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ABC Awards Qualifications Fees 2007 - 2008

Fees for the academic year 2008 - 2009 are now available, click on the link below for more details:

Fees for 2008-2009

Information regarding other applicable ABC Awards Fees
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Qualification Title Accreditation No Unit/Resit
£ 		Cost
£
       
Arts, Design & Creative Industries
Level 1 Certificate in Art, Design and Creative Studies
100/3703/2
N/A
40
Level 2 Certificate in Art, Design and Creative Studies
100/3704/4
N/A
45
Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Performance)
100/5712/2
N/A
85
Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Dance)
100/5830/8
N/A
85
Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Media Production)
100/5842/4
N/A
85
Level 2 Certificate in Carnival Skills
100/3123/6
13
52
Level 2 Certificate in Community Arts
100/3274/5
13
52

Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Make-Up Styling*
100/3648/9
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Image Styling For Performance*
100/3649/0
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Make-Up Techniques : Fashion Styling*
100/3635/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Hair Styling Techniques: Fashion Image*
100/3634/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Make-Up Techniques : TV & Film*
100/3633/7
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Historical Hair Styling Techniques*
100/3632/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Creative Hair Styling*
100/3641/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Time-Based Web Design+
100/4537/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Experimental Web Design+
100/4538/7

N/A

22.50
Level 3 Award in Data Management for Web Design+
100/4541/7
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Web Production Skills+
100/4542/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Planning and Developing Games Design+
100/4547/8
N/A

22.50
Level 3 Award in Desktop Publishing Skills+
100/4549/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Pixel-Based Image Manipulation+
100/4550/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Vector-Based Image Generation+
100/4551/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in 2D Design Software+
100/4552/1
N/A
40
Level 3 Award in Colour Theory and Practice#
100/4587/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Printmaking Skills#
100/4588/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Communication Drawing#
100/4595/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Design Visualisation#
100/4596/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Life Drawing#
100/4597/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Digital Illustration#
100/4598/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Illustration Skills#
100/4600/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Narrative Structures#
100/4601/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Certificate in Illustration#
100/4608/2
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Experimental Illustration#
100/4609/4
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Narrative Illustration#
100/4610/0
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Graphic Printmaking#
100/4613/6
N/A
55
Level 3 Award in CAD Skills for Interior Design>
100/4617/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Model Making and Presentation>
100/4616/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Merchandising Display and Presentation>
100/4619/7
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Fashion Display & Presentation>
100/4618/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in 3D Materials Exploration>
100/4620/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Digital Modelling for Architectural Environments>
100/4621/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in Prop Making>
100/4622/7
N/A
40
Level 3 Certificate in Interior Design Modelling and Visualising>
100/4623/9
N/A
55
Level 3 Diploma in Interior Design>
100/4624/0
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Display Design>
100/4625/2
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Flower Design>
100/4626/4
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Visual Thinking~
100/4668/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in 3D Visual Thinking~
100/4669/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Application of Visual Thinking~
100/4670/7
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Digital Typography~
100/4671/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Design and Layout Skills~
100/4672/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in Graphics Skills~
100/4674/4
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Publications Design~
100/4675/6
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Experimental Typography~
100/4676/8
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Advertising~
100/4677/X
N/A
40
Level 3 Certificate in Digital Graphics~
100/4678/1
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Typographic Design~
100/4679/3
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Information Design~
100/4680/X
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Advertising and Promotion~
100/4681/1
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Corporate Identity & Branding~
100/4685/9
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Applied Graphics Skills~
100/4683/5
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Magazine and Publishing Design~
100/4684/7
N/A
55
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Design~
100/4686/0
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Calligraphy Skills"
100/4702/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Letterpress Skills"
100/4703/7
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Experimental Letterpress"
100/4704/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Craft Bookbinding"
100/4705/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Designing Book Structures"
100/4706/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Bookbinding Conservation"
100/4707/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Creative Book Structures"
100/4711/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Diploma in Graphic Design
500/1324/5
N/A
80
       
Audio Visual
       
Level 3 Award in Multi-Media Software Skills+
100/4539/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Software Skills for 3D Modelling+
100/4543/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in 3D Digital Animation Techniques+
100/4544/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Multi-Media Asset Management+
100/4548/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in Experimental Digital Media+
100/4553/3
N/A
40
Level 3 Diploma in 3D Modelling and Animation+
100/4555/7
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Orgination+
100/4586/7
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Photographic Darkroom Skills#
100/4589/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Large Format Photography#
100/4593/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Photographic Colour Printing#
100/4590/9
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Street Fashion Photography#
100/4592/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Studio Photography Practice#
100/4594/6
N/A

22.50
Level 3 Award in Digital Photo-Imaging#
100/4599/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Photography Skills#
100/4602/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in Printmaking#
100/4603/3
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Reportage Portraiture#
100/4604/5
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Photography for Designers#
100/4607/0
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Animation Skills#
100/4605/7
N/A
40
Level 3 Certificate in Black and White Photography#
100/4606/9
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Studio and Location Photography#
100/4611/2
N/A
55
Level 3 Certificate in Experimental Printmaking#
100/4612/4
N/A
55
Level 3 Diploma in Animation#
500/3780/8
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Photography#
100/4615/X
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Writing Skills For Journalism^
100/4559/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Features Journalism Skills^
100/4662/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Photojournalism^
100/4663/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Copy Editing^
100/4664/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Teeline Shorthand for Journalists^
100/4665/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in in News Journalism^
100/4658/6
N/A
40
Level 3 Award in Copy Writing~
100/4673/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Radio Production Skills$
100/4688/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Single Camera Programme Making$
100/4689/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Talk Radio Broadcast Skills$
100/4692/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Digital Video Editing$
100/4693/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Sound Editing$
100/4694/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Double Award in Music Broadcast Skills$
100/4696/3
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Film and Television Screenwriting$
100/4697/5
N/A
40
Level 3 Double Award in Film and Video Production$
100/4699/9
N/A
40
Level 3 Certificate in Cinematography Skills$
100/4700/1
N/A
55
Level 3 Diploma in Sound Design and Music Technology$
100/4701/3
N/A
80
       
Building & Construction
       
Entry Certificate in Plastering (Entry 3)
100/4191/6
10
40
       
Business
       
Level 1 Certificate in Basic Book-keeping
100/1799/9
12
31
Level 2 Certificate in Computerised Book-keeping
100/1802/5
15
36
Level 1 Certificate in Computer Keyboarding
100/1798/7
10 re-sit
18
Level 1 Certificate in Word Processing (Administration)
100/1797/5
20 re-sit
20
Level 3 Award in Creative Arts Business Start-up
100/4710/4
N/A
22.50
Level 2 Award in Business Practices
100/5682/8
5/10 unit fee*
30
Level 2 Certificate in Business Practices*
100/5683/X
5/10 unit fee*
40
Level 2 Diploma in Business Practices
100/5684/1
5/10 unit fee*
80

* For individual endorsements see the ABC Awards Products and Services Guideand Published Specification

Further explanation of the Fee Structure for the Award, Certificates & Diploma in Business Practices is available here

  *£5 for each 30 GLH unit
£10 for each 60GLH unit 		 
       
Catering
       
Level 1 Certificate in Wired Sugar Flowers
500/1958/2
12
40
Level 2 Certificate in Wired Sugar Flowers
500/1960/0
12
45
Level 1 Certificate in Cake Decoration
500/1881/4
12
40
Level 2 Certificate in Cake Decoration
500/1880/2
12
45
Level 3 Certificate in Cake Decoration
500/1879/6
25
60
Level 1 Certificate in Hospitality and Catering Skills
100/2899/7
12
47
Level 2 Certificate in Pan-Asian Cookery
100/2986/2
15
55
Level 2 Certificate for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers
500/2109/6
12
52.50
Level 3 Diploma for Pastry Chefs and Patissiers
500/2111/4
12
60
Level 1 Award in Providing A Healthier School Meals
Service
100/5827/8
N/A
15
       
Fashion
       
Level 2 Certificate in Pattern Cutting
100/5148/X
25
47
Level 3 Certificate in Pattern Cutting
100/5149/1
25
50
Level 1 Certificate in Sewing and Textiles
100/1995/9
25
47
Level 2 Certificate in Sewing and Textiles
100/5395/5
25
50
Level 2 Certificate in International Fashion Studies
500/1802/4
12
45
Level 3 Diploma in Handcraft Tailoring*
100/3642/8
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Pattern Technology*
100/3646/5
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Garment Technology*
100/3647/7
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Accessories*
100/3645/3
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Footwear*
100/3644/1
N/A
80

Level 3 Diploma in Production Tailoring*
100/3643/X
N/A
80
Level 3 Award in Pattern Cutting and Construction Techniques : Handcraft Tailored Trousers*
100/3621/0
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Construction Techniques : Handcraft Tailored Jackets*
100/3622/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Pattern Cutting, Grading & Fitting : Production Tailored Jackets*
100/3623/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Construction Techniques : Production Tailored Jackets*
100/3624/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Pattern Development : Footwear*
100/3625/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award  in Creative Construction Processes : Footwear*
100/3626/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Pattern Development : Fashion Accessories*
100/3627/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Creative Construction Processes : Fashion Accessories*
100/3628/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Computer Aided Pattern Development*
100/3629/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Lay Planning & Grading for Pattern Production*
100/3630/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Sample Production Techniques : Clothing*
100/3631/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Introduction to Garment Technology*
100/3636/2
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Materials Technology for Fashion Production: Clothing*
100/3637/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Critical Path Management : Fashion Industry*
100/3638/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Introduction to Fashion Production : High Street Market*
100/3639/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Introduction to Quality Management : Ready to Wear Market*
100/3640/4
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Diploma in Apparel / Footwear Production
100/5676/2
15
80
Level 2 Certificate in Apparel, Footwear and Leather Production
500/1328/2
10
55
NVQ Level 2 in Manufacturing Sewn Products
500/1201/0
30 unit
85
NVQ Level 3 in Bespoke Cutting and Tailoring
500/3778/X
25 unit
100.00
       
Health & Social Care
       
Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Concepts
100/2452/9
16 re-sit only
35
Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills
100/5139/9
21 re-sit only
60
Level 4 Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling
100/5138/7
31 re-sit only
85
Candidates who have completed the Level 4 Diploma who wish to progress to the Advanced Diploma must complete a further two units  
55 (Price for 2 units)
N/A
Level 4 Advanced Diploma in the Theory and Practice of Counselling (Therapeutic Work)
100/5140/5
25
140
Level 3 Diploma in Reflexology
100/2798/1
30 re-sit
30 unit
70
Level 2 Certificate in Health and Safety in the Workplace
100/1994/7
10 re-sit
10 unit
35
Level 1 Certificate in Developing Personal Health and Fitness
100/3588/6
12
32
Level 2 Certificate in Developing Personal Health and Fitness
100/3589/8
12
35
Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to Youth Work (QCF)
500/2024/9
6

35
Level 1 Certificate in an Introduction to Youth Work
500/1731/7
6

35
Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work
100/5187/9
8
45
Level 3 Diploma in Youth Work
100/5188/0
8
65
NVQ Level 2 in Youth Work
100/3343/9
15
85
NVQ Level 3 in Youth Work
100/4518/1
15
95
Level 2 Award for School Choice Advisers
500/1665/9
N/A
30
       
Land Based/Environmental
       
Level 2 Certificate in Small Animal Care
100/2249/9
15
50
Level 3 Award in Small Animal Care
500/1007/4
25
52
Level 3 Certificate in Small Animal Care
500/1002/5
15
67.50
Level 2 Certificate for Animal Nursing Assistants
100/5191/0
15 re-sit
15 unit
80
Level 1 Certificate in Practical Environmental Studies
100/5658/0
12
45
Level 2 Certificate in Practical Environmental Studies
500/1429/8
12
55
Level 2 Certificate in Arboriculture (Theory)
100/5066/8
40
100
Level 3 Technician's Certificate in Arboriculture
100/5067/X
40
300 (150 management exercises only)
Level 6 Profesional Diploma in Arboriculture
100/6180/0
100
400 (300 management exercises only)
Level 2 Certificate in Sustainable Energy
100/6242/7
10
60
Level 2 Award in Converting Wind into Energy
500/3837/0
TBC
TBC
Level 2 Award in Converting Biomass in Fuel & Energy
500/3836/9
TBC
TBC
       
Modern Foreign Languages
       
Entry Award in Speaking & Listening (E2)
100/4944/0
5
8
Entry Award in Reading & Writing (E2)
100/4995/2
5
8
Entry Double Award in Practical Languages (E2)
100/4996/4
5
15
Entry Award in Speaking & Listening (E3)
100/4994/0
5
13.50
Entry Award in Reading & Writing (E3)
100/4995/2
5
13.50
Entry Double Award in Practical Languages (E3)
100/4996/4
5
26
Level 1 Award in Speaking & Listening
100/5000/0
5
re-sit 8
15.50
Level 1 Award in Reading & Writing
100/5001/2
5
re-sit 8
15.50
Level 1 Double Award in Practical Languages
100/5002/4
5
re-sit 8 per assessment
30
Level 2 Award in Speaking & Listening
100/5003/6
5
re-sit 8
15.50
Level 2 Award in Reading & Writing
100/5004/8
5
re-sit 8
15.50
Level 2 Double Award in Practical Languages
100/5005/X
5
re-sit 8 per assessment
30
Level 3 Award in Speaking & Listening
100/6306/7
5 unit
17.50
Level 3 Award in Reading & Writing
100/6305/5
5 unit
17.50
Level 3 Double Award in Practical Languages
100/6307/9
5 unit
34
       
Motor Vehicle/Welding
       
Level 1 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice
500/2548/X
12
40
Level 2 Certificate in Fabrication and Welding Practice
500/2176/X
15
 55
Level 3 Diploma in Fabrication and Welding Practice
500/2176/X
20
120
Level 4 Diploma for Supervisory Management in Fabrication and Welding Studies
100/5764/X
25
95
Level 1 Certificate in Motor Vehicle Studies
100/1912/1
10
47
Level 1 Diploma in Motor Vehicle Studies
100/1913/3
10
67
       
Preparation For Life
       
Entry Level Certificate in Life Skills (Entry 1)
100/2365/3
12
45
Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry 2)
100/2447/5
12
50
Entry Level Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry 3)
100/2447/5
12
50
Entry Level Certificate in ICT Skills for Life
100/6398/5
6
20
Entry Level Certificate in Adult Numeracy
100/6404/7
6
20
Entry Level Certificate in Adult Literacy
100/6417/5
6
20
       
Print
       
Level 3 Award in Understanding Printing Technology Processes%
100/4627/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Lithographic Print Processes%
100/4628/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Print Finishing and Paper Purchasing%
100/4629/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Print Production Workflow Management%
100/4631/8
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Print Specification and Production For Designers%
100/4632/X
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Screen Printing Skills%
100/4633/1
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Multi-Colour Lithographic Printing%
100/4630/6
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Print Buying%
100/4634/3
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Award in Screen Printing%
100/4635/5
N/A
22.50
Level 3 Certificate in Design Production Skills%
100/4636/7
N/A
55
Level 3 Diploma in Print Media%
100/4637/9
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Pre-Press%
100/4638/0
N/A
80
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Media%
100/4639/2
N/A
80
       
Retail
       
Level 2 Diploma in Fashion Retail
500/3213/5
10
50
Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail
100/5294/X
10
75
Level 3 Certificate in Visual Merchandising for Retail
500/1441/9
20
55
Level 2 Award in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Working Practices
500/2102/3
  
25
Level 2 Certificate in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Working Practices
500/2113/8
  
30
Level 2 Award in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Vocational Skills Development
500/3577/0
  
TBC
Level 3 Award in Distribution Services in the Textile Industry Professional Skills Development
500/3700/6
  
TBC
       
Other
       
Level 2 Certificate for Teaching Assistants
100/2896/1
7
42
Level 3 Certificate in Applied Christian Studies
100/1811/6
12
55
       

These qualifications appear within the specification for -

*Level 3 (Awards & Diplomas) in Fashion

+Level 3 (Awards/Double Awards/Certificate/Diplomas) in Digital Production

#Level 3 (Awards/Double Awards/Certificates/Diplomas) in Image Production

^Level 3 (Awards/Double Award/Diploma) in Publishing

>Level 3 (Awards/Double Award/Certificate/Diplomas) in 3D Design

"Level 3 (Awards) in Book Design Crafts

%Level 3 (Awards/Certificate/Diplomas) in Print Production

~Level 3 (Awards/Double Awards/Certificates/Diploma) in Graphic Design

$Level 3 (Awards/Double Awards/Certificate/Diploma) in Broadcast Media

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ABC Awards Qualifications in the Fashion Sector 2008/2009

Skillfast-UK, the Sector Skills Council for Fashion and Textiles, has been working in collaboration with its key Awarding Bodies on the review, reform and fast track of sector relevant qualifications onto the Qualifications Credit Framework. We acknowledge that it will take some time to complete this review and whilst that is planned Skillfast-UK has agreed to support the extension to the following ABC Awards qualifications until 31st July 2009.

Level 1 and 2 Sewing and Textiles
Level 2 and 3 Pattern Cutting
Level 2 Apparel, Footwear and Leather Production
Level 3 Apparel and Footwear
And the majority of the Level 3 Fashion PDAs

These extensions are in the QCA system at the moment and should be complete in the next two weeks. Article in full

Posted 3.4.08

Level 3 & Level 4 Diplomas in Foundation Studies in Art, Design & Media

ABC Awards is pleased to announce the accreditation of the new Level 3 and Level 4 Diplomas in Foundation Studies Art, Design & Media. LSC National Office has confirmed that they will fund both levels of these new qualifications and that funding will be available on the same basis as the former Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) qualification i.e. calculated on the basis of 645 Guided Learning Hours

Existing ABC centres wishing to transfer learners from the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (Art & Design) at no additional charge, to the new qualification should contact the ABC Reading office on 0118 378 2520.

Posted 27.3.08

Practice Exam Paper for L2 Small Animal Care

A Practice Exam Paper is now available for the Level 2 Small Animal Care Qualification, click on the link below to access it:

L2 Small animal Care Practice Paper

Posted 17.03.08

ABC Awards Fees for 2008 - 2009 are now available

ABC Awards is pleased to publish it's fees for 2008 -2009, to view the fees for the next academic year click on the link below:

Fees for 2008 - 2009

Posted 07.03.08

Level 1 and Level 2 Award and Level 2 Certificate in Creating Interiors

ABC Awards is in the process of developing qualifications in Creating Interiors; further details about these qualifications can be viewed at the links below:

Level 1 Award in Creating Interiors
Level 2 Award and Certificate in Creating Interiors

Posted 30.01.08

Re-accreditation/Extension of Existing ABC Awards Qualifications

ABC Awards is currently in the process of re-accrediting/extending a large percentage of it's qualifications. This process is already well underway and will continue throughout this academic year.

Read more about the Re-accreditation/Extension of Qualifications

Posted 23.01.08

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