Extended Certificate 

Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 & 2020 results)

Broad introduction studied as part of a programme of study including other courses, e.g. BTEC Nationals or A levels.

Emphasis on core knowledge and skills transferable across other sectors supporting progression to a range of higher education courses.

Foundation Diploma 

Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 & 2020 results)

Designed as a one-year full-time course or a full two-year programme when studied alongside further Level 3 qualifications.

Supports further progression to higher education and employment, possibly in the performing arts sector.

Diploma 

Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 & 2020 results)

Designed to be studied over two years alongside an additional Level 3 qualification.

Progression: higher education and employment, possibly in the performing arts sector.

Extended Diploma

Teaching from: September 2016
External assessment from: 2018
Performance tables (England): Applied General (2019 & 2020 results)

Designed to be studied over two years as the substantial qualification in a study programme.

Supports progression to a range of sector-related degrees that can lead to employment potentially in the performing arts sector.

Extended Certificate in Performance

Teaching from: September 2018
External assessment from: TBC
Performance tables (England): TBC

Specialist qualifications designed to provide post-16 learners with a technical introduction to their chosen field of study.

There are three Tech Level Extended Certificate qualifications to choose from:

• Acting
• Dance
• Musical Theatre