EDEXCEL Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (QCF)
Qualification summary
The Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts with Acting, Dance and Musical Theatre pathways are designed as successors to the current Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals of the same titles. The revisions to the BTEC Nationals in Performing Arts allow for the opportunity to update the units and revise the content where appropriate.
Further information will be added to each of the units in terms of an Outline Learning Plan and also in relation to the delivery and assessment strategies. More detailed information in each of these sections will allow tutors to offer a more informed approach to the implementation of the individual units and therefore also to the complete qualification, whether it is the Level 3 BTEC Certificate, Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma and Extended Diploma.
The vocational context of the qualification is provided through the core units and additional optional units. The vocational nature of the qualification is underlined through links to the relevant Sector Skills Council (Creative and Cultural Skills).
Opportunities for developing Functional Skills have been signposted in units.
Qualification details
Accreditation start date:
Operational start date in centres:
For information on the approval of qualifications for funding in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, see the links to DCSF, DIUS, DCELLS, DELNI and DENI below.
When undertaking a qualification that does not appear on the governments' lists as eligible for funding for specific age ranges, users must be aware of legal requirements. Not all qualifications are suitable for all age ranges.
For further information on 14-19 qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DCSF
Section 96 website.
For further information on 19+ qualifications offered in England, please refer to the DIUS
Section 97 website.
For further information on Wales, visit the
DCELLS website.
For further information on Northern Ireland, visit the
DELNI and
DENI websites.
The Level 3 BTEC in Performing Arts qualifications offer progression opportunities in and to employment within the Performing Arts Sector. The qualification will also provide opportunities for progression to BTEC Higher Nationals, and other HE qualifications.
Actor/Actress
Agent/Manager
Arts Administrator
Cinema/Theatre Attendant
Circus Performer
Dance Teacher
Dancer
Entertainer
Singer
Stagehand
Theatre Director
TV/Radio Announcer/Presenter
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09 Arts, Media and Publishing
Aural Examination
Coursework
E-assessment
Multiple Choice Examination
Oral Examination
Portfolio of Evidence
Practical Demonstration / Assignment
Practical Examination
Task-based controlled assessment
Written Examination
The Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts consists of 3 mandatory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 120 credits and 720 guided learning hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.
This qualification provides pathways to the following endorsed titles:
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Acting)
Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre)
This structure allows the flexibility to import standard BTEC units (QCF) at Levels 2, 3 or 4 to meet local needs. This is limited to a total of 20 credits and can not be at the expense of the mandatory and mandatory specialist units in this qualification.