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BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts

at Ormiston Forge Academy, Cradley Heath · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma2 yearsFull time

What the college says

Students complete 8 units over two years. Year 1 Unit 1: Investigating practitioners work - Externally assessed Unit 2: Developing skills and techniques for live performance - Internally assessed Unit 3: Group performance workshop - Externally assessed Unit 23: Singing techniques for Performers - Internally Assessed Year 2 Unit 4: Performing Arts in the community - Internally Assessed Unit 6 Final Live performance for an Audience - Internally Assessed Unit 20: Developing the Voice for Performance - Internally Assessed Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission - Externally Assessed.

What you need to get on

Students should have studied either GCSE or BTEC Drama or Performing Arts achieving either a Pass or grade 4. Students may need to audition to be accepted onto the course depending on prior experience and qualifications.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Ormiston Forge Academy

    Wrights LAne, Cradley Heath, B64 6QU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Cradley Heath

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