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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Music Performance

at South Craven School, Keighley · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

This fantastic course will give you the skills and knowledge to develop and enhance your musical understanding and practical ability. You will look into music industry practices and truly understand what it is like to be a part of the professional music world. This course gives you the opportunity to not only focus on yourself and the development of your musical skill but to also consider your introduction as a musician into the real music world. You will have the opportunity to enhance your musical ear and build an understanding of both solo and ensemble techniques and skills required to further yourself as a musician. You will have a chance to work alongside other musicians, working in a collaborative environment. This course will prepare you for progression into higher education, both vocationally and educationally. You will gain not only knowledge but skill and experience to allow you to flourish in higher education. This course will also allow you explore and advance your transferable skills applicable to a great variety of jobs and opportunities. CURRICULUM The units we will be looking at cover understanding and application of skills in the music industry, performance based tasks as well as enhancing and developing your musical ear, giving you the opportunity to continue your growth as a musician.

What you need to get on

To enter South Craven Sixth Form students need to have achieved Grade 9-4 at GCSE (A*-C), or Merits in other level 2 qualifications (e.g. BTEC, OCR Nationals), in at least 5 separate subjects including English Lit/English Language or Maths. This is considered to be the minimum entry requirement. Must include Grade 4 in GCSE Music OR Merit in BTEC Level 2 Music

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

  • South Craven School

    Holme Lane Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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