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We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his Masterclass June 2023 . If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards. WHEN: Thursday 20th and Friday 21st February 2025 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Stephen M Goldsmith ABOUT STEPHEN: Stephen M Goldsmith started out at Rochester Art college, now known as University for the Creative Arts and was apprenticed at C.J Vander’s in 1971 and indentured with The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Now a Master Polisher of over 50 years’ experience, originally working for the Crown Jewellers Asprey & Garrards and well-known society jeweller Theo Fennell. Many of the pieces polished are now seen in Palaces, Museums and the rich and famous across the world. Stephen is one the most respected jewellery & silver polishers and is currently is teaching polishing across Europe and is known affectionately as “The Gold polishing Guru”. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Cricket World cup, Wimbledon Cup, Dubai Gold Cup, Premier League Cup. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at the Tower of London restoring The Grand Punch bowl made in 1830 and used by the Royal family on many occasions. Also known for polishing the largest pure gold coins made by the Royal Mint the largest being the James Bond 7kg pure gold coin. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) and their official ambassador and a Master of The Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths. He shares his trade skills by teaching nationally and internationally including at Goldsmiths Centre, School of Master Jeweller’s Birmingham and VanTol & Breet Academy (Netherlands), The School of Jewellery Dublin & The Design & Craft Irish Craft Council in Kilkenny, Vannilla Ink, Aka_bespoke Manchester, Sheila Fleet in Orkney, Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and was granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1975. He has also had the very rare honour of winning The Goldsmith’s Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious awards and served as a council member for The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council and a published authority on polishing precious metals “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by the Crowood Press. WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his Masterclass June 2023 . If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards.You can get a glimpse of what he does on his instagramWHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MASTERCLASS?First, Stephen will talk about his career giving you an insight into the makings of a master craftsman. Then he will demonstrate just why he is known as master polisher. After this demonstration you will be guided by Stephen to try and replicate what you have been shown in the demonstration.After working through a few more exercises you will set to work on your own jewellery, receiving guidance on not just how to achieve the finish you would like for your jewellery but to reach a standard of finish you didn’t know you could.These Masterclasses are a great opportunity to learn from someone who is:a) A true master in our tradeb) Not a grump or condescending because you don’t know somethingc) Happy to chat and share his knowledge!All you need to bring is some of your own jewellery (around 6 items) at the point where it’s ready for polishing.You will have a spindle that is yours for the duration of the masterclass, mops, materials etc will be provided. It can be a messy business so make sure your clothing is workshop friendly!You will also have full access to our workshop, benches, tools and equipment if needed.This Masterclass will leave you with the knowledge and skills to take your polishing to a highly professional standard. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This class will benefit jewellers with some experience who are looking to learn to polish their work to a professional level. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. We have a microwave, kettle and fridge to store or cook your lunch choices. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

Description: Corel WordPerfect 12 is a word processing application with a long history on multiple personal computer platforms. In the first section of the course, you will get basic knowledge on foundation training along with Workspace manager, customizing spelling and grammar. You will be able to create, edit, and save documents. Secondly, the intermediate level explains to you how to use the file dialogue box, toolbar, page set up, save and print files, etc. It will also teach you all the tools and techniques required to operate any work making it more valuable. Moving on to the advanced level, you will learn the stuff such as creating and modifying charts, making tables, working with rows and columns, sorting data, etc. Following that, you will learn about the basic introduction, applications and advantages of using email. Besides, you will get a clear idea of the anatomy, interface, shortcut keys, inbox, outbox, basic email etiquette, and so much more. Finally, application training section teaches you about email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application. Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is created to help you stand out among other co-workers and to perform better at work. Learning Outcomes: Opening and closing the program; understanding the interface; using menus, quickmenus, toolbars and dialog boxes How to use the programs toolbar and property bar, showing or hiding toolbars, customizing and managing it Typing text basics, selecting text with mouse, keyboard and menu, general tips and tricks Working with text via cutting, copying, pasting, using drag and drop, understanding insert and typeover mode, and using undo and redo How to save files for the first and second times, opening and closing files and/or document Utilizing the help menu, help topics, Corel tutor, specialized help, contextual help amd 'What's This' option Navigation through your cursor, scroll bars, keyboard, and the toolbar Using the object browser, go to dialog box, find the dialog box, and find and replace words Managing fonts through font face, size, bold, underline, italics, colour, quickfonts button, highlighting, and text's case through the property bar More font options through the dialog box, and advanced font tasks like embedding fonts and more Managing text position using the alignment, justification, line and paragraph spacing, ruler, tabs, margins and more options Spelling and grammar checking, using prompt-as-you-go, Grammatik, thesaurus, and the dictionary Opening, using, creating a template and organising projects Using PerfectExpert, and creaing envelopes and labels from the menu option Inserting data, time, symbols, using QuickWords, QuickCorrect, and smart quotes Ways to insert, suppress, remove page numbers, force pages and further insert line numbers Inserting clipart and pictures, reshaping and resizing graphics, positioning through the QuickMenu, ordering and flipping pictures, and adding borders How to use page view, draft view, two page view and zoom Using the print preview option to make adjustments and printing through various settings and options Switching between various documents, arranging document windows, moving text between documents, saving text in a separate file, and inserting documents Emailing and faxing your documents, and publishing them as PDF Affects of HTML on your document, previewing file in your browser, and publishing to HTML Making WordPerfect look like MS Office, opening office documents, saving office files, and using outlook contacts in WordPerfect Utilizing the WordPerfect file dialog box and toolbar options Saving your files using file extensions, viewing file properties, backing up your documents, and saving different versions Using page setup through margins, layout options, page size and orientation Explore the various printing options in order to get printouts Creating, expanding and saving Master documents; also creating, editing and removing subdocuments Understanding reveal codes window and un-revealing codes Examining code - like modifying, deleting, hard vs. soft; working with specific codes - character, sentence and paragraphs, etc.; and finding and replacing codes Applying built-in style using the property bar, updating existing styles, and creating your own style using QuickStyles and dialog boxes Creating and using document styles; and managing styles through the adding, saving and settings options Inserting and creating different list styles, and managing these list styles Utilizing QuickFormat and other formatting tools like the Make-It-Fit command and more Creating headers and footers, using the property bar, placing, suppressing, and deleting headers and footers Formatting text into columns, commenting on documents and reviewing them as well How to create watermark or text boxes Moving, resizing, adding borders and fill, adding captions, and wrapping text in text boxes Understand the basics of custom graphics and how to edit them to meet your needs Creating hyperlink and speed link within your documents Working with bookmarks and quickmarks Create table of contents, setting it up, generating and re-generating it, and using the document map Discover how to use WordPerfect, Microsoft Word, WordPerfect Classic, and Legal mode Customize toolbars, property bars, menus, keyboards, display settings and application bar options Modify WordPerfect environment, file settings, setting summary and conversion options Keep your spelling and grammar on check, change language preferences, add words to dictionary, and customize word list Understand the table structure and use tables property bar, QuickCreate, table menu and perfect expert to manage tables Insert, delete, resize, join and split cells or columns and rows Format tables through cells rotation option, setting vertical alignment, adding borders and fill, using speedformat, and creating or deleting speedformat styles Carry out advanced table tasks by using QuickSum, creating formulas, changing numeric formula of a cell, converting table to tabbed text and vice versa Understand the structure of charts, insert charts, how interface differs when working with them, move, resize, and delete them Changing chart type, chart colours and fonts, legend box, and your perspective Sort out data using sort dialog, setting sort options, creating custom sort, and outputting sort results to a disk Importing and linking spreadsheets or databases, and inserting objects and other file types Merging mail, creating data file, entering your data, using meal merge toolbar in data file Finding records; navigating between records and fields; modifying field names; adding, deleting and editing records Create form documents, add merge fields and merge codes, performing the merge, and creating envelopes during the merge Get an overview of the XML interface, creating new documents, publishing to XML, and converting existing documents to XML Using macro toolbars and visual basic editor along with recording, playing, editing and deleting macros Downloading the OfficeReady browser, using it and templates from the browser How to searchfor files in WordPerfect, starting the WordPerfect when Windows starts, and the differences between Windows Clipboard vs. Corel Clipbook Email address structure, the benefits of email, email etiquette, understand spam and viruses, and digital signatures Common email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application, understanding its structure and getting help Using the folder list, main menus, toolbar, shortcut menus, shortcut keys and dialogue boxes Opening your inbox and messages, switching between open messages, closing email messages, and adding and removing message list headings Using the contact list, searching for messages, creating folders, and moving messages to a folder Sorting and deleting messages, restoring and emptying deleted items Flagging messages, marking messages as read or unread, opening and saving attachments, using reply & reply to all, and forwarding messages options How to print your messages using the print preview, print commands, choosing a print range, and setting the number of copies Creating and addressing messages; adding a subject; composing message; using the cut, copy and paste options and sending the message Adding and removing attachments, changing priority, and copying text into a message Explore the differences between HTML and Plain text emails, set up default text fonts, add images, and spell checks Adding people to your contact list, how to create a distribution list, and adding and removing addresses from the distribution list Understanding the structure of email addresses, advantages of email, email etiquette, spams and viruses, and digital signatures Common email applications, opening and closing the WordPerfect email application, understanding its structure and getting help Utilizing the folder list, main menus, toolbar, shortcut menus, shortcut keys and dialogue boxes Opening your inbox and messages, switching between open messages, closing email messages, and adding and removing message list headings Best ways to use the contact list, search for messages, create folders, and moving messages to a folder Sorting and deleting messages, restoring and emptying deleted items Discover more about message tools through flagging, marking messages as read or unread, opening and saving attachments, using reply and forwarding messages options How to print your messages using the print preview, print commands, choosing a print range, and setting the number of copies Creating and addressing messages; adding a subject; composing message; using the cut, copy and paste options and sending the message Advanced message tools like adding and removing attachments, changing priority, copying text into a message Compare HTML vs. Plain text emails, set up default text fonts, add images, and check spellings Adding people to your contact list, how to create a distribution list, and changing the addresses from the distribution list Assessment: At the end of the course, you will be required to sit for an online MCQ test. Your test will be assessed automatically and immediately. You will instantly know whether you have been successful or not. Before sitting for your final exam you will have the opportunity to test your proficiency with a mock exam. Certification: After completing and passing the course successfully, you will be able to obtain an Accredited Certificate of Achievement. Certificates can be obtained either in hard copy at a cost of £39 or in PDF format at a cost of £24. Who is this Course for? Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is certified by CPD Qualifications Standards and CiQ. This makes it perfect for anyone trying to learn potential professional skills. As there is no experience and qualification required for this course, it is available for all students from any academic background. Requirements Our Corel WordPerfect Complete Training Course is fully compatible with any kind of device. Whether you are using Windows computer, Mac, smartphones or tablets, you will get the same experience while learning. Besides that, you will be able to access the course with any kind of internet connection from anywhere at any time without any kind of limitation. Career Path After completing this course you will be able to build up accurate knowledge and skills with proper confidence to enrich yourself and brighten up your career in the relevant job market. Module - 1 OPENING COREL WORDPERFECT 12 00:30:00 MORE ABOUT TOOLBARS 00:30:00 CREATING AND SELECTING TEXT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH TEXT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 FINDING HELP 00:30:00 BASIC NAVIGATION 00:15:00 USING WORDPERFECT'S TOOLS TO NAVIGATE THROUGH YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 USING FONTS ON THE PROPERTY BAR 00:30:00 USING THE FONTS DIALOG BOX 00:30:00 ADVANCED FONT TASKS 01:00:00 CHANGING TEXT'S POSITION 00:30:00 ADVANCED TEXT POSITIONING 00:30:00 LANGUAGE TOOLS 00:30:00 PROJECTS 01:00:00 OTHER PRE-FORMATTED DOCUMENTS 00:30:00 USING TIMESAVING TOOLS 01:00:00 USING PAGE NUMBERS 00:30:00 ADDING PICTURES 01:00:00 VIEWING YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 USING PRINT PREVIEW 00:30:00 PRINTING YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH MULTIPLE DOCUMENTS 00:30:00 SENDING YOUR DOCUMENT ELSEWHERE 00:30:00 CREATING A WEB PAGE 00:15:00 WORDPERFECT AND MICROSOFT OFFICE 00:30:00 Module - 2 USING THE FILE DIALOG BOX 01:00:00 USING TOOLBARS 00:15:00 SAVING YOUR FILES 00:30:00 USING PAGE SETUP 00:30:00 PRINTING YOUR FILES 00:30:00 USING MASTER DOCUMENTS AND SUBDOCUMENTS 01:00:00 REVEALING CODES 00:30:00 EXAMINING CODE 00:30:00 SPECIFIC CODES 00:30:00 FINDING AND REPLACING CODES 00:30:00 APPLYING A BUILT-IN STYLE 00:30:00 CREATING A STYLE 00:30:00 USING DOCUMENT STYLES 00:30:00 MANAGING LIST STYLES 00:30:00 USING LIST STYLES 01:00:00 MANAGING LIST STYLES 00:30:00 USING QUICKFORMAT 01:00:00 OTHER FORMATTING TOOLS 01:00:00 CREATING HEADERS AND FOOTERS 00:30:00 FORMATTING TEXT INTO COLUMNS 01:00:00 COMMENTING ON A DOCUMENT 01:00:00 REVIEWING A DOCUMENT 01:00:00 CREATING A WATERMARK 00:30:00 CREATING TEXT BOXES 00:30:00 JAZZING UP TEXT BOXES 01:00:00 THE BASICS OF CUSTOM GRAPHICS 00:30:00 EDITING CUSTOM GRAPHICS 01:00:00 CREATING LINKS TO OUTSIDE YOUR DOCUMENT 00:30:00 WORKING WITH BOOKMARKS 00:30:00 WORKING WITH QUICKMARKS 00:30:00 CREATING A TABLE OF CONTENTS 01:00:00 Module - 3 Using the Workspace Manager 00:30:00 Customizing How You Interact With Word 00:15:00 Customizing How WordPerfect Interacts With Data 00:30:00 Customizing Spelling and Grammar 00:30:00 Creating a Basic Table 01:00:00 Working With Rows and Columns 00:30:00 Formatting a Table 00:30:00 Advanced Table Tasks 01:00:00 Creating Charts 00:30:00 Modifying Charts 00:30:00 Sorting Data 01:00:00 Using Data From Other Applications 00:30:00 Mail Merge Basics 00:30:00 Modifying Your Data 00:30:00 Finalizing the Merge 00:30:00 Creating an XML Document 01:00:00 Macros 01:00:00 Using the OfficeReady Browser 00:30:00 WordPerfect and Windows 01:00:00 Module - 4 All About E-mail 00:30:00 Getting Started 01:00:00 Components of the Mail Interface 00:30:00 Working with Messages 01:00:00 Managing Mail 01:00:00 Working With Messages 00:30:00 Message Tools 01:00:00 Printing Messages 00:30:00 Creating Messages 01:00:00 Advanced Message Tools 01:00:00 Working With E-mail 01:00:00 Address Tools 01:00:00 Module - 5 All About E-mail 00:15:00 Getting Started 00:30:00 Components of the Mail Interface 00:30:00 Working with Messages 00:30:00 Managing Mail 01:00:00 Working With Messages 00:30:00 Message Tools 00:30:00 Printing Messages 00:30:00 Creating Messages 00:30:00 Advanced Message Tools 00:30:00 Working With E-mail 00:30:00 Address Tools 00:30:00 Order Your Certificate and Transcript Order Your Certificates and Transcripts 00:00:00

We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards. WHEN: Thursday 31st October and Friday 1st November 2024 WHERE:  Workshop 925 based at The Mayford Centre, just outside of Woking and very close to Guildford. Unit F9 The Mayford Centre, Mayford Green Woking, Surrey  GU22 0PP TUTOR: Stephen M Goldsmith ABOUT STEPHEN: Stephen M Goldsmith started out at Rochester Art college, now known as University for the Creative Arts and was apprenticed at C.J Vander’s in 1971 and indentured with The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’. Now a Master Polisher of over 50 years’ experience, originally working for the Crown Jewellers Asprey & Garrards and well-known society jeweller Theo Fennell. Many of the pieces polished are now seen in Palaces, Museums and the rich and famous across the world. Stephen is one the most respected jewellery & silver polishers and is currently is teaching polishing across Europe and is known affectionately as “The Gold polishing Guru”. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Cricket World cup, Wimbledon Cup, Dubai Gold Cup, Premier League Cup. He has also been privileged to work in the jewel house at the Tower of London restoring The Grand Punch bowl made in 1830 and used by the Royal family on many occasions. Also known for polishing the largest pure gold coins made by the Royal Mint the largest being the James Bond 7kg pure gold coin. He is a fellow of the Institute of Professional Goldsmiths (IPG) and their official ambassador and a Master of The Dutch Guild of Goldsmiths. He shares his trade skills by teaching nationally and internationally including at Goldsmiths Centre, School of Master Jeweller’s Birmingham and VanTol & Breet Academy (Netherlands), The School of Jewellery Dublin & The Design & Craft Irish Craft Council in Kilkenny, Vannilla Ink, Aka_bespoke Manchester, Sheila Fleet in Orkney, Patrick Mavros in Zimbabwe and Mauritius. Stephen is a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths’ and was granted the Freedom of the City of London in 1975. He has also had the very rare honour of winning The Goldsmith’s Company Award twice, plus many other prestigious awards and served as a council member for The Goldsmiths’ Craft and Design Council and a published authority on polishing precious metals “Polishing and Finishing for Jewellers and Silversmiths by the Crowood Press. WHAT DOES THE DAY INVOLVE? We are very pleased to announce that Stephen Goldsmith aka the Gold polishing Guru is coming to our workshop 925 to teach his polishing masterclass. If you’re in the industry, he needs no introduction but for anyone who hasn’t heard of him, he is a master of the polishing craft with over 50 years experience, his client list past and present includes, Asprey, Garrard, Theo Fennell, Hamilton and Inches Crown Jewellers of Scotland, The Royal Mint, The Royal Society. He has polished and restored many famous silverware pieces including the Americas Cup; Davis Cup; Wimbledon Cup and the Premier League Cup and he has also advised the Tower of London Jewel House on the upkeep of their silver collections. He also judged the polishing section of Goldsmiths craft and design awards.You can get a glimpse of what he does on his instagramWHAT HAPPENS DURING THE MASTERCLASS?First, Stephen will talk about his career giving you an insight into the makings of a master craftsman. Then he will demonstrate just why he is known as master polisher. After this demonstration you will be guided by Stephen to try and replicate what you have been shown in the demonstration.After working through a few more exercises you will set to work on your own jewellery, receiving guidance on not just how to achieve the finish you would like for your jewellery but to reach a standard of finish you didn’t know you could.These Masterclasses are a great opportunity to learn from someone who is:a) A true master in our tradeb) Not a grump or condescending because you don’t know somethingc) Happy to chat and share his knowledge!All you need to bring is some of your own jewellery (around 6 items) at the point where it’s ready for polishing.You will have a spindle that is yours for the duration of the masterclass, mops, materials etc will be provided. It can be a messy business so make sure your clothing is workshop friendly!You will also have full access to our workshop, benches, tools and equipment if needed.This Masterclass will leave you with the knowledge and skills to take your polishing to a highly professional standard.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: This class will benefit jewellers with some experience who are looking to learn to polish their work to a professional level. Our small classes mean we are able to provide each student with the support they require. CLASS SIZE: 6 WHAT TO BRING: For safety reasons, during each class, you are required to wear appropriate footwear, we request that no open toed shoes are worn within Workshop 925. Long hair should also be tied back when working with the equipment. You may also wish to bring a notebook. We have handouts for many demonstrations, but there are always many tips and tricks given verbally by the tutor, which some might like to keep note of. We have a microwave, kettle and fridge to store or cook your lunch choices. PAYMENT OPTIONS: You can pay via our website or in our workshop in person using our card machine. If you prefer to pay directly, you can email us on hello@workshop925.com and we can invoice you manually to arrange a bank transfer. For classes over £80, instalment options are also available. Please email us on hello@workshop925.com to arrange. Gift Voucher – if you have a voucher to redeem, please email us before booking on hello@workshop925.com Please check your dates carefully before booking a class as we are unable to offer refunds. See our Terms & Conditions for full details.

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This qualification is designed for learners aged pre-16 and above who wish to develop skills and knowledge in textile craft. This course has been designed to be as affordable for families as possible but does rely on the use of a sewing machine. Please note, this is not a GCSE but is a GCSE Level course which is why it is designed to span 2 years, although we offer complete flexibility on the timeframe that learners can complete within. This qualification is a Level 2 Qualification and is Ofqual approved carrying 15 credits. Other examples of Level 2 qualifications are BTEC Level 2 and the Silver Arts Award. Feedback from our past learners shows that this qualiifcation is widely regarded as level to a grade A*-C/4-9 at GCSE standard when applying for college or work placements. Please also note, that whether this course is recognised as a GCSE equivalent by colleges and further education establishments, can vary according to location, college and even between courses at the same college. If reliant on this qualification for entry onto another course, it is recommended that you establish with the college whether or not this will aid admission, before committing to the course. Click here to download the Level 2 Textiles Information Pack.pdf Our Open day event gives a little more insight into how the course works and the content covered: We don't impose any minimum or maximum ages on our learners as we recognise that every learner is an individual and is on their own unique learning journey. We believe, that their adult facilitator is the best person to judge whether a learner is ready for a particular course, but to enable you to make this decision we provide a workbook, free for you to try. Simpy email technologytriumphs@outlook.com to request a free sample session. We are also happy to advise you with this decision so do reach out to us if you would like our guidance on this. As part of your Induction pack, your learner will receive a free apron to use within their course, but aside from this we have designed the courses to utilise as affordable as possible. The following is not an exhaustive list, but does highlight the main costs associated with the course. For further information or to ask any questions please feel free to reach out to us, in the assurance that you are speaking to another fellow home edder.Support can be found in our dedicated Facebook group where you will also have access to a free sample session within the file sectionLevel 2 Textiles Group *** PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BOOK *** UNIT SUMMARIES 601/3232/2/TEX Credit Value: 15 Total Qualification Time: 150 hours   1 Be able to use materials, tools and equipment to develop craft techniques  1.1 Assess the properties of available materials for craft item(s) including the visual and tactile qualities  1.2 Select materials, tools, equipment and techniques to support craft ideas and give reasons for choices  1.3 Use appropriate tools and equipment for selected techniques  1.4 Develop craft techniques, making effective use of materials, tools and equipment  1.5 Maintain a safe working environment by ensuring safe use of materials, tools and equipment   1 Understand the market within a chosen craft area  1.1 Explore enterprises within a chosen craft area  1.2 Explain what makes them successful  1.3 Describe the market(s) for chosen craft area  1.4 Identify opportunities in chosen market(s)  1.5 Explain the importance of listening to stakeholders when developing ideas  1.6 Explain the importance of balancing risk against the potential reward of creative ideas  1.7 Identify appropriate financial tools to support creative enterprising ideas  1.8 Identify ways to market a creative product   2 Understand employment opportunities within a chosen craft area  The learner can:  2.1 Explore employment opportunities within a chosen craft area  2.2 Describe the characteristics of an enterprising individual in a chosen craft area  2.3 Identify own strengths and areas for development within a chosen craft area  2.4 Produce an action plan for personal development/career aspirations    1 Be able to develop craft ideas  The learner can:  1.1 Use a range of different sources to develop craft ideas  1.2 Develop visual language to communicate craft ideas  1.3 Use feedback and evaluation of own work to develop craft ideas  1.4 Adapt craft ideas in response to feedback and evaluation of own work  1.5 Select preferred craft idea giving reasons for  1.6 Maintain a safe working environment   1 Be able to create and present final craft item(s)  The learner can:  1.1 Use chosen idea to create a production plan 1.2 Use selected tools, materials, equipment and techniques to produce final craft work  1.3 Display craft work in an appropriate way/setting  1.4 Maintain a safe working environment    2 Know how to evaluate the creative and craft making processes  The learner can:  2.1 Evaluate the creative process  2.2 Review final craft item to identify opportunities for improvement or further development