting a unit, several units or a whole qualification
• a combination of these.
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It is important that the evidence is:
Valid relevant to the standards for which competence is claimed
Authentic produced by the learner
Current sufficiently recent to create confidence that the same skill, understanding or knowledge persists at the time of the claim
Reliable indicates that the learner can consistently perform at this level
Sufficient fully meets the requirements of the standards.
Types of evidence
To successfully achieve a unit the learner must gather evidence which shows that they have met the required standard in the assessment criteria. Evidence can take a variety of different forms including the following examples:
• direct observation of the learner’s performance by their assessor
• outcomes from oral or written questioning
• products of the learner’s work
• personal statements and/or reflective accounts
• outcomes from simulation, where permitted by the assessment strategy
• professional discussion
• assignment, project/case studies
• authentic statements/witness testimony
• expert witness testimony
• reflective accounts
• evidence of Recognition of Prior Learning.
Learners can use one piece of evidence to prove their knowledge, skills and understanding across different assessment criteria and/or across different units. It is, therefore, not necessary for learners to have each assessment criterion assessed separately. Learners should be encouraged to reference the assessment criteria to which the evidence relates.
Evidence must be made available to the assessor, internal verifier and Edexcel standards verifier. A range of recording documents is available on the Edexcel website www.edexcel.com. Alternatively, centres may develop their own.
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What do you need to offer this qualification?
Centre recognition
Centres that have not previously offered Edexcel qualifications need to apply for and be granted centre recognition as part of the process for approval to offer individual qualifications. New centres must complete both a centre recognition approval application and a qualification approval application.
Existing centres will be given ‘automatic approval’ for a new qualification if they are already approved for a qualification that is being replaced by the new qualification and the conditions for automatic approval are met. Centres already holding Edexcel approval are able to gain qualification approval for a different level or different sector via Edexcel online.
Approvals agreement
All centres are required to enter into an approvals agreement which is a formal commitment by the head or principal of a centre to meet all the requirements of the specification and any linked codes or regulations. Edexcel will act to protect the integrity of the awarding of qualifications, if centres do not comply with the agreement. This could result in the suspension of certification or withdrawal of approval.
Quality assurance
Detailed information on Edexcel’s quality assurance processes is given in Annexe B.
What resources are required to deliver this qualification?
Each qualification is designed to support learners working in the design sector. Physical resources need to support the delivery of the qualifications and the assessment of the learning outcomes and must be of industry standard. Centres must meet any specific resource requirements outlined in Annexe D: Assessment requirements. Staff assessing the learner must meet the requirements within the overarching assessment strategy for the sector.
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Unit format
Each unit in this specification contains the following sections.
Unit title:
Unit code:
Unit reference number:
QCF level:
Credit value:
Guided learning hours:
Unit summary:
Assessment requirements/evidence requirements:
Assessment methodology:
Learning outcomes:
Assessment criteria:
Evidence type:
Portfolio reference:
Date:
The unit title is accredited on the QCF and this form of words will appear on the learner’s Notification of Performance (NOP).
This is the unit owner’s reference number for the specified unit.
This code is a unique reference number for the unit.
All units and qualifications within the QCF have a level assigned to them, which represents the level of achievement. There are nine levels of achievement, from Entry level to level 8. The level of the unit has been informed by the QCF level descriptors and, where appropriate, the NOS and/or other sector/professional.
All units have a credit value. The minimum credit value is one, and credits can only be awarded in whole numbers. Learners will be awarded credits when they achieve the unit.
A notional measure of the substance of a qualification. It includes an estimate of the time that might be allocated to direct teaching or instruction, together with other structured learning time, such as directed assignments, assessments on the job or supported individual study and practice. It excludes learner-initiated private study.
This provides a summary of the purpose of the unit.
The assessment/evidence requirements are determined by the SSC. Learners must provide evidence for each of the requirements stated in this section.
Learning outcomes state exactly what a learner should know, understand or be able to do as a result of completing a unit.
The assessment criteria of a unit specify the standard a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that a learning outcome, or a set of learning outcomes, has been achieved.
Learners must reference the type of evidence they have and where it is available for quality assurance purposes. The learner can enter the relevant key and a reference. Alternatively, the learner and/or centre can devise their own referencing system.
This provides a summary of the assessment methodology to be used for the unit.
The learner should use this box to indicate where the evidence can be obtained eg portfolio page number.
The learner should give the date when the evidence has been provided.
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Units
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Unit 1: Develop design principles and techniques and processes for designing products
Unit reference number: F/601/6406
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 21
Unit summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for design. The nature of the end products may vary greatly. The focus of the unit is on researching and experimenting with the design techniques for products including research of materials, and use of appropriate technology.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation could be used to record this information.
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phys
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and c
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of
a ra
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of
mat
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tools
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chara
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of
diffe
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mat
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and t
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pote
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of th
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char
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to a
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Unit 2: Understanding the design brief Unit reference number: M/601/6448
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit is about gaining a basic understanding of a design brief and why it is critical to the design process.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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purp
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of a d
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O
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of
info
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exp
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des
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des
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pro
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2
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to d
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min
e th
e des
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req
uirem
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2.1
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entify
the
key
clie
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expec
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within
the
des
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2.2
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what
the
des
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ach
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2.3
Id
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the
par
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limitat
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in t
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des
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G
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exam
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s of fo
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s use
d f
or
des
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exam
ple
s of ke
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use
d in a
des
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Lear
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Dat
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Unit 3: How to follow a design process Unit reference number: K/601/6433
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 21
Unit summary
This unit is about understanding how to relate a design process to business needs, the key features of the design process from concept to review, how to respond to business requirements, and the potential impact of ownership rights on the design process.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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he
des
ign p
roce
ss
1.1
Exp
lain
the
featu
res
of th
e des
ign s
upply
chai
n
1.2
Exp
lain
how
diffe
rent
busi
nes
s co
nte
xts
may
im
pac
t on t
he
des
ign p
roce
ss
1.3
O
utlin
e how
to r
elate
the
des
ign p
roce
ss t
o
diffe
rent
busi
nes
s nee
ds
2
Know
the
key
feat
ure
s
and s
teps
in t
he
des
ign
pro
cess
fro
m c
once
pt
to
revi
ew
2.1
O
utlin
e th
e ke
y fe
ature
s of
the
des
ign p
roce
ss
2.2
Exp
lain
how
cre
ativ
e th
inki
ng t
echniq
ues
can
be
use
d t
o g
ener
ate
idea
s in
any
des
ign c
onte
xt
2.3
D
escr
ibe
the
purp
ose
of usi
ng p
roto
types
, pro
ofs
an
d m
ock
-ups
in t
he
des
ign p
roce
ss
2.4
D
escr
ibe
pote
ntial so
urc
es o
f in
form
ation f
or
new
id
eas,
rel
evan
t to
a s
pec
ific
des
ign p
roce
ss
3
Under
stan
d h
ow
diffe
rent
ow
ner
ship
rig
hts
may
impac
t on t
he
des
ign
pro
cess
3.1
Exp
lain
how
copyr
ight,
mora
l rights
, an
d inte
llect
ual
pro
per
ty r
ights
may
im
pac
t on t
he
des
ign p
roce
ss
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 4: Assist in following a design process
Unit reference number: T/601/6418
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 4
Guided learning hours: 28
Unit summary
This unit is about assisting a lead designer in following a design process from concept to review, working with others to respond to stakeholder requirements, identifying the design challenge, contributing to ideas, working with others to develop ideas, reflecting on progress, presenting an idea alongside others that could be implemented and evaluating whether the finally selected idea has met the original challenge.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
atio
n –
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VQ
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te in D
esig
n S
upport
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e 1 –
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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cel Li
mited
2010
22
Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Inte
rpre
t th
e nat
ure
and
scope
of
the
des
ign
chal
lenge
set
by
stak
ehold
ers
1.1
Fo
llow
spec
ific
obje
ctiv
es s
et b
y st
ake
hold
ers
1.2
Id
entify
any
const
rain
ts t
hat
may
impac
t on t
he
des
ign p
roce
ss
1.3
Id
entify
and s
ourc
e re
leva
nt
support
ing info
rmation
and a
ssis
tance
2
Contr
ibute
to t
he
range
of id
eas
to r
espond t
o
the
des
ign c
hal
lenge
2.1
G
ener
ate
a r
ange
of id
eas
that
res
pond t
o t
he
chal
lenge
2.2
Exp
lore
diffe
rent
options
and idea
s fo
r m
eeting
obje
ctiv
es
3
Sugges
t a p
refe
rred
des
ign s
olu
tion
3.1
Ref
lect
on s
take
hold
er idea
s an
d fee
dback
3.2
Id
entify
on o
r m
ore
solu
tions
for
stak
ehold
ers
3.3
Pr
esen
t an
agre
ed s
olu
tion t
o s
take
hold
ers
in a
n
appro
priat
e fo
rmat
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Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
4
Contr
ibute
to g
ener
ation
of th
e pre
ferr
ed d
esig
n
solu
tion
4.1
Sch
edule
ow
n k
ey t
ask
s an
d o
rgan
ise
reso
urc
es t
o
support
im
ple
men
tation
4.2
U
nder
take
des
ign t
ask
s to
ass
ist
tria
lling o
f th
e pro
pose
d s
olu
tion
4.3
M
ainta
in r
ecord
s of th
e im
ple
men
tation p
roce
ss
5
Colla
te fee
dbac
k fr
om
st
akeh
old
ers
5.1
Chec
k th
e su
cces
s of
the
solu
tion b
ased
in t
he
origin
al obje
ctiv
es
5.2
Rev
iew
the
com
ple
te d
esig
n p
roce
ss t
o iden
tify
w
hat
succ
eeded
and fai
led
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 5: Application of techniques for the design of products
Unit reference number: F/601/6437
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 21
Unit summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for design. The nature of the end products may vary greatly. The focus of the unit is on researching and experimenting with the design techniques for products including research of materials, and use of appropriate technology.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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Spec
ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
26
Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d t
he
form
al
elem
ents
and p
rinci
ple
s
of des
ign
1.1
G
ive
exam
ple
s of how
form
al e
lem
ents
and
princi
ple
s of:
–
bal
ance
–
pro
port
ion
–
rhyt
hm
–
emphas
is
–
unity
are
applie
d in t
he
des
ign o
f pro
duct
s
1.2
D
escr
ibe
how
form
al e
lem
ents
and princi
ple
s of
des
ign a
re v
isib
le in t
he
work
of
two m
ajor
des
igner
s
2
Know
about
com
mon
tech
niq
ues
, m
ater
ials
, to
ols
and e
quip
men
t an
d
thei
r ap
plic
atio
n t
o d
esig
n
and m
anufa
cture
2.1
D
escr
ibe
a r
ange
of co
mm
on t
echniq
ues
, m
ater
ials
, use
d in d
esig
n a
nd m
anufa
cture
2.2
G
ive
exam
ple
s of co
mm
on t
ools
and e
quip
men
t use
d in d
esig
n
2.3
D
escr
ibe
the
phys
ical pro
per
ties
and c
apabili
ties
of
a ra
nge
of
mat
eria
ls,
tools
and e
quip
men
t use
d in
des
ign
2.4
D
escr
ibe
the
chara
cter
istics
of
diffe
rent
mat
eria
ls
and t
he
pote
ntial
of th
ese
char
act
eris
tics
to a
chie
ve
diffe
rent
effe
cts
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ific
atio
n –
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cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
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te in D
esig
n S
upport
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e 1 –
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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cel Li
mited
2010
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Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
3
Adopt
the
pre
ferr
ed
appro
ach
bas
ed o
n t
he
requirem
ents
of
the
brief
3.1
D
ocu
men
t th
e pla
nned
des
ign a
ppro
ach
3.2
U
se a
sel
ecte
d t
echniq
ue
make
a p
roduct
, pro
toty
pe
or
sam
ple
en
suri
ng c
onsi
sten
cy w
ith t
he
sele
cted
appro
ach
and t
he
brief
3.3
Pr
esen
t th
e des
igned
pro
duct
, pro
toty
pe
or
model
in
acc
ord
ance
with t
he
bri
ef s
pec
ific
ations
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 6: Research, test and apply techniques for the design of products
Unit reference number: H/601/6446
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 21
Unit summary
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and apply techniques for design. The nature of the end products may vary greatly. The focus of the unit is on researching and experimenting with the design techniques for products including research of materials, and use of appropriate technology.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
N025330 –
Spec
ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
30
Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Be
able
to p
roduce
a p
lan
whic
h inte
rpre
ts a
des
ign
brief
1.1
Corr
ectly
inte
rpre
t th
e sp
ecific
atio
ns
of a
des
ign
brief
1.2
Sourc
e an
d e
valu
ate
info
rmat
ion p
ertinen
t to
the
brief
1.3
Corr
ectly
iden
tify
the
reso
urc
es r
equired
for
the
des
ign o
f th
e pro
duct
1.4
Pr
oduce
a p
relim
inar
y vi
sual re
pre
senta
tion o
f th
e brief
2
Iden
tify
poss
ible
ap
pro
ach
es t
o a
des
ign
brief
2.1
Sel
ect
appro
priate
mat
eria
ls,
tools
an
d e
quip
men
t fo
r th
e te
stin
g o
f appro
aches
and t
echniq
ues
2.2
Tes
t an
d e
xper
imen
t w
ith a
ran
ge
of te
chniq
ues
, te
chnolo
gy
and m
ater
ials
whic
h m
ight
mee
t th
e re
quirem
ents
of
the
brief
3
Adopt
the
pre
ferr
ed
appro
ach
bas
ed o
n t
he
requirem
ents
of
the
brief
3.1
D
ocu
men
t th
e pla
nned
des
ign a
ppro
ach
3.2
U
se a
sel
ecte
d t
echniq
ues
mak
e a
pro
duct
, pro
toty
pe
or
sam
ple
ensu
ring c
onsi
sten
cy w
ith t
he
sele
cted
appro
ach
and t
he
brief
3.3
Pr
esen
t th
e des
igned
pro
duct
, pro
toty
pe
or
model
in
acc
ord
ance
with t
he
bri
ef s
pec
ific
ations
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ific
atio
n –
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vel 2 N
VQ
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te in D
esig
n S
upport
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Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
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Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 7: Working in a team Unit reference number: F/502/3538
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 12
Unit summary
This unit will cover the dynamics of team working and examine what it is to be an effective team player. The unit will cover the interpersonal skills needed, what it means to make a positive contribution to a team, the importance of adapting to different contexts and taking responsibility for own role and input.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
N025330 –
Spec
ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Be
able
to a
pply
the
sk
ills
nee
ded
to form
co
llabora
tive
rel
atio
nsh
ips
1.1
D
emonst
rate
the
abili
ty t
o part
icip
ate
effe
ctiv
ely
in
a te
am,
show
ing t
hey
can
:
a hel
p e
stab
lish a
conse
nsu
s an
d r
each
ag
reem
ents
b
be
open
and r
ecep
tive
to o
ther
peo
ple
’s idea
s an
d input
c pro
vide
const
ruct
ive
support
and fee
dback
to
oth
ers
d
per
form
thei
r agre
ed r
ole
and a
ssig
ned
task
s in
a
man
ner
that
ensu
res
gro
up s
ucc
ess
2
Be
able
to a
dap
t th
eir
beh
avio
ur
within
a t
eam
to
ensu
re s
ucc
essf
ul
work
ing r
elat
ionsh
ips
are
esta
blis
hed
and
mai
nta
ined
2.1
re
flec
t on t
hei
r ow
n p
erfo
rman
ce a
nd b
ehav
iour
in
the
team
and a
sses
s th
e in
fluen
ce t
his
has
on
oth
ers
2.2
use
a r
ange
of ve
rbal
and n
on-v
erbal
tec
hniq
ues
th
at h
elp f
acili
tate
dis
cuss
ions
and s
upport
oth
er
team
mem
ber
s
3
Know
the
appro
ach
es
that
can
be
use
d t
o
reso
lve
issu
es a
nd
achie
ve t
eam
goals
3.1
dem
onst
rate
som
e em
pat
hy
skill
s in
appre
ciat
ing
oth
er t
eam
mem
ber
s’ p
osi
tions
3.2
dem
onst
rate
the
abili
ty t
o c
om
pro
mis
e if n
eces
sary
to
ensu
re t
hat
the
team
goals
are
ach
ieve
d
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ific
atio
n –
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vel 2 N
VQ
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te in D
esig
n S
upport
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e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
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cel Li
mited
2010
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Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 8: Create visual designs Unit reference number: D/601/7501
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 18
Unit summary
This unit is about producing, and modifying if necessary, visual designs to meet client requirements. Design techniques used to create visual designs may include, but not be restricted to, drawing freehand, drawing on a tablet, scanning drawings or photographs, using graphics software. The learner will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and use of visual design principles and techniques. Excellent communication skills to interpret client requirements will be essential.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
N025330 –
Spec
ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Be
able
to c
larify
the
visu
al des
ign
requirem
ents
for
a b
rief
1.1
D
efin
e th
e ta
rget
use
r an
d a
udie
nce
1.2
Id
entify
fact
ors
that
may
det
erm
ine
or
affec
t vi
sual
des
ign c
once
pts
, in
cludin
g t
he
des
ign t
echniq
ues
1.3
Res
earc
h p
roduct
s, d
esig
ns,
im
ages
, art
work
and
oth
er c
reative
work
that
may
insp
ire
des
ign idea
s
2
Be
able
to g
ener
ate
a
range
of
visu
al d
esig
n
idea
s to
mee
t th
e brief
2.1
Exp
erim
ent
with im
agin
g t
echniq
ues
to c
reat
e re
quired
vis
ual
des
ign
2.2
Exp
lore
a r
ange
of ty
pogra
phic
al an
d v
isual des
ign
elem
ents
to c
reat
e des
igns
2.3
G
ener
ate
a r
ange
of
visu
al d
esig
n idea
s th
at
are
tech
nic
ally
fea
sible
, m
eet
the
brief
and p
rovi
de
crea
tive
solu
tions
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
3
Sel
ect
the
final
des
ign
conce
pt
for
clie
nt
appro
val
3.1
Eva
luat
e in
itia
l des
ign idea
s an
d s
pec
ific
atio
ns
agai
nst
fin
din
gs
3.2
Sec
ure
agre
emen
t w
ith t
he
rele
vant
peo
ple
on t
he
final
des
ign c
once
pt
3.3
Ensu
re t
he
sele
cted
fin
al d
esig
n t
echniq
ue
mee
ts
the
requirem
ents
of th
e brief
4
Dev
elop t
he
des
ign u
sing
agre
ed c
once
pts
and
tech
niq
ues
4.1
Pr
oduce
the
des
ign in t
he
form
at
agre
ed w
ith t
he
clie
nt
4.2
Rev
iew
the
des
ign t
o e
nsu
re it
mee
ts t
he
des
ign
brief
and t
echnic
al s
pec
ific
ations
and u
nder
take
any
modific
ations
if n
eces
sary
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 9: Assist with marketing activities Unit reference number: M/601/6451
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 4
Guided learning hours: 24
Unit summary
This unit is for those involved in supporting or contributing to the planning, implementation and evaluation of marketing activities, and developing appropriate material. You will liaise with others in your company to identify the objectives for the marketing in the context of the client’s or your own company’s policies and procedures, participate in the selection of appropriate marketing activities, assist with the preparation of a plan and budget and support the delivery and evaluation of the marketing activity.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
atio
n –
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cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
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Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
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cel Li
mited
2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d m
arke
ting
princi
ple
s an
d t
he
import
ance
of bra
ndin
g
and c
orp
ora
te iden
tity
in
mar
keting
1.1
Id
entify
the
key
princi
ple
s of m
ark
etin
g
1.2
Exp
lain
the
import
ance
of
bra
ndin
g a
nd c
orp
ora
te
iden
tity
in m
arke
ting
2
Be
able
to iden
tify
the
targ
et a
udie
nce
and
des
ired
outc
om
es o
f m
arke
ting a
ctiv
ity
2.1
Id
entify
, th
rough d
iscu
ssio
n w
ith o
ther
s th
e:
–
targ
et a
udie
nce
for
mar
keting a
ctiv
itie
s an
d
mat
eria
ls
–
des
ired
outc
om
e of
mar
keting a
ctiv
itie
s and
mat
eria
ls
3
Be
able
to a
ssis
t in
the
pre
par
ation,
cost
ing a
nd
imple
men
tation o
f an
ongoin
g m
arke
ting p
lan
3.1
Ass
ist
in t
he
pre
par
atio
n,
cost
ing a
nd
imple
men
tation o
f an
ongoin
g m
arke
ting p
lan,
taki
ng into
consi
der
atio
n:
–
rele
vant
legis
lation
–
codes
of
conduct
–
inte
rnal
and e
xter
nal
polic
ies
and g
uid
elin
es
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ific
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esig
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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mited
2010
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
4
Be
able
to a
ssis
t in
the
pro
duct
ion o
f m
arke
ting
mat
eria
ls
4.1
Ensu
re t
hat
mar
keting a
nd a
dve
rtis
ing b
randin
g is
accu
rate
, up t
o d
ate
and c
onfo
rms
to c
lient’s
or
ow
n c
om
pan
y bra
nd g
uid
elin
es
4.2
Ensu
re m
ark
etin
g m
ate
rial
s are
appro
priat
e fo
r th
e ta
rget
audie
nce
and inte
nded
purp
ose
4.3
Ensu
re c
olla
tera
l is
del
iver
ed o
n t
ime
and t
hro
ugh
the
appro
priat
e dis
trib
ution c
hannel
5
Be
able
to a
ssis
t in
the
colle
ctio
n a
nd a
nal
ysis
of
dat
a to
info
rm f
utu
re
actions
5.1
Id
entify
str
ateg
ies
for
colle
ctin
g d
ata
to m
easu
re
the
effe
ctiv
enes
s of
mar
keting a
ctiv
itie
s, w
ork
ing
with o
ther
s
5.2
Pro
duce
and a
nal
yse
dat
a a
gai
nst
succ
ess
indic
ato
rs
5.3
U
se t
he
resu
lts
of th
e an
alys
is t
o info
rm futu
re
actions
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 10: Deliver a presentation Unit reference number: T/601/2529
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 15
Unit summary
This unit covers the skills, knowledge and understanding learners need to prepare for, deliver and evaluate a presentation for an audience.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
46
Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d t
he
purp
ose
of pre
par
ing for
and
eval
uat
ing a
pre
senta
tion
1.1
Exp
lain
the
purp
ose
of usi
ng d
iffe
rent
types
of
pre
senta
tion a
nd e
quip
men
t
1.2
Exp
lain
diffe
rent
ways
of del
iver
ing p
rese
nta
tions
and t
hei
r fe
ature
s
1.3
Exp
lain
the
pro
cedure
s to
be
follo
wed
when
pre
par
ing a
pre
senta
tion
1.4
Exp
lain
the
ben
efits
of pre
par
ing for
giv
ing a
pre
senta
tion
1.5
D
escr
ibe
the
types
of pro
ble
ms
that
may
occ
ur
with
equip
men
t an
d h
ow
to d
eal w
ith t
hem
1.6
Exp
lain
the
purp
ose
and b
enef
its
of
contingen
cy
pla
nnin
g
1.7
Exp
lain
the
purp
ose
and b
enef
its
of
colle
ctin
g
feed
back
fro
m t
he
audie
nce
on t
he
pre
senta
tion
1.8
Exp
lain
the
purp
ose
and b
enef
its
of
eval
uat
ing
pre
senta
tions
and o
wn p
erfo
rman
ce
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vel 2 N
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ber
2010 ©
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2010
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
2
Under
stan
d t
he
te
chniq
ues
use
d in
enhan
cing a
pre
senta
tion
2.1
Exp
lain
and illu
stra
te h
ow
pre
senta
tions
may
be
enhan
ced b
y m
ater
ials
and e
quip
men
t
2.2
Exp
lain
and illu
stra
te h
ow
pre
senta
tions
may
be
enhan
ced b
y use
of co
mm
unic
ation a
nd
inte
rper
sonal
ski
lls
2.3
D
escr
ibe
how
to g
auge
audie
nce
rea
ctio
n t
o t
he
pre
senta
tion
2.4
Exp
lain
the
purp
ose
and b
enef
its
of
sum
mar
isin
g
import
ant
feat
ure
s of th
e pre
senta
tion
2.5
D
escr
ibe
the
purp
ose
and b
enef
its
of
giv
ing t
he
audie
nce
opport
unitie
s to
ask
ques
tions
3
Be
able
to p
repar
e
for
del
iver
y of a
pre
senta
tion
3.1
Sel
ect
any
equip
men
t nee
ded
and p
lan h
ow
to u
se
it t
o b
est
effe
ct
3.2
M
ake
contingen
cy p
lans
in c
ase
of
equip
men
t fa
ilure
or
oth
er p
roble
ms,
if re
quired
3.3
Pr
actise
the
pre
senta
tion a
nd its
tim
ing
3.4
O
bta
in fee
dbac
k on p
lanned
pre
senta
tion a
nd
mak
e ad
just
men
ts,
if r
equired
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2010
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
4
Be
able
to d
eliv
er a
pre
senta
tion
4.1
Chec
k eq
uip
men
t an
d r
esourc
es
4.2
Circu
late
pre
senta
tion m
ater
ials
4.3
In
troduce
sel
f to
audie
nce
and s
tate
aim
s of th
e pre
senta
tion
4.4
Addre
ss t
he
audie
nce
, sp
eaki
ng c
lear
ly a
nd
confiden
tly,
usi
ng lan
guag
e to
suit t
he
topic
and
audie
nce
4.5
Var
y to
ne,
pac
e an
d v
olu
me
to e
mphas
ise
key
poin
ts
4.6
G
auge
audie
nce
rea
ctio
n d
uring t
he
pre
senta
tion
and a
dap
t if r
equired
4.7
Sum
mar
ise
thro
ughout
the
pre
senta
tion t
o
emphas
ise
key
poin
ts a
nd h
elp t
o m
ainta
in
audie
nce
inte
rest
4.8
U
se b
ody
languag
e in
a w
ay
that
rein
forc
es
pre
sente
d info
rmat
ion
4.9
U
se e
quip
men
t, w
her
e ap
pro
priat
e, t
o e
nhan
ce t
he
pre
senta
tion,
and d
eal w
ith a
ny
pro
ble
ms
that
may
occ
ur
4.1
0
Provi
de
the
audie
nce
with o
pport
unitie
s to
ask
ques
tions
4.1
1
List
en c
are
fully
to q
ues
tions
and r
espond in a
way
that
mee
ts t
he
audie
nce
’s n
eeds
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2010
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
5
Be
able
to e
valu
ate
a
pre
senta
tion
5.1
Colle
ct f
eedbac
k on t
he
pre
senta
tion
5.2
Ref
lect
on o
wn p
erfo
rman
ce a
nd iden
tify
lea
rnin
g
poin
ts
5.3
Eva
luat
e th
e pre
senta
tion a
nd o
wn p
erfo
rman
ce
and iden
tify
chan
ges
that
will
im
pro
ve f
utu
re
pre
senta
tions
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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ific
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Unit 11: How the design industry works Unit reference number: D/601/6428
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit is about having a basic understanding of the design industry, how design companies are organised and who they employ, and asks you to explore how current changes in the global economy impact on the design industry.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
N025330 –
Spec
ific
atio
n –
Edex
cel Le
vel 2 N
VQ
Cer
tifica
te in D
esig
n S
upport
–
Issu
e 1 –
Sep
tem
ber
2010 ©
Edex
cel Li
mited
2010
52
Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d t
he
conce
pt
of a ‘des
ign indust
ry’
1.1
D
escr
ibe
the
conce
pt
of a
‘des
ign indust
ry’
1.2
Exp
lain
what
the
des
ign indust
ry d
oes
and h
ow
it
rela
tes
to o
ther
indust
ries
2
Under
stan
d t
he
scope
for
emplo
ymen
t in
the
des
ign
indust
ry
2.1
O
utlin
e th
e en
try
opport
unitie
s fo
r em
plo
ymen
t in
th
e des
ign indust
ry
2.2
O
utlin
e ke
y des
ign d
isci
plin
es a
nd h
ow
they
in
terr
elat
e
2.3
Id
entify
the
key
job r
ole
s a
nd r
esponsi
bili
ties
in a
des
ign c
om
pan
y
3
Under
stan
d t
he
curr
ent
chan
ges
that
im
pac
t on
the
des
ign indust
ry
3.1
D
escr
ibe
brief
ly h
ow
the
follo
win
g fact
ors
may
have
an
im
pac
t on t
he
des
ign indust
ry:
–
Glo
bal
isation
–
New
tec
hnolo
gy
–
Conve
rgen
ce
–
Work
ing a
cross
dis
ciplin
es in d
esig
n c
om
pan
ies
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ific
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n –
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vel 2 N
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2010
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
4
Under
stan
d h
ow
ow
ner
ship
rig
hts
im
pac
t on t
he
des
ign indust
ry
4.1
O
utlin
e how
:
–
Inte
llect
ual Pr
oper
ty R
ights
–
Copyr
ights
–
Mora
l rights
impac
t on t
he
day
to d
ay w
ork
in t
he
des
ign
indust
ry
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 12: Applying research on the history and theory of design to design activities
Unit reference number: F/601/6387
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit requires you to research, identify and apply information on the history and theory of design to your own area of work.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d h
ow
to f
ind
rele
vant
sourc
es o
f in
form
ation o
n d
esig
n
his
tory
and t
heo
ry
1.1
Exp
lain
wher
e th
ey m
ight
rese
arc
h info
rmation o
n
des
ign h
isto
ry a
nd t
heo
ry
1.2
Sel
ect
info
rmat
ion r
elev
ant
to a
giv
en r
esea
rch
task
on d
esig
n t
heo
ry o
r his
tory
1.3
O
rgan
ise
and p
rese
nt
the
rese
arch
info
rmation
sele
cted
so t
hat
it
can b
e acc
esse
d a
nd
cross
re
fere
nce
d for
thei
r fu
ture
use
2
Be
able
to u
se
opport
unitie
s to
update
an
d e
xpan
d t
hei
r kn
ow
ledge
of des
ign
tren
ds
and d
evel
opm
ents
2.1
In
corp
ora
te a
nd inte
gra
te r
esea
rch info
rmat
ion
into
thei
r ow
n d
esig
n a
ctiv
itie
s
2.2
G
ive
exam
ple
s of cu
rren
t tr
ends
in d
esig
n
2.3
Exp
lain
how
des
ign idea
s hav
e ev
olv
ed,
in o
ne
conte
xt o
f th
eir
ow
n c
hoic
e
2.4
D
escr
ibe
how
an a
spec
t of
des
ign h
isto
ry o
r th
eory
has
bee
n inte
rpre
ted in t
hei
r ow
n d
esig
n w
ork
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ner
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e:__________________________________________
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ate:
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ner
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nat
ure
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ate:
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esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
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ate:
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rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
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f sa
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d)
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Unit 13: Assist in the production of prototypes, models, mock-ups, artwork, samples or test pieces
Unit reference number: T/601/6404
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit is about the realisation or production of 2D and 3D prototypes, models, mock-ups, artwork, samples or test pieces using small-scale techniques. Designers need to understand how their final design will be made, function and perform to check that their ideas will work in practice and be suitable for the client. You will be involved in providing design support to the lead designer, for example contributing ideas, using craft skills or recording the results of tests.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Des
ign p
roto
type,
model
, m
ock
-up,
artw
ork
, sa
mple
or
test
pie
ce
1.1
Exp
lain
how
des
ign p
roto
types
contr
ibute
to
real
isat
ion o
f th
e des
ign b
rief
1.2
G
ive
exam
ple
s of how
diffe
rent
med
ia c
an b
e use
d
to c
reat
e pro
toty
pes
, m
odel
s, m
ock
-ups,
art
work
, sa
mple
s or
test
pie
ces
1.3
O
utlin
e how
to p
lan t
he
realis
ation o
f a
pro
toty
pe
2
Follo
w a
bri
ef t
o c
reate
a
pro
toty
pe,
model
, m
ock
-up,
artw
ork
, sa
mple
or
test
pie
ce
2.1
Sel
ect
suitab
le m
edia
/mat
eria
ls a
nd a
ssoci
ated
to
ols
, eq
uip
men
t, t
echniq
ues
and p
roce
sses
to
mee
t a
giv
en d
esig
n b
rief
2.2
Rea
lise
a vi
able
pro
toty
pe
usi
ng s
mall
scal
e re
alis
atio
n t
echniq
ues
2.3
Pr
oduce
the
pro
toty
pe
to a
gre
ed s
tandar
d w
ithin
budget
and o
n t
ime
2.4
G
ather
and r
ecord
dat
a fo
r ev
alu
atio
n o
f per
form
ance
, fu
nct
ion a
nd e
ase
of
use
2.5
Pr
oduce
a c
onci
se e
valu
atio
n r
eport
on t
he
pro
toty
pe
and c
lient
resp
onse
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ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
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rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
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f sa
mple
d)
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e:___________________________
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Unit 14: Explore the use of colour in a creative environment
Unit reference number: T/601/7505
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit is about the basic skills and knowledge required to explore the use of colour and to apply colour theory in design.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
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tem
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2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d t
he
ap
plic
atio
n o
f co
lour
theo
ry in d
esig
n
1.1
G
ive
exam
ple
s of co
lour
theo
ry
1.2
Exp
lain
colo
ur
attr
ibute
s an
d c
olo
ur
rela
tionsh
ips
1.3
D
escr
ibe
how
diffe
rent
culture
s at
trib
ute
diffe
rent
mea
nin
gs
to c
olo
urs
1.4
G
ive
exam
ple
s of how
Des
igner
s use
colo
ur
to
dis
tinguis
h t
hei
r w
ork
2
Use
colo
ur
theo
ry in
des
ign p
ract
ise
2.1
Tes
t diffe
rent
colo
urs
and c
olo
ur
com
bin
atio
ns
thro
ugh e
xper
imen
tation
2.2
U
se o
wn idea
s to
chal
lenge
or
confirm
a c
olo
ur
theo
ry
2.3
Show
how
colo
ur
can b
e use
d t
o c
om
munic
ate
a par
ticu
lar
idea
or
conce
pt
2.4
Exp
lain
som
e of th
e pote
ntial
lim
itat
ions
of
colo
ur
theo
ry in d
esig
n w
ork
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
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f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 15: Provide written information in relation to design work
Unit reference number: D/601/6445
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 2
Guided learning hours: 14
Unit summary
This unit is about the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively in writing, in relation to your work.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
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n –
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n S
upport
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e 1 –
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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mited
2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Be
able
to u
nder
stan
d t
he
purp
ose
of
the
writt
en
com
munic
atio
n
1.1
Say
who t
he
inte
nded
audie
nce
is
1.2
Exp
lain
what
info
rmation is
nee
ded
and w
her
e to
get
it
1.3
Show
they
hav
e al
l th
e nec
essa
ry c
orr
ect
and
curr
ent
info
rmat
ion n
eeded
for
the
task
2
Produce
writt
en
info
rmat
ion in a
n
appro
ved s
tyle
and
form
at
2.1
W
rite
cle
arly
and leg
ibly
, giv
ing a
ll th
e es
sential
in
form
atio
n n
eeded
2.2
U
se a
ppro
ved s
tyle
s an
d form
ats
for
writt
en
com
munic
atio
n incl
udin
g a
ny
house
sty
les
3
Under
stan
d h
ow
co
nfiden
tialit
y ap
plie
s to
th
e pro
duct
ion o
f w
ritt
en
info
rmat
ion
3.1
Exp
lain
why
wri
tten
info
rmation s
hould
only
be
pas
sed t
o t
hose
peo
ple
auth
orise
d t
o r
ecei
ve it
3.2
D
escr
ibe
how
they
would
mai
nta
in c
onfiden
tial
ity
in
rel
atio
n t
o a
giv
en p
iece
of w
ritt
en w
ork
Lear
ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
________________________________
(i
f sa
mple
d)
Dat
e:___________________________
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Unit 16: Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills
Unit reference number: K/601/6464
QCF level: 3
Credit value: 3
Guided learning hours: 18
Unit summary
This unit is for individuals who need to develop and extend their critical and creative thinking skills; it is about developing the habit of thinking in a more creative way. Creative thinking involves looking at things differently, musing, testing, experimenting and challenging existing thought patterns. Creative thinking can take place at any time at any place and can be applied to any type of issue or situation. When used effectively it can assist with the improvement of existing or the development of new or innovative services, products or processes.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
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tem
ber
2010 ©
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mited
2010
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ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d th
e def
initio
ns,
conce
pts
an
d h
isto
ry o
f cr
eative
th
inki
ng
1.1
D
escr
ibe
diffe
rent
crea
tive
thin
king t
echniq
ues
and
how
they
work
1.2
D
escr
ibe
how
cre
ativ
e th
inki
ng h
as d
evel
oped
ove
r tim
e an
d its
im
pac
t on s
oci
ety
1.3
Exp
lain
how
cre
ativ
ity
can a
pply
in b
oth
cre
ativ
e an
d n
on-c
reat
ive
conte
xts
1.4
Exp
lain
the
pote
ntial im
pact
of
crea
tive
thin
king o
n
indiv
idual
s an
d b
usi
nes
ses
1.5
Id
entify
the
tec
hniq
ues
that
can
be
use
d for
filter
ing d
iver
se
info
rmat
ion
2
Be
able
to u
se a
ran
ge
of
cre
ativ
e th
inki
ng
tech
niq
ues
to g
ener
ate
id
eas
and r
esponse
s
2.1
Cla
rify
info
rmat
ion u
sing q
ues
tions
ask
ed fro
m
diffe
rent
per
spec
tive
s
2.2
Anal
yse
a va
riet
y of
info
rmation s
ourc
es
2.3
In
terp
ret
the
centr
al q
ues
tions,
iss
ues
and
chal
lenges
fro
m g
iven
info
rmat
ion
2.4
Critica
lly c
om
par
e pre
-conce
ptions
and
assu
mptions
to d
eter
min
e act
ual co
nst
rain
ts in
def
inin
g a
pro
ble
m f
or
reso
lution
2.5
Rev
iew
and r
evis
e barr
iers
to c
reat
ive
thin
king
from
indiv
idual
s an
d o
rgan
isat
ions
2.6
Anal
yse
real
itie
s bey
ond t
he
curr
ent
situ
ation a
nd
take
ris
ks w
ith idea
s an
d t
hought
pro
cess
es
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ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
2.7
In
vest
igat
e fa
mili
ar s
ourc
es o
f in
form
atio
n for
new
in
spir
ation
2.8
Rec
ord
obse
rvat
ions,
exp
erie
nce
s, idea
s an
d
reflec
tive
thoughts
to b
road
en p
erso
nal kn
ow
ledge
bas
e
2.9
D
emonst
rate
an a
ccep
tance
of th
e opport
unity
for
reve
lation w
hen
lea
st e
xpec
ted
2.1
0
Iden
tify
connec
tions
and a
ssoci
atio
ns
from
thin
gs
that
see
m u
nco
nnec
ted
2.1
1
Iden
tify
, in
terr
ogat
e an
d c
halle
nge
ass
um
ptions
beh
ind e
xist
ing idea
s
2.1
2
Critica
lly c
om
par
e a
range
of diffe
rent
solu
tions
an
d idea
s
2.1
3
Eva
luat
e id
eas
and s
ituat
ion
in n
ew w
ays
to
chan
ge
per
spec
tive
2.1
4
Rev
iew
and re
vise
idea
s w
ith o
ther
s to
iden
tify
how
they
mig
ht
be
chan
ged
or
impro
ved
2.1
5
Rev
iew
and r
evis
e ow
n t
hought
pat
tern
s an
d w
ays
of
res
pondin
g t
o w
ork
and life
situ
atio
ns
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ner
nam
e:__________________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Lear
ner
sig
nat
ure
:_______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Ass
esso
r si
gnat
ure
:______________________________________
D
ate:
___________________________
Inte
rnal
ver
ifie
r si
gnatu
re:
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f sa
mple
d)
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e:___________________________
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Unit 17: Principles and implementation of relevant legislation in design
Unit reference number: K/601/6447
QCF level: 2
Credit value: 1
Guided learning hours: 7
Unit summary
This unit is about understanding the legislation, principles and codes of practice and their impact on the design industry.
Assessment methodology
This unit is assessed in the workplace or in conditions resembling the workplace. Learners can enter the types of evidence they are presenting for assessment and the submission date against each assessment criterion. Alternatively, centre documentation should be used to record this information.
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ific
atio
n –
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ber
2010 ©
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mited
2010
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Lear
ning
out
com
es a
nd a
sses
smen
t cr
iter
ia
Learn
ing
ou
tco
mes
Ass
ess
men
t cr
iteri
a
Evid
en
ce
typ
e
Po
rtfo
lio
re
fere
nce
D
ate
1
Under
stan
d r
elev
ant
legis
lation,
princi
ple
s an
d
codes
of
pra
ctic
e in
the
conte
xt o
f th
e des
ign
indust
ry
1.1
Id
entify
rel
evan
t le
gis
lation,
princi
ple
s an
d c
odes
of
pra
ctic
e th
at m
ust
be
take
n into
consi
der
atio
n in
the
des
ign indust
ry,
espec
ially
in r
egar
d t
o:
–
Copyr
ight
–
Mora
l rights
–
Eth
ical
consi
der
atio
ns
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Further information
Our customer service numbers are:
BTEC and NVQ 0844 576 0026
GCSE 0844 576 0027
GCE 0844 576 0025
The Diploma 0844 576 0028
DiDA and other qualifications 0844 576 0031
Calls may be recorded for training purposes.
Useful publications
Related information and publications include:
• Centre Handbook for Edexcel QCF NVQs and Competence-based Qualifications published annually
• functional skills publications – specifications, tutor support materials and question papers
• Regulatory Arrangements for the Qualification and Credit Framework (published by Ofqual, August 2008)
• the current Edexcel publications catalogue and update catalogue.
Edexcel publications concerning the Quality Assurance System and the internal and standards verification of vocationally related programmes can be found on the Edexcel website.
NB: Some of our publications are priced. There is also a charge for postage and packing. Please check the cost when you order.
How to obtain National Occupational Standards
Creative and Cultural Skills Lafone House The Leathermarket Weston Street London SE1 3HN
Telephone: 020 7015 1800 Fax: 020 7015 1847 Email: [email protected]
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Professional development and training
Edexcel supports UK and international customers with training related to NVQ and BTEC qualifications. This support is available through a choice of training options offered in our published training directory or through customised training at your centre.
The support we offer focuses on a range of issues including:
• planning for the delivery of a new programme
• planning for assessment and grading
• developing effective assignments
• building your team and teamwork skills
• developing student-centred learning and teaching approaches
• building functional skills into your programme
• building effective and efficient quality assurance systems.
The national programme of training we offer can be viewed on our website (www.edexcel.com/training). You can request customised training through the website or by contacting one of our advisers in the Training from Edexcel team via Customer Services to discuss your training needs.
The training we provide:
• is active
• is designed to be supportive and thought provoking
• builds on best practice
• may be suitable for those seeking evidence for their continuing professional development.
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Annexe B: Quality assurance
Key principles of quality assurance
• A centre delivering Edexcel qualifications must be an Edexcel recognised centre and must have approval for qualifications that it is offering.
• The centre agrees as part of gaining recognition to abide by specific terms and conditions around the effective delivery and quality assurance of assessment; the centre must abide by these conditions throughout the period of delivery.
• Edexcel makes available to approved centres a range of materials and opportunities to exemplify the processes required for effective assessment and provide examples of effective standards. Approved centres must use the guidance on assessment to ensure that staff who are delivering Edexcel qualifications are applying consistent standards.
• An approved centre must follow agreed protocols for: standardisation of assessors; planning, monitoring and recording of assessment processes; internal verification and recording of internal verification processes; and for dealing with special circumstances, appeals and malpractice.
Quality assurance processes
The approach to quality assured assessment is made through a partnership between a recognised centre and Edexcel. Edexcel is committed to ensuring that it follows best practice and employs appropriate technology to support quality assurance process where practicable. Therefore, the specific arrangements for working with centres will vary. Edexcel seeks to ensure that the quality assurance processes that it uses do not place undue bureaucratic processes on centres and works to support centres in providing robust quality assurance processes.
The learning outcomes and assessment criteria in each unit within this specification set out the standard to be achieved by each learner in order to gain each qualification. Edexcel operates a quality assurance process, which is designed to ensure that these standards are maintained by all assessors and verifiers.
For the purposes of quality assurance all individual qualifications and units are considered as a whole. Centres offering these qualifications must be committed to ensuring the quality of the units and qualifications they offer, through effective standardisation of assessors and internal verification of assessor decisions. Centre quality assurance and assessment processes are monitored by Edexcel.
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The Edexcel quality assurance processes will involve:
• gaining centre recognition and qualification approval if a centre is not currently approved to offer Edexcel qualifications
• annual visits to centres by Edexcel for quality review and development of overarching processes and quality standards. Quality review and development visits will be conducted by an Edexcel quality development reviewer
• annual visits by occupationally competent and qualified Edexcel Standards Verifiers for sampling of internal verification and assessor decisions for the occupational sector
• the provision of support, advice and guidance towards the achievement of National Occupational Standards.
Centres are required to declare their commitment to ensuring quality and appropriate opportunities for learners that lead to valid and accurate assessment outcomes. In addition, centres will commit to undertaking defined training and online standardisation activities.
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Annexe C: Centre certification and registration
Edexcel Standards Verifiers will provide support, advice and guidance to centres to achieve Direct Claims Status (DCS). Edexcel will maintain the integrity of Edexcel QCF NVQs through ensuring that the awarding of these qualifications is secure. Where there are quality issues identified in the delivery of programmes, Edexcel will exercise the right to:
• direct centres to take actions
• limit or suspend certification
• suspend registration.
The approach of Edexcel in such circumstances is to work with the centre to overcome the problems identified. If additional training is required, Edexcel will aim to secure the appropriate expertise to provide this.
What are the access arrangements and special considerations for the qualifications in this specification?
Centres are required to recruit learners to Edexcel qualifications with integrity.
Appropriate steps should be taken to assess each applicant’s potential and a professional judgement made about their ability to successfully complete the programme of study and achieve the qualification. This assessment will need to take account of the support available to the learner within the centre during their programme of study and any specific support that might be necessary to allow the learner to access the assessment for the qualification. Centres should consult Edexcel’s policy on learners with particular requirements.
Edexcel’s policy on access arrangements and special considerations for Edexcel qualifications aims to enhance access to the qualifications for learners with disabilities and other difficulties (as defined by the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act and the amendments to the Act) without compromising the assessment of skills, knowledge, understanding or competence. Please refer to Access Arrangements and Special Considerations for BTEC and Edexcel NVQ Qualifications for further details. www.edexcel.com.
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Annexe D: Assessment requirements/strategy
Creative and Cultural Skills
Overarching Assessment Principles For
Occupational Qualifications
July 2010
1 Introduction
This Assessment Strategy is applicable to all QCF occupational qualifications at all levels within the Creative and Cultural footprint unless otherwise specified.
These Assessment Principles are designed to supplement the guidance issued by the Regulatory Authorities, including the Additional Regulatory Requirements for Qualifications of the Type NVQ within the QCF, and guidance issued by Awarding Organisations.
2 Simulation
Any simulation allowed must:
• provide an environment which replicates the key characteristics of the workplace in which the skill to be assessed is normally employed.
Unless otherwise indicated, it is a general principle that evidence from simulations should only be employed under the following circumstances:
• where for the learner to be assessed performing this task in a real working environment could be deemed to pose risks to the themselves or others. n or task to be assessed arises so infrequently that it would be impractical to wait for an opportunity to assess it solely when it occurred for real
• at the discretion of the Awarding Organisation where it is considered the environment provided fully reflects a commercial working environment and that the demands on the learner during simulation are neither more or less than they would be in a real work environment/situation.
Any simulation must be approved in advance by the External Verifier, and clear reasons must be given for its intended use. If approval is given, all Awarding Organisation guidance and requirements must be observed.
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3 Evidence
Workplace performance evidence should form the greatest proportion of each learner’s evidence, attesting to the fact that for an occupational qualification the learner has demonstrated competence across the full range of performance requirements and that they are able to apply relevant knowledge and skills.
Other types of acceptable evidence include, but are not limited to:
• Witness Testimony (Details of acceptable witnesses are found in ‘Section 4: Expertise of assessors, verifiers and witnesses’)
• Logs/Diaries kept by Learners
• Recorded answers to questions posed by the Assessor
• Recorded/Transcribed Interviews with the Learner
• Recorded use of up-to-date commercial/industrial equipment
• E-portfolios and other forms of digital media
• Works documentation attributable to the learner
• Both interim and final internal verification.
4 Expertise of assessors, verifiers and expert witnesses
Assessors must:
• Be competent to make qualitative judgements about the QCF units they are assessing. Illustrations of competence could include the assessor:
– Having achieved the award/units themselves
– Having substantial demonstrable experience in the job roles they are assessing
• Hold appropriate assessor qualifications, as currently required by the regulatory authorities
• Carry out their duties in accordance with current guidance on assessment practice issued by the regulatory authorities and the appropriate Awarding Organisation
• Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their assessment skills and occupational understanding are current (CPD)
• Have a working knowledge of the NOS and the awards and a full understanding of that part of the award for which they have responsibility. The Awarding Organisation will confirm this through examination of relevant CVs supported by relevant references
• Meet any additional requirements as specified by the Awarding Organisation.
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Internal verifiers must:
• Hold appropriate verifier qualifications, as currently required by the regulatory authorities
• Carry out their duties in accordance with current guidance on verification practice issued by the regulatory authorities and the appropriate Awarding Organisation
• Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their assessment skills and occupational understanding are current (CPD)
• Have relevant experience within the sector, a working knowledge of the QCF units/award and a full understanding of that part of the units/award for which they have responsibility. The Awarding Organisation will confirm this through examination of relevant CVs supported by relevant references
• Meet any additional requirements as specified by the Awarding Organisation.
External verifiers must:
• Be familiar with and/or experienced in the relevant sector and/or context to be able to verify that learner evidence has met the requirements of the award and the requirements of the appropriate Awarding Organisation
• Be in possession of or be working towards the V2 or hold the D35 External Verifier Award. To be achieved within 12 months of registration in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Carry out their duties in accordance with the current guidance on verification practice issued by the regulatory authorities and appropriate Awarding Organisation
• Maintain appropriate evidence of development activities to ensure their verification skills and occupational awareness are current (CPD)
• Not work with any centre in which they have a personal or financial interest
• Meet any additional requirements as specified by the Awarding Organisation
• Take part in continuing professional development activities offered by the Awarding Organisation or other relevant providers in the sector to keep up-to-date with developments relating to the award and changes taking place in the industry.
Expert Witnesses must:
Be competent to make judgements about the activity for which they are providing the testimony. As the assessment decision lies with the Assessor, it is their responsibility to verify this and, where challenged, to justify their acceptance of third party 'witness testimony' to the Internal Verifier.
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