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Performing Arts

at Heanor Gate Spencer Academy, Heanor · school or sixth form

Level 3Vocational and tradeCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Acting - prepares students for the modern demands of the acting industry, enabling them to be flexible and hone their performance skills. Dance - prepares students for the demands and exhilaration of live dance performance. They will gain a strong foundation in dance techniques and an insight into the realities of life as a dancer. Music - options include creating music; mastering techniques as an instrumentalist; producing music using technology; singing or performance. Cambridge Technicals provide a strong base for progression to university, apprenticeships or work and are recognised for UCAS tariff points.

What you need to get on

GCSE / relevant practical experience in area of chosen pathway (Acting, Dance, Music)

How you are assessed

Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.

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

  • Heanor Gate Spencer Academy

    Kirkley Drive, Heanor, DE75 7RA

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Heanor

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