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View Qualification : ABC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Qualification
Qualification Number
500/8476/8
Title
ABC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Awarding Organisation
ABC Awards
Fees Price List Url
Qualification Type
QCF
Qualification Sub Type
None
Qualification Level
Level 3
Qualification Sub Level
None
EQF Level
Level 4
Regulation Start Date
01-Apr-2010
Operational Start Date
01-Sep-2010
Operational End Date
Certification End Date
Offered In England
Yes
Offered In Wales
Yes
Offered In Northern Ireland
Yes
Assessment Language In English
Yes
Assessment Language In Welsh
No
Assessment Language In Irish
No
SSA
9.2 Crafts, Creative Arts and Design
Purpose
B. Prepare for further learning or training and/or develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Sub Purpose
B1. Prepare for further learning or training, B2. Develop knowledge and/or skills in a subject area
Total Credits
120
Min Credits at/above Level
120
Minimum Guided Learning Hours
720
Maximum Guided Learning Hours
720
Diploma Guided Learning Hours
720
Barring Classification Code
ZZZZ
Overall Grading Type
Pass/Merit/Distinction
Assessment Methods
Portfolio of Evidence
Exemptions
The EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design , the UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and the WJEC Level Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art, Design and Media) have similar qualification aims and contain similar unirs which could provide exemptions fo learners
Structure Requirements
A learner must achieve a minimum of 120 credits. 84 credits will come from the 5 units in Mandatory Group A. 36 credits will come from the optional units in om Group B. These 36 credits can all be achieved from units in Group B1. Learners can achieve a maximum of 12 credits from the Level 4 units in Group B2 in place of the corresponding Level 3 unit.
The awarding organisation states that this qualification is appropriate for use in the following age ranges.
Age Ranges
Pre-16 : No; 16-18 : Yes; 18+ : No; 19+ : Yes
Further information
This does not imply that eligibility for funding has been agreed for these age ranges.
For further information on the funding of 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DFE Section 96 website.
For further information on the funding of 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the SFA website.
For further information on funding in Wales, visit the DAQW website.
For further information on funding in Northern Ireland, visit the DELNI and DENI website.
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 the legal requirements around activities undertaken by learners of specific ages.
Compound Group
S
Label
S
Name
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media
Group Requirements
Minimum Credit Value
120
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
2
Maximum Subcomponents
2
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
A
Label
A
Name
Mandatory units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve 84 credits from this group.
Minimum Credit Value
84
Maximum Credit Value
84
Minimum Subcomponents
5
Maximum Subcomponents
5
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Information and Research in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/4196
Title
Information and Research in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
75
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Recording and Responding in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
A/601/4198
Title
Recording and Responding in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
75
Unit Credit Value
10
Linked Unit
Experimentation with Materials and Processes in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/4200
Title
Experimentation with Materials and Processes in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
80
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Personal Preparation for Progression in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
T/601/4202
Title
Personal Preparation for Progression in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
70
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Personal Confirmatory Study in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
D/601/4209
Title
Personal Confirmatory Study in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
240
Unit Credit Value
40
Compound Group
B
Label
B
Name
Optional units
Group Requirements
Learners must achieve a minimum of 36 credits from this group. All 36 credits may be achieved from the Level 3 Units in Group B1. Learners may achieve a maximum of 12 credits from one unit chosen from the Level 4 Units in Group B2. Units of the same title cannot be achieved at Level 3 and Level 4
Minimum Credit Value
36
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Pathway Reference
Unit Group
B1
Label
B1
Name
Level 3 Units
Group Requirements
Learners may complete all 3 units
Minimum Credit Value
24
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
Maximum Subcomponents
Mandatory Within Group
Yes
Linked Unit
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
J/601/4205
Title
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
R/601/4207
Title
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Media Development in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/601/4208
Title
Media Development in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 3
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Unit Group
B2
Label
B2
Name
Level 4 Units
Group Requirements
Learners may choose a maximum of one unit from this group
Minimum Credit Value
12
Maximum Credit Value
Minimum Subcomponents
1
Maximum Subcomponents
1
Mandatory Within Group
No
Linked Unit
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
H/601/4213
Title
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
K/601/4214
Title
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Linked Unit
Media Development in Art, Design and Media
Linked Reference Number
Not Set
Unit
Unit Reference Number
M/601/4215
Title
Media Development in Art, Design and Media
Organisation Name
ABC Awards
Unit Level
Level 4
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
12
Barred Units
Barred UnitUnit
DescriptionSource UnitTarget Units
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media (H/601/4213)Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media (J/601/4205)
Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media (J/601/4205)Information and Interpretation in Art, Design and Media (H/601/4213)
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media (K/601/4214)Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media (R/601/4207)
Media Development in Art, Design and Media (M/601/4215)Media Development in Art, Design and Media (Y/601/4208)
Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media (R/601/4207)Combined Experimental Studies in Art, Design and Media (K/601/4214)
Media Development in Art, Design and Media (Y/601/4208)Media Development in Art, Design and Media (M/601/4215)
Qualification Objectives
ObjectiveResponse
GCSEs priorised to measure school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
Other GCSEsNot Set
Other level 1, 2 and1/2 qualifications used to indicate learners' attainment on completion of compulsory schooling and included in measures of school and/or teacher performanceNot Set
GCEs and ASNot Set
Other level 3 qualifications designed to demonstrate eligibility for progression to higher education and/or used to measure school or college performanceNot Set
ESOL qualifications that are required for citizenshipNot Set
Qualifications that indicate an individual can undertake a specfic role in the workplace and that may be relied upon by employersNot Set
Qualifications that an individual is required by law to have gained in order to undertake a specific roleNot Set
Qualifications taken primarily for growth and enjoymentNot Set
Qualifications that are designed to meet the needs of a named employer or other organisationNot Set
Qualifications that are included within apprenticeships frameworks, including functional skillsNot Set
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