BTEC Tech Award in Performing Arts
at Braidwood School For The Deaf, Birmingham · school or sixth form
What the college says
The Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Performing Arts (Qualification Number: 603/0406/6), is for learners who want to acquire technical knowledge and technical skills through vocational contexts by studying acting, dance or musical theatre as part of their Key Stage 4 learning. The qualification recognises the value of learning skills, knowledge and vocational attributes to complement GCSEs. The qualification will broaden the learners experience and understanding of the varied progression options available to them.
What you need to get on
This course is being run in the academic year 2021-2023 but there is no guarantee that it will run in future years. Entry to the course will depend on the deaf student’s prior attainment.
How you are assessed
One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Braidwood Trust School for the Deaf
Bromford Road, Birmingham, B36 8AF
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Only place teaching it nearby
No other provider in the directory lists this exact qualification, so there is no like-for-like comparison to make. Similar courses in drama and dance are the next thing to look at.