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Level 1 Introductory Award in Music Technology
Level 1 Award in Music Technology
Level 1 Certificate in Music Technology
Introductory Award: 501/1183/8 Award: 501/1133/4 Certificate: 501/1234/X
Level 2 Award in Music Technology
Level 2 Certificate in Music Technology
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music Technology
Award: 501/1177/2 Certificate: 501/1216/8 Extended Certificate: 501/1226/0
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning Aim
Reference:
Introductory Award: 501/1183/8
Award: 501/1133/4
Certificate: 501/1234/X
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
Introductory Award: 30
Award: 90
Certificate: 150
Credit value:
Introductory Award: 3
Award: 9
Certificate: 15
Fee per learner:
Introductory Award: £23
Award: £40
Certificate: £50
Minimum entry age:
Performance measures:
Level 1 Certificate in Music
Technology
equivalent to one GCSE
in the 2015 and 2016 tables
pre-16
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2016
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2017
The Certificate in Music Technology
features on the list of DfE approved
Technical Awards and will be recognised
as being equivalent to one GCSE in the
2015 and 2016 KS4 Performance Tables.
Qualification Aim
These qualifications provide an
introduction to music technology and
the recording process. They provide
a structure and opportunity for
learners to produce a final recording
using basic music technology skills to
develop creative skills.
These qualifications share common
units so that learners can progress
within the suite by developing
further skills and knowledge.
Qualification Structure
These qualifications consists of 3
core units and 15 additional units.
Level 1 Introductory Award in
Music Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
one core unit.
Level 1 Award in Music Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
one core unit and at least 3 optional
units.
Level 1 Certificate in Music
Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
one core unit and at least 6 optional
units.
Learners may wish to complete
additional units to gain extra
credits and to facilitate progression;
however, these units won’t
contribute towards the overall
credit value of the qualification.
Units
Core
• Unit 01 Assist with recording studio
operations
• Unit 02 Using multi-track loop
sequencing software
• Unit 03 DJ skills
Optional
• Unit 04 MC skills
• Unit 05 Sound effects in music
production
• Unit 06 Sound and music
technology
• Unit 07 Audio effects processors in
music production
• Unit 08 Live sound mixing skills
• Unit 09 Multi-track mixing skills
• Unit 10 Microphones in music
production
• Unit 11 Use audio editing software
• Unit 12 Public address systems
• Unit 13 Multi-track audio recording
• Unit 14 Location recording
• Unit 15 Employment opportunities
in music production
• Unit 16 Job application skills
• Unit 17 Job search skills
• Unit 18 Presenting yourself
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
Optional
• Candidate Learning Log
• Purpose Statement (Award and
Certificate)
Facts and Figures
Qualification no/Learning Aim
Reference:
Award: 501/1177/2
Certificate: 501/1216/8
Extended Certificate: 501/1226/0
Guided Learning Hours (GLH):
Award: 30
Certificate: 100
Extended Certificate: 160
Credit value:
Award: 4
Certificate: 13
Extended Certificate: 21
Fee per learner:
Award: £25
Certificate: £53
Extended Certificate: £66
Minimum entry age:
pre-16
Qualification
review date: 31/12/2018
Qualification certification
end date: 31/12/2020
Qualification Aim
These qualifications are suitable
for any learners interested in music
and the music industry who wish
to develop and practise skills using
a variety of sound equipment and
software.
These qualifications share common
units so that learners can progress
within the suite by developing
further skills and knowledge.
Qualification Structure
This qualification consists of 2 core
units and 14 additional units.
Level 2 Award in Music Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
one core unit.
Level 2 Certificate in Music
Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
both core units and 2 optional units.
Level 2 Extended Certificate in
Music Technology
To be awarded this qualification,
learners must successfully complete
both core units and 4 optional units.
Learners may wish to complete
additional units to gain extra
credits and to facilitate progression;
however, these units won’t
contribute towards the overall
credit value of the qualification.
Units
Core
• Unit 01 Set up and operate audio/
MIDI sequencing software
• Unit 02 Create music using audio/
MIDI sequencing software
Optional
• Unit 03 Multi-track audio recording
• Unit 04 Use multi-track sound
mixing techniques
• Unit 05 Using DJ Skills
• Unit 06 Dance music production
• Unit 07 Audio editing
• Unit 08 Sound and music
production
• Unit 09 Sound effects techniques
for music production
• Unit 10 Microphone use in music
production
• Unit 11 Location recording
• Unit 12 Assist with preparing
and using stage sound systems
and effects
• Unit 13 Prepare for employment in
music production and technology
• Unit 14 Job application skills
• Unit 15 Job search skills
• Unit 16 Presenting yourself
Assessment
Internally assessed and externally
moderated portfolio.
Support Materials
Mandatory
• Qualification Specification
Optional
• Candidate Learning Log
• Purpose Statement (Extended
Certificate only)
Suitability
These qualifications are suitable for:
• Induction and enrichment
ARTS, MEDIA
& PUBLISHING
Suitability
These qualifications are suitable for:
• Foundation learning programme
• Induction and enrichment
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