EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production
Qualification summary
The BTEC Nationals in Media Production have been developed in the media sector to focus on:
• providing vocationally related education and training for those who are intending to work or who already work in the media industries
• providing opportunities for learners to achieve a nationally recognised Level 3 vocationally specific qualification either to enter employment in the media sector or to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National in Media
• providing opportunities for learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the media industries in an applied learning context
• giving learners the opportunity to develop a range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production have been developed:
• to give centres maximum flexibility in constructing a programme of learning relevant to their learners’ needs and to enable them to make full use of the skills, knowledge and experience of their staff
• to give learners the opportunity to gain an understanding of employment opportunities, job requirements, and working practices in the media industry
• to enable learners to start building the technical skills and knowledge relevant to a sector (or sectors) of the media industry
• to provide a qualification which will enable progression to further study, training, or employment
• to enable learners to make informed choices with regard to a career in the media industry
• to develop media technology skills that may be applicable in other work situations.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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DELNI and
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A BTEC National Award in Media Production will provide those who successfully complete it with a qualification which, in combination with other Level 3 qualifications, will enable them to progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as the Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Media, or a media production degree, and with the fundamental skills, knowledge and understanding to enter employment in the Media sector in a junior or trainee position.
Advertising Creative/Copywriter/Director
Audio-visual Technician
Broadcast Journalist
Computer Games Designer
Internet/Web Professional
Media Researcher
Print Production Planner
Radio Producer
Sound Engineer (Recording Industry)
TV/Film Camera Operator
TV/Film Director
TV/Film Editor
TV/Film Floor Manager
TV/Film Producer
TV/Film Production Assistant
TV/Film Runner
TV/Radio Announcer/Presenter
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
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09.3
Media and Communication
Assessment decisions are subject to external verification through the National Standards Sampling process.
Assessment is through individual units; there is no holistic assessment for this qualification.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Television and Film) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Television and Film) list.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Radio) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Radio) list.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Sound Recording) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Sound Recording) list.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Print-Based Media) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Print and Publishing) list.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Interactive Media) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Interactive Media) list.
In order to achieve an Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Award in Media Production (Games Development) candidates must complete the two core units, the specialist mandatory unit, and three other specialist units from the Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Media Production (Games Development) list.
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GD -
National Award in in Media Production - (Games Development)
Pathway for National Award in Media Production
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IM -
National Award in Media Production - (Interactive Media)
Pathway for National Award in Media Production
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PP -
National Award in Media Production - (Print-Based Media)
Pathway for National Award in Media Production
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R -
National Award in Media Production - (Radio)
Pathway for National Award in Media Production
This group represents a pathway.
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SR -
National Award in Media Production - (Sound Recording)
Pathway for National Award in Media Production
This group represents a pathway.
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TF -
National Award in Media Production - (Television & Film)
Pathway for the National Award in Media Production
This group represents a pathway.