BTEC Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 1 Introductory Performing Arts (L1)

Here you'll find support for teaching and studying our BTEC Level 1 qualifications in Performing Arts. These qualifications have been designed to reflect the skills, knowledge and understanding that are required in the modern performing arts industry.
The Diploma in Performing Arts (Level 1) qualification has expired on 31 December, 2020. The Certificate in Performing Arts (Level 1) qualification is due to expire on 30 June, 2021 and the Award in Performing Arts (Level 1) qualification is due to expire on 31 August, 2021. After these dates no more registrations will be accepted. An alternative replacement qualification for these can be found here: Performing Arts (L1 Introductory)
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Specification
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Performing Arts
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 60
- Credits:
- 7
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 70
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6605/5
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Performing Arts
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 90
- Credits:
- 13
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 130
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6606/7
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Thu Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2020 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
- Qualification title:
- Pearson BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Performing Arts
- Level:
- Level 1
- Accreditation status:
- Accredited
- Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
- 270
- Credits:
- 37
- Total Qualification Time (TQT):
- 370
- Qualification number (QN):
- 500/6669/9
- Eligible for funding in England for:
-
Pre-16 (EFA funding),
16-18 (EFA funding)
- Availability:
- UK and international
- First teaching:
- 2009
- Review date:
-
- Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 UTC 2019 ? This is the date by which we must have decided to extend, withdraw or replace a qualification.
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