NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Graphic Design
- Ref:
- 603/0845/X
- Sector:
- Arts, Media and Publishing
- Features:
- Learning Resources Available, Performance Points, V Cert
- Level
- Level 2
- Minimum entry age
- Pre-16
- GLH
- 130
- TQT
- 190
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 14 and above.
It is aimed at 14-16 year olds studying the Key Stage 4 curriculum who are interested in any aspect of graphic design, including sourcing ideas and design.
The qualification is appropriate for learners who are motivated and challenged by learning through hands-on experiences, and through content which is concrete and related directly to those experiences.
This qualification counts in the DfE School Performance Tables for 2019.
Qualification Specification
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Summary of Changes
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Purpose Statement
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Factsheet
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Delivery Guide
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DfE Performance Tables Quick Guide
Shaping future qualifications
V Certs Models explained
V Cert Centre Support Guide
V Certs Labour Market Intelligence Report
Tips for Teachers careers guidance
Fully Funded Courses List
Blended Learning Resources
External Assessment Windows
This document provides a breakdown of the assessment dates/windows for this qualification as well as information about the assessments dates.
Technical Award External Assessment Results - Spring 2019
Spring 2019 - External Assessment Achievement Data
Career Card
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Internal Assessment Sample Tasks
This document provides example tasks for internal assessment.
Evidence and Grading Tracker
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External Assessment Practice Paper
This practice paper will help learners prepare for external assessment.
External Assessment Practice Paper Mark Scheme
This is the mark scheme for the practice external assessment.
Grading Calculator
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Sample Portfolio
This Sample Portfolio is designed to demonstrate the types of evidence that could be produced for a Pass/Merit/Distinction grade for specified unit(s) within the qualification.
External Assessment Sample Paper - Spring 2019
This sample paper will help learners prepare for external assessment.
Chief Examiner Report - Spring 2019
This document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the Spring 2019 external assessment.
Mark Scheme - Spring 2019
This is the mark scheme for the Spring 2019 external assessment.
Grading Guide
Chief Examiner Report - Summer 2019
This document contains feedback from the Chief Examiner for the Summer 2019 external assessment.
Sample Paper - Summer 2019
This is the Sample Paper for the Summer 2019 external assessment.
Mark Scheme - Summer 2019
This is the mark scheme for the Summer 2019 external assessment.
Mandatory units
- Introduction to Graphic Design (T/615/3956)
- Graphic Design Practice (A/615/3957)
- Responding to a Graphic Design Brief (F/615/3958)
- Graphic Design Portfolio (J/615/3959)
- Technical Award Graphic Design – External Assessment (TAGD/EXTA)
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