Do CREST projects have a minimum or maximum word count?
There is no set maximum or minimum word limit for any CREST level so long as it has a clear structure and meets the CREST Awards criteria at the relevant level.
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How long does Silver/Gold assessment take?
Once you have paid your CREST fees and payment has been processed, Silver/Gold assessment can take between 2 and 6 weeks, depending if it is a busy time of year. Please note, if payments are sent without the project ID or invoice number as a ...
How are Silver projects assessed?
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The CREST guiding principles
The below principles are the overall ideas that govern how the CREST Awards work. They are different to the CREST criteria, although the criteria are based around these. Real-world context CREST projects and activities have a clear real-world ...