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NCFE Level 1/2 Technical Award in Performance Skills
Ref:
603/2960/9
Sector:
Arts, Media and Publishing
Features:
Performance Points, V Cert
Registration & certification fee:
£0.00
Level:
Level 1/2
Minimum entry age:
Pre-16
GLH:
120
TQT:
157
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This qualification is now withdrawn and we are no longer able to take learner registrations. The support materials for this qualification will not be updated.
The current L1/2 Performance Skills V Cert will still carry performance points until 2023.
We understand that centres may be looking for alternatives. Our Performance Skills certificates will still be available at Level 1 and Level 2. These are a similar size to GCSEs and are internally assessed and externally quality assured. While they are appropriate for KS4 learners, these do not carry performance points.
Who is this qualification suitable for?
This qualification is suitable for learners aged pre-16 and above.
About this qualification
This qualification is designed for learners who want an introduction to performance that includes a vocational and project-based element. The qualification will appeal to learners who wish to pursue a career in the performance sector or progress onto further study.
External assessment timetable
Please see the external assessment timetable for a breakdown of the assessment dates for this qualification.
Internal assessment continued flexibilities
Please see the Internal Assessment Continued Flexibilities document for information on the flexibilities in place to support learners studying this qualification who may face some degree of disruption to their education.
Useful links
Regulations for conduct of synoptic project
Regulations for the conduct of external assessment
Qualification specific instructions for delivery (QSID)
Flexibilities for 2022-23 awarding
V Cert webinars
Support materials
Mandatory qualification information
Qualification specification (PDF | 1001 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 501 KB)
Additional qualification information
Qualification factsheet (PDF | 106 KB)
Purpose statement (PDF | 99 KB)
DfE performance table quick guide (PDF | 428 KB)
V Certs models explained (PDF | 180 KB)
Teaching/delivery guidance
Qualification mapping (PDF | 211 KB)
Grading information
Using UMS to calculate qualification grades (PDF | 126 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 97 KB)
Grading structure (PDF | 32 KB)
Support Handbook
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
NCFE have password protected the latest external assessment past-paper, mark scheme and chief examiner report. You are now able to use these as current and valid mock assessments. To access the documents, you will need a Portal login. If you do not have a Portal login please contact your Portal administrator.
Synoptic projects
Sample synoptic project brief (PDF | 431 KB)
Synoptic project December 2019 (PDF | 225 KB)
Sample internal synoptic project brief (PDF | 412 KB)
Synoptic project - declaration of authenticity (DOCX | 29 KB)
Synoptic project - assessor feedback to learner (DOCX | 30 KB)
Synoptic project - learner log (DOCX | 40 KB)
Synoptic project - record of learner observation (DOCX | 31 KB)
Assessment Pack - Spring 2024
Chief examiner report - spring 2024 (PDF | 125 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2024 (PDF | 934 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2024 (PDF | 400 KB)
Assessment Pack - Autumn 2023
Mark Scheme - Autumn 2023 (PDF | 263 KB)
External Assessment Past Paper Autumn 2023 (PDF | 895 KB)
Chief Examiner Report Autumn 2023 (PDF | 177 KB)
Assessment pack - spring 2023
Chief Examiner Report - spring 2023 (PDF | 135 KB)
External assessment past paper - spring 2023 (PDF | 2389 KB)
Mark Scheme - spring 2023 (PDF | 319 KB)
Assessment pack - autumn 2022
External assessment past paper - autumn 2022 (PDF | 3208 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2022 (PDF | 450 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2022 (PDF | 182 KB)
Assessment pack - summer 2022
External assessment past paper - summer 2022 (PDF | 899 KB)
Mark scheme - summer 2022 (PDF | 481 KB)
Chief examiner report - summer 2022 (PDF | 143 KB)
Assessment pack - spring 2022
External assessment past paper - spring 2022 (PDF | 541 KB)
Mark scheme - spring 2022 (PDF | 326 KB)
Chief examiner report - spring 2022 (PDF | 142 KB)
Assessment pack - autumn 2021
External assessment past paper - autumn 2021 (PDF | 359 KB)
Mark scheme - autumn 2021 (PDF | 376 KB)
Chief examiner report - autumn 2021 (PDF | 359 KB)
External assessment - practice papers
External assessment sample paper (PDF | 496 KB)
Sample mark scheme (PDF | 451 KB)
Supplementary answer booklet
Supplementary Answer Booklet (PDF | 140 KB)
Unit breakdown
Mandatory units
Working in the Performance Industry (A/616/8958)
Planning and Performing (F/616/8959)