Overview
Assessment Guidance
Teachers are expected to cover the following underpinning knowledge, although there is no requirement to explicitly demonstrate this in the assessment evidence. Learners should
• develop an awareness of a range of basic creative craft tasks and their purpose, before practically tackling one of these
• be introduced to the concept of the brief and the importance of understanding and following it carefully in order to meet the requirements set out within it
• know the names of key tools associated with the creative craft task they are carrying out and their main purpose
• be made aware of key health and safety requirements associated with the task and why they are important to follow
• be given a chance to consider some key factors associated with working in/studying creative crafts to help inform their decisions about whether it’s the right sector for them (e.g. practical considerations – high rates of self-employment; skills needed; whether the tasks involved are of interest to them)
Aim
To introduce learners to the vocational area of creative crafts through practical activity so that they gain a basic understanding of typical projects, briefs or tasks, working environments and practices. Learners will also have the opportunity to consider if creative crafts would be a suitable sector for them for further study or employment.