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Qualification details

EDEXCEL Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design

Qualification summary

The BTEC Firsts in Art and Design have been developed in the art and design sector to focus
on:
• education and training for those who work or are intending to work in the art and design
industry
• providing opportunities for those who work or are intending to work in the art and design
sector to achieve a nationally recognised Level 2 vocationally specific qualification
• providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific
qualification to enter employment in the art and design sector or to progress to higher
education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National in Art and
Design
• providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal
qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.

Qualification details

100/5735/3
EDEXCEL - Edexcel Limited
2
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
Accreditation start date:
01/09/2006
Operational start date in centres:
Accreditation end date:
31/08/2010
Certification end date:
31/08/2012
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.

When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF Section 96 website.

For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI websites.
English - Welsh
The Edexcel Level 2 BTEC First Diploma in Art and Design permits the achievement of learner to progress:
• to NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a related sector
• to a Level 2 or 3 Diploma (Creative and Media)
• to a specialist qualification (such as the Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Art and Design)
• to the workplace in a suitable role under supervision.
Fine Artist
Graphic Designer
Interior Designer
Internet/Web Professional
Product Designer
  • 09 Arts, Media and Publishing
    • 09.2  Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
360
360
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Portfolio of Evidence
The qualification is assessed through internally set assignments and externally verified through National Standard Sampling. In addition centres go through an ongoing Centre Risk Assessment process to ensure the quality of provision and internal verification systems and practices.
View Performance Measures Here
Candidates must complete all units in Group a plus any two units from Group B
  • A  -  Mandatory units
    • D/103/5056 - 2D and 3D visual communication
    • H/103/5057 - Contextual references in art and design
    • J/103/5066 - Explore and develop art and design ideas
    • L/103/5067 - Produce an art and design outcome
  • B  -  Optional units