BTEC Nationals Creative Digital Media Production (2016)
Specification
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Creative Digital Media Production
Qualification number: 601/7467/5
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to provide post-16 learners with a technical introduction to their chosen field of study.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Digital Content Production
Qualification number: 603/1911/2
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Jul 2027;
Specialist qualifications designed to provide post-16 learners with a technical introduction to their chosen field of study.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Digital Film and Video Production
Qualification number: 603/1910/0
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to provide post-16 learners with a technical introduction to their chosen field of study.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Digital Games Production
Qualification number: 603/1912/4
Guided learning hours: 360
First teaching: September 2017
First external assessment: 2018
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 480
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;
Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications. Supports further progression in creative media education, to an Apprenticeship or entry level employment.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production
Qualification number: 601/7468/7
Guided learning hours: 510
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 670
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Aug 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Film and Television Production
Qualification number: 601/7470/5
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 950
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sound Production
Qualification number: 601/7474/2
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 950
Eligible for funding (England): n/a
Last registration: England - 31 Aug 2020; Northern Ireland- 31 Aug 2020; Wales - n/a;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Digital Games Design and Development
Qualification number: 601/7473/0
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Tech Levels (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 950
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Jul 2027;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Digital Publishing
Qualification number: 601/7472/9
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 945
Eligible for funding (England): n/a
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2021; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2021; Wales - n/a;
Specialist qualifications designed to be studied over two years alongside additional qualifications. Progression: employment or further study in the creative industries sector.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Film and Television Visual Effects
Qualification number: 601/7471/7
Guided learning hours: 720
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: n/a
Total qualification time: 950
Eligible for funding (England): n/a
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2021; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2021; Wales - n/a;
Designed to be studied over two years as the substantial qualification in a study programme. Supports progression to further study of related degree courses in higher education.
Qualification Summary
Title: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Creative Digital Media Production
Qualification number: 601/7469/9
Guided learning hours: 1080
First teaching: September 2016
First external assessment: 2017
Performance tables: Applied Generals (2024,2025,2026)
Total qualification time: 1420
Eligible for funding (England): Funding approval end date - 31/07/2027 (16-19; 19+ loan; 19-23 entitlement; )
Last registration: England - 31 Jul 2027; Northern Ireland- 31 Jul 2027; Wales - 31 Dec 2026;
Sarah Fearnley
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