NCFE Level 1 Technical Award in Music Technology
- Ref:
- 601/6777/4
- Sector:
- Arts, Media and Publishing
- Features:
- Learning Resources Available, Performance Points, V Cert
- Level
- Level 1
- Minimum entry age
- Pre-16
- GLH
- 144
- TQT
- 215
This qualification is aimed at 14-16 year olds with an interest in music production and recording; it's designed to sit alongside GCSEs in the Key Stage 4 curriculum. It is a vocational qualification equivalent to GCSE grades D-G.
Qualification Specification
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Summary of Changes
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Purpose Statement
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New Music Technology - Whats Changed
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Delivery Guide
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Factsheet
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DfE Performance Tables Quick Guide
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Shaping future qualifications
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V Certs Models explained
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V Cert Centre Support Guide
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V Certs Labour Market Intelligence Report
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Tips for Teachers careers guidance
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Fully Funded Courses List
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Blended Learning Resources
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Career Card Music Technology
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Technical Award External Assessment Results - Spring 2019
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Customer Support Guide
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Department for Education Performance Tables - Quick Guide
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Department for Education Performance Tables - Quick Guide
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External Assessment Timetable
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External Assessment Practice Paper (Written Mark Scheme)
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External Assessment Practice Paper (Practical)
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Internal Assessment Sample Tasks
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External Assessment Practice Paper (Written)
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Evidence and Grading Tracker
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External Assessment Written Paper Audio Samples
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Grading Calculator
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External Assessment Practical Paper Audio Samples
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Practical External Assessment 12-16 March 2018
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Written External Assessment 18-22 June 2018
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Practical External Assessment 18-22 June 2018
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Level 1/2 Music Technology Exam Results - 2017-18
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Audio Files 1
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Audio Files 2
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Chief Examiner Report - Practical Paper Spring 2019
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Practice Paper - Practical Spring 2019
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Mark Scheme - Practical Paper Spring 2019
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Mark Scheme - Written Paper Spring 2019
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Chief Examiner Report- Written Paper Spring 2019
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Practice Paper - Written Paper Spring 2019
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Audio Files - Written Paper Spring 2019
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Audio Files - Practical Paper Spring 2019
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Grading Structure
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Grading Guide
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Sample Portfolio Level 1 Merit - Summer 2019
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Audio Files - Sample Portfolio Level 1 Merit - Summer 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Practical Paper Summer 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Written Paper - Summer 2019
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Mark Scheme - Practical Paper Summer 2019
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Mark Scheme - Written Paper Summer 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Practical Paper Summer 2019
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Chief Examiner Report - Written Paper Summer 2019
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Sample Paper - Practical Summer 2019
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Sample Paper - Written Summer 2019
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Audio Files - Summer 2019 (1)
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Audio Files - Summer 2019 (2)
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Mark Scheme - Practical Spring 2020
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Mark Scheme - Written Spring 2020
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Chief Examiner Report - Practical Spring 2020
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Chief Examiner Report - Written Spring 2020
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Past Paper - Written Spring 2020
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Past Paper - Practical Spring 2020
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Audio Files - Written Spring 2020
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Audio Files - Practical Spring 2020
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Mandatory units
- Using a Digital Audio Workstation (T/507/4986)
- Creating Music (J/507/4989)
- Studio Recording (L/507/4993)
- Sound Creation (F/507/4991)
- Technical Award Music Technology - External Assessment Practical (TAMT/EXTA/P)
- Technical Award Music Technology - External Assessment Written (TAMT/EXTA/W)
