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GLH means guided learning hours. For comparison, a GCSE is 120 hours, and an A Level is 360 hours. Units are either externally-assessed (E) or internally-assessed (I). These qualifications are for students aged 16+.
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Certificate
180 GLH
QN: 601/7684/2
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Extended Certificate
360 GLH
QN: 601/7685/4
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Foundation Diploma
540 GLH
QN: 601/7686/6
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Diploma
720 GLH
QN: 601/7687/8
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Extended Diploma
1080 GLH
QN: 603/0302/5
Mandatory units
Optional units
None
Mandatory units
Optional units
(60 GLH needed)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
Optional units
None
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
Mandatory units
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Prepare to work in the performing arts sector Unit 01
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1MB
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Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 02
- 60 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1MB
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Influential performance practice Unit 03
- 60 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1008KB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Acting technique Unit 09
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 737KB
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Script writing Unit 11
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Theatre directing Unit 12
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 773KB
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Arts administration Unit 32
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 2MB
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Original performance Unit 33
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 699KB
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Dance technique Unit 13
- 120 GLH. assessment method I -
PDF 3MB
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Dance performance Unit 14
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 6MB
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Deliver dance and movement workshops Unit 17
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 559KB
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Music performance Unit 25
- 120 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 3MB
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Singing technique Unit 26
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Singing performance Unit 27
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 672KB
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Acting technique Unit 09
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 737KB
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 559KB
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Music performance Unit 25
- 120 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 3MB
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Singing technique Unit 26
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Singing performance Unit 27
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 672KB
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Acting technique Unit 09
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 737KB
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Dance technique Unit 13
- 120 GLH. assessment method I -
PDF 3MB
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Dance performance Unit 14
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 6MB
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 559KB
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 559KB
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Music performance Unit 25
- 120 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 3MB
Mandatory units
Pathway optional units
(see centre handbook)
Optional units
(see centre handbook)
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Acting technique Unit 09
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 737KB
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Dance technique Unit 13
- 120 GLH. assessment method I -
PDF 3MB
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Dance performance Unit 14
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 6MB
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Music performance Unit 25
- 120 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 3MB
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Singing technique Unit 26
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Singing performance Unit 27
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 672KB
All Level 3 units
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Prepare to work in the performing arts sector Unit 01
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1MB
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Proposal for a commissioning brief Unit 02
- 60 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1MB
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Influential performance practice Unit 03
- 60 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 1008KB
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Combined arts Unit 04
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Current issues in performing arts Unit 05
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Improvisation Unit 06
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 730KB
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Health and fitness for performance Unit 07
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Performing repertoire Unit 08
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Acting technique Unit 09
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 737KB
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Classical theatre performance Unit 10
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Script writing Unit 11
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Theatre directing Unit 12
- 60 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 773KB
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Dance technique Unit 13
- 120 GLH, assessment method -
PDF 3MB
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Dance performance Unit 14
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 6MB
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Dance choreography Unit 15
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 616KB
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Dance appreciation Unit 16
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Deliver dance and movement workshops Unit 17
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Production and stage management process Unit 18
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Stage lighting design and operation Unit 19
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 3MB
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Stage sound design and operation Unit 20
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Character design and realisation Unit 21
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Set design and realisation Unit 22
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 559KB
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Create music to perform Unit 23
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Instrumental music technique Unit 24
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Music performance Unit 25
- 120 GLH, assessment method - I
PDF 3MB
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Singing technique Unit 26
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 2MB
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Singing performance Unit 27
- 120 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 672KB
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Songwriting Unit 28
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 4MB
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Musicianship Unit 29
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 984KB
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Produce music using technology Unit 30
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 641KB
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Technical management Unit 31
- 60 GLH, assessment method I -
PDF 1MB
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Arts administration Unit 32
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 2MB
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Original performance Unit 33
- 120 GLH, assessment method E -
PDF 699KB