BTEC Firsts Music (2013) | Pearson qualifications

BTEC Firsts Music (2013)

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Here you’ll find support for teaching and studying BTEC Firsts in Music. Through a combination of practical experience and written assignments, these vocational qualifications provide level 2 learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding needed for a career in the sector.

Units offered include working collaboratively to plan the creation of a CD or online product, and learning how different organisations contribute to the music business.

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BTEC First Award in Music specification
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Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Award in Music
Qualification framework:
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Level:
Level 1/2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
120
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
170
Qualification number (QN):
600/6818/8
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2013
Last registration:
  • 31 December 2024
Final certification:
  • 31 December 2026

BTEC First Certificate in Music specification
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Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Certificate in Music
Qualification framework:
See the latest information on accountability measures
Level:
Level 1/2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
240
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
320
Qualification number (QN):
600/8640/3
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2013
Last registration:
  • 31 December 2024
Final certification:
  • 31 December 2026

BTEC First Extended Certificate in Music specification
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Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Music
Qualification framework:
See the latest information on accountability measures
Level:
Level 1/2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
360
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
490
Qualification number (QN):
601/0260/3
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2013
Last registration:
  • 31 December 2024
Final certification:
  • 31 December 2026

BTEC First Diploma in Music specification
Download PDF | 5.2 MB
Qualification type:
BTEC First
Qualification title:
Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 First Diploma in Music
Qualification framework:
See the latest information on accountability measures
Level:
Level 1/2
Accreditation status:
Accredited
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
480
Total Qualification Time (TQT):
650
Qualification number (QN):
601/0261/5
Eligible for funding in England for:
Pre-16 (EFA funding), 16-18 (EFA funding), 19+ Local flexibility (SFA funding)
Availability:
UK only
First teaching:
2013
Last registration:
  • 31 December 2024
Final certification:
  • 31 December 2026
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What will I learn?

BTEC Firsts in Music can help you take your first steps towards a career in the music industry. You’ll learn essential skills from performing and composing to producing, sound engineering and promoting a new track, album or concert.

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