Creative Crafts Level 2

Course code: ABC1020

Develop your skills and knowledge in our creative crafts course, from home!

Understand the basic techniques of knitting and how to read patterns
Explore the different types of materials used for projects
Learn about patchwork and quilting and explain how they are joined and finished
Explain the main principles of card making, scrapbooking and decoupage and how to decorate them
Explore homemade toiletries and the health safety considerations towards them
Discover the equipment and techniques needed to make soaps, bath bombs and hand cream
Learn how to create a range of different shaped candles
Explain the health and safety considerations when making candles at home

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This course will allow you to study the convenient way! You decide when and where you learn, at your own pace. Your coursework can be submitted by either post or email, making it easy and hassle-free.

You choose whether you want to study this course online or as a paper based hard copy. All your course materials will then be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be simpler. Our experienced and friendly tutors are there to help you every step of the way by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Duration

Up to 1 year.

Course Outcome

You will receive a Certificate of Achievement in Creative Crafts Level 2.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Unit 1

Introduction to the Basic Principles of Knitting

Yarns and knitting haberdashery
Casting on and off
Increasing and decreasing
Basic stitches
Joining pieces
Knitting project

Unit 2

Exploring Needlecraft

Hand sewing
Machine
Selecting materials
Basting
Hemming
Tacking

Unit 3

Basic Patchwork and Quilting Techniques

Selecting materials
Templates
Types of quilting stitches
Project

Unit 4

Card Making, Scrapbooking and Decoupage

Making cards
Decorating
Scrapbooking
Decoupage
Projects

Unit 5

Homemade Toiletries

Health and safety considerations
Equipment
Methods
Storage and use of completed toiletries
Projects

Unit 6

Candle Making

Health and safety
Equipment
Methods
Project

Assessment

You will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to your tutor for marking. No external examination is required.

Course Duration

You may start at any time and have up to a full year to complete your studies. This is more than enough time to give you flexibility and work at your own pace without the pressure of deadlines.

Study Method

You will study this course by distance learning, which will enable you to learn when and where you want. You can study from home or at work; it is completely up to you. All your materials will be posted or emailed to you online, whichever you choose. You will also receive our award-winning tutor support by email, so help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 2 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol on to this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies. It is truly flexible and is designed to be adaptable around your lifestyle and other commitments.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
*Comprehensive study guide
*Open Study College pen and highlighter
*Student study planner
*Student notebook
*Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

How do I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.