Craft Spirit Distillation | Schenectady County Community College

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Critical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningSpeakingMonitoring

Knowledge

DesignFine ArtsSales and MarketingEnglish LanguageCustomer and Personal Service

Abilities

OriginalityArm-Hand SteadinessFinger DexterityManual DexterityNear VisionFluency of IdeasVisualizationControl PrecisionMultilimb CoordinationOral Comprehension

Tasks

Select materials for use based on strength, color, texture, balance, weight, size, malleability and
Create functional or decorative objects by hand, using a variety of methods and materials.
Develop concepts or creative ideas for craft objects.

Technology

Computer aided design CAD softwareElectronic mail softwareWeb page creation and editing softwareAnalytical or scientific softwarePoint of sale POS software

Tools

Alcohol lampsAllen wrenchesAluminum silkscreening screensAngled paint brushesArtists' air brushesArtists' paint brushesArtists' palette knivesArtists' palettesBail shaping pliersBall millsBastard hand filesBead press machinesBead shaping moldsBelt sandersBench anvils

Work Values

AchievementIndependenceWorking ConditionsRecognitionSupportRelationships

Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

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Occupations matched to this program, with median wage, top wage, growth, and openings
SOC	Occupation	Method	Wage	Growth	Openings
Match confidence: medium27-1012.00	Craft Artists	title_inference	—	—	—

Program Pathways

Credentials this program stacks toward

No program pathways.

What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certificate)

Raw materials including clay, fiber, metal, or wood — evaluate and select independently based on strength, malleability, and aesthetic fit for a customer-facing craft commission.
Hand tools, power tools, and machinery — operate with reduced oversight to cut, shape, fit, and join materials efficiently in a production studio environment.
Original concepts for functional or decorative craft objects — develop through iterative sketching and prototyping within a personal or small-studio practice.
Multi-step finishing processes such as staining, glazing, or buffing — execute consistently across a batch of craft items to meet quality standards in a retail craft business.
Material and finish specifications — set for a recurring product line, balancing cost, durability, and visual appeal without requiring supervisor approval.
Product listings and promotional brochures — create and distribute using desktop publishing or graphics software to support sales at craft fairs or online marketplaces.
A small business social media or web presence — maintain using web page creation and editing software to showcase new work and attract repeat buyers.
Point-of-sale software — use to process transactions, track inventory, and generate basic sales reports at a studio shop or market event.
Feedback from buyers and gallery contacts — incorporate through active listening to refine craft designs and improve product appeal across a familiar range of items.
Work-in-progress quality — monitor against self-set benchmarks and adjust technique or materials mid-project to stay on schedule in a studio environment.

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

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Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

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Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

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Scholarships

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