BTEC Nationals Music Technology (2016 to 2018)
Find all the information and support you'll need to teach and study BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology.
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Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2018 to 2022 results)
Provides in-depth study for learners wishing to study music technology as their main focus.
When studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications supports progression to higher education and employment.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Extended Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2018 to 2022 results)
Designed to be studied over two years, providing in-depth study of this sector.
Supports progression to employment in a range of roles for example, music producer and mixing/mastering engineer.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Foundation Diploma
Teaching from: September 2017
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2019 to 2022)
A one year course for in depth study of music technology.
Supports progression to higher education and employment when combined with other Level 3 subjects.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Extended Certificate
Teaching from: September 2017
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2019 results)
An introduction to the study of music technology including Digital Music Production and Sound Engineering.
When studied alongside other Level 3 qualificaitons supports progression to an apprenticeship and employment.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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Certificate
Teaching from: September 2018 (provisional)
External assessment from: 2019 (provisional)
Performance tables (England): not included in performance tables
An introduction to study of music technology through Digital Audio Workstations (DAW).
When combined with other Level 3 qualifications supports progression to further or higher education and employment.
A Guide to External Assessment: this guide brings together details of support materials and key information for the sector to help prepare your learners for external assessment.
Don't forget you can continue teaching your BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Music Technology (2010) for courses starting in 2017.
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