Purpose
To equip learners with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to design, produce, and market high-quality handmade products, using sustainable materials and methods, with a focus on both traditional and contemporary craft techniques.
Target Audience
- Aspiring crafters and artisans
- Hobbyists wanting to turn skills into income
- Creative entrepreneurs or small-scale manufacturers
Key Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the principles of craft production
- Select and use suitable materials and tools
- Apply various techniques for different types of crafts (e.g., textile, wood, ceramics, leather, beadwork)
- Develop and test product ideas
- Ensure quality control in handmade production
- Plan small-batch or custom production
- Package and present craft products for the market
- Understand the basics of costing, pricing, and small business management
Course Features
- Lectures 2
- Quiz 0
- Duration 470 hours
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 4
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Yes
- 1 Section
- 2 Lessons
- 470 Hours
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- Unit Standards11512 Identify and prepare materials, tools and equipment for craft production: 15 credits 115131 Make marketable craft product: 10 credits 115134 Produce sequences of the same craft product: 12 credits 115136 Review and finish craft products for market: 10 credits Total Credits 472
