LAMDA Level 3 Certificate in Communication (QCF)
Qualification summary
Purpose of the Qualification
LAMDA examinations in Communication are designed to develop the skills necessary for effective oral communication.
Learners who prepare themselves appropriately will develop:
1. Interpretative skills
2. Technical skills
3. Knowledge appropriate to the chosen option.
Performance:
Learners will be able to integrate consciously their knowledge, understanding and skills in a secure and sustained communication performance which demonstrates a mature understanding of the material. They will demonstrate confidence, a sense of ownership, and self-awareness, resulting in a discriminating and sensitive personal interpretation which conveys complexity and range of meaning and an appreciation of style. Presentation will be grounded in thorough and relevant preparation and will demonstrate authority and control.
Repertoire:
These features will be demonstrated through material drawn from significant authors, past and present, from the field of world literature. It will be selected in line with some acknowledged principles, for example coverage of different genres and styles, or coherence/contrast of theme, setting, character, mood. Overall length and demand will be sufficient to enable variety and range of presentation to be demonstrated and sustained. Content will be concerned with subjects of substance which include some depth of thought, enabling the learner to engage with complex emotions and universal themes. It will require analysis and reflection in the preparation, and present challenging technical requirements in terms of vocal range. The choice of language and syntax will demand considerable inferential understanding and thoughtful interpretation to reflect subtleties of meaning.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
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DELNI and
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The specification for Graded Examinations in Communication is divided into four distinct levels in line with the Qualifications and Credit Framework and is designed to provide pathways into a range of higher level certificates and diplomas which may offer a further vocational or professional progression route. These examinations are designed on a model of ‘progressive mastery’. Each grade is self-contained but builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding acquired at previous grades as well as applying practical skills in the context of a progressively complex repertoire.
Structure and Pathways:
Entry Level 3: Entry
Level 1: Grades 1, 2, 3
Level 2: Grades 4, 5
Level 3: Grade 6: Bronze Medal, Grade 7: Silver Medal, Grade 8: Gold Medal
Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grades Entry – 8)
Reading for Performance (Grades Entry – 8)
Using Spoken English (Grades Entry – 5)
Speaking in Public (Grades 6 -8)
Within each grade there are a range of options or pathways which may be taken individually or combined for breadth.
Learning outcomes and assessment criteria are set by grade and by option/pathways. Repertoire increases by linguistic and technical difficulty as the grades progress. The knowledge required increases in technical difficulty (breadth and depth) as the grades progress.
No specific job occupation
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Oral Examination
Practical Examination
This is a single-unit qualification. There are 3 Grades, 6, 7 and 8 of 14, 18 and 24 credits each - candidates must choose one unit.
Grade Learning Hours Credits
Grade 6 140 hours 14
Grade 7 180 hours 18
Grade 8 240 hours 24
The following endorsed titles are achievable under this qualification accreditation number: LAMDA Level 2 Graded Examination in Communication.
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 6); Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 6); Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 6); Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 7); Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 7); Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 7); Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 8); Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 8); Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 8)
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Structure
Candidates must achieve the minimum credit from any one of the optional groups B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I and J.
Credit Value required: Minimum 14.
Sub-components required: Minimum 1.
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B -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 6)
Candidates must achieve 14 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 14.
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C -
Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 6)
Candidates must achieve 14 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 14.
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D -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 6)
Candidates must achieve 14 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 14.
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E -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 7)
Candidates must achieve 18 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 18.
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F -
Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 7)
Candidates must achieve 18 credits fron this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 18.
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G -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 7)
Candidates must achieve 18 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 18.
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H -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking Verse and Prose (Grade 8)
Candidates must achieve 24 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 24.
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I -
Graded Examination in Communication: Reading for Performance (Grade 8)
Candidates must achieve 24 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 24.
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J -
Graded Examination in Communication: Speaking in Public (Grade 8)
Candidates must achieve 24 credits from this group.
This group represents a pathway.
Credit Value required: Minimum 24.