BTEC Nationals Music Technology (2016 to 2018)
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Diploma
Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2017
Performance tables (England): Tech Level (2018 and 2019 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.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
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 and 2019 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.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
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)
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.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
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.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
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): TBC
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.
Changes to external assessments from April 2018: Simpler guidance and clearer processes - find out more.
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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