T Level in Craft and Design (Ceramics) Level 3

Are you hands-on, creative, and excited by making things from scratch? The T Level in Craft and Design (Ceramics) is ideal for learners who want to turn their passion for clay, form, and surface into a future career.

This two-year course combines 80% practical learning in specialist ceramics studios with 20% industry placement, giving you real experience of how the ceramics and design world works. You’ll develop skills in throwing, hand-building, glazing, and decoration, while exploring both traditional craft techniques and contemporary design approaches.

Alongside making, you’ll learn how ideas move from concept to finished piece, building confidence, technical ability, and a strong portfolio. By the end of the course, you’ll be well prepared for higher education, apprenticeships, or employment in the creative industries. Perfect for aspiring ceramicists, designers, and makers ready to shape their creativity into a career.

Class format and activities

This full time course will be 3 to 4 days a week in college at the Noth Kensington Centre for Creative Industries, with the remainder of the week being allocated to independent study The qualification consists of 4 areas, classroom based work where you learn about the Creative Industries, an extended design project set by employers, workshop-based skills where you learn your chosen craft, and an extended work experience placement in the profession you have chosen to study.

Learning Outcomes

01: Understand the creative economy, and how to run a business in this sector.
02: Use practical workshop-based Ceramic making skills in our new professional facilities.
03: Develop practical ceramic-making skills through hands-on work in our new, professional-standard workshops.
04: Learn from professional ceramicists and designers, receiving personalised guidance to explore a range of creative career pathways.

Qualification Outcomes

T Level Technical Qualification in Craft and Design [EDEXCEL]
https://find-a-qualification.services.ofqual.gov.uk/qualifications/61040915

Course entry requirements

4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English or Maths

What you need to know before you enrol

This is a two-year, full-time course with a workload similar to studying three A Levels. You’ll be assessed through a combination of written exams (for core knowledge) and practical, project-based work (to demonstrate your craft and design skills).

To succeed, you’ll need to be committed to regular attendance, independent study, and meeting deadlines throughout the course.

What to bring to class

Appropriate tools and equipment will be provided. Materials for each lesson will be provided, and additional materials can be purchased from the college. It would be an advantage if you have your own computer at home for independent study.

What you can do next

You could progress onto higher education, an apprenticeship or an entry level position in industry.

T Level in Craft and Design (Ceramics) Level 3

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