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NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills
Ref:
500/9177/3
Sector:
Arts, Media and Publishing
Registration & certification fee:
£61.00
Level:
Level 1
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
150
Credit value:
15
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This qualification is approved in the 2017 & 2018 Key Stage 4 Performance Tables.
We have redeveloped the level 1 and 2 qualifications in this subject area into a combined Level 1/2 qualification for the 2020 performance tables to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of our centres as well as meeting the new DfE guidance. The new qualification has been renamed NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Performance Skills. This new qualification is approved for 2020 performance tables and is now available.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
The NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills is an ideal qualification for learners who wish to obtain underpinning knowledge of processes and principles of performance skills.
We have redeveloped the level 1 and 2 qualifications in this subject area into a combined Level 1/2 qualification for the 2020 performance tables to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of our centres as well as meeting the new DfE guidance. The new qualification has been renamed NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Performance Skills. This new qualification is approved for 2020 performance tables and is now available.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
The NCFE Level 1 Certificate in Performance Skills is an ideal qualification for learners who wish to obtain underpinning knowledge of processes and principles of performance skills.
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 442 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 429 KB)
Additional qualification information
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 104 KB)
Links to National Skills Standards (PDF | 85 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
Grading information
Grading structure (PDF | 32 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Preparing Performing Arts Work (H/502/3838)
Develop Performance Skills (R/600/9475)
Presenting Performing Arts Work (K/502/3839)
Optional units
Promoting a Performing Arts Event (A/502/3831)
Working in the Performing Arts (T/502/3830)
Exploring Design Skills for the Performing Arts (L/502/3834)
Exploring Technical Support for Stage Performance (Y/502/3836)
Introduction to the Performing Arts (D/502/3823)
Professional Development in the Performing Arts Industry (R/502/3902)
Working in the Performing Arts Industry (L/502/3901)
Starting to Develop Performance Skills (F/502/3829)
Taking Part in a Performance (A/502/3828)